Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Southern Counties

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Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition. Orange County programs may differ.

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

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Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition. San Diego programs may differ.

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

Description

Additional Details:

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition. Orange County programs may differ.

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

Description

Additional Details:

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition:

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

Description

Additional Details:

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition. San Diego programs may differ. 

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

Per California Assembly Bill 506, this position requires Mandated Reporter training.

Description

Additional Details:

Here are SOSC’s sports seasons that currently offer Unified Sports competition:

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS: CPR & First Aid Certified. Experience in heat related issues and seizures

 Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Help capture the excitement of the Bowling Championship! As a Social Media Assistant Volunteer, you'll snap photos, record videos, and help showcase amazing athlete moments, celebrations, and event highlights for social media.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Why Volunteer? Gain hands-on social media experience, build your portfolio, and help share the inspiring stories of our athletes while having fun at the championship!

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your Day!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your Day!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

We could not do this without you!!!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

 Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

 Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*This role will require you to be CLASS A Cleared to include a background check due to handling transactions of sales*

 Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

We deeply appreciate your service today and hope you had a memorable experience with our athletes. We look forward to seeing you again next year and hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

We could not do this without you!!!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist with event break-down and clean up!

Volunteers will help break-down a variety of activations and check-in areas.

Must be comfortable standing/walking for the duration of your shift and may possibly get wet. 

Assist with registered participants and providing next steps, opportunity drawing, and financial processing. Pass out participant t-shirts, flames, and any other participant materials. Must be comfortable speaking with participants in a friendly manner.

Due to the nature of this volunteer role, registered volunteers will require a higher clearance through Special Olympics Southern California. Once officially registered, an SOSC representative will provide further instructions on completing this clearance. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

 Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Remember to cheer the athletes on during the competition, no matter the results, and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!   

 Volunteer Responsibilities:

Must be Class A cleared as this position will be handling cash or credit cards. Help set up raffle area and keep area presentable as need. Encourage guests to participate in the raffle. Instruct guests to fill out their name and number on tickets. All additional funds raised through the raffle go to SOSC programming! Once raffle closes and tickets are pulled, call/text winners to claim their item if they are still at the venue. Guests do not need to be present to win but are encouraged to stick around to claim their prize day of.

THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Volunteer Responsibilities: Assist with breaking down event, including but not limited to putting away tables and chairs, cleaning up trash, taking down signage and tents, loading up trucks etc. Your help makes event clean up go faster and ensures the venue is clean!
HANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Warmly greet our event attendees and participants. You are the first face that our guests will see! Guide attendees to the venue and/or support guest questions and flow. THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Volunteer Responsibilities: Warmly greet our event attendees and participants. You are the first face that our guests will see! Guide attendees to the venue and/or support guest questions and flow. THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Provides care and aid as needed to participants/attendees.

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Volunteer Responsibilities:

Work in the merchandise booth: Help set-up, sell, and break-down. Supports the sales of SOSC Swag / merchandise through cash and card transactions.*Due to handling currency, you will need to be Class A cleared, which includes a background check.THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Capture the excitement of Plane Pull! Photograph teams/participants as they are pulling the plane, attendees throughout the venue, venue pictures, etc. **Must have your own camera.

We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

THANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

HANK YOU!! We could not do this without your help and support of Special Olympics Southern California!

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MUST HAVE OWN PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT. Ideal to have equipment suited for action photography in various lighting situations, including low-light areas. 

This shift takes place at the Promenade Mall.

This shift takes place in Old Town Temecula. (This shift will either be at the Parking Lot by the Roadway Inn Or it might be changed to Baileys. TBD)

This shift takes place at the Post Office

Due to the nature of this volunteer role, registered volunteers will require a higher clearance through Special Olympics Southern California. Once officially registered, an SOSC representative will provide further instructions on completing this clearance. 

This shift takes place at the Mall in the middle of the Vendor Fair (near the movie theater).

Due to the nature of this volunteer role, registered volunteers will require a higher clearance through Special Olympics Southern California. Once officially registered, an SOSC representative will provide further instructions on completing this clearance. 

This shift takes place at Pechanga Resort.

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteer role.

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps. 

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteer role.

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps.

Per California Assembly Bill 506, this position requires Mandated Reporter training.

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred.

Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role. After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for Coaches in the following locations across multiple sports:

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps. 

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to complete the required qualifications.

After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteer role.

Key Responsibilities

Position Description Here 

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps.

Intern Description: UCS & SO College Internship

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Unified Champion Schools is an inclusive school-based strategy designed to bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in activities in three core areas:  sport and fitness, youth leadership, and campus engagement. This strategy aims to develop leadership and advocacy skills for all students in the K-12 school community and throughout college and university campuses in SOSC’s footprint. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual has a passion for inclusion and wants to make a difference within their campus and surrounding communities. They have a drive for connecting people to each other through encouragement, inclusion, and acceptance. They will leave with an increased understanding of the inclusive school programming listed above, the important role of a college within the SOSC community, as well as experience working with a large nonprofit organization.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) internship is open to current college students or recent graduates majoring in a variety of fields. The UCS internship may count toward course credits.

Some characteristics we are looking for in an intern and that will make them successful in this position:

TRAINING & SUPPORT

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

APPLY

To apply, please send resume or cover letter to Darlene Partida, Administrator at dpartida@sosc.org

Local Program Coordinators manage the oversight of the program, including recruitment of athletes and coaches, coordination of practices and competitions, and administrative tasks.

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a volunteering role.

Key Responsibilities

After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role.

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps. 

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role.

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps. 

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role.

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Fundraising Ambassadors play a vital role in spreading awareness of SOSC’s mission by engaging with the public at fundraising events, presentations, and outreach opportunities. Their efforts directly support fundraising and awareness opportunities while building broader community support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Represent SOSC at fundraising events, community gatherings, and lunch & learn sessions

·         Distribute informational materials and answer questions about SOSC programs, fundraising opportunities, and athlete involvement

·         Manage funds and pledge forms at fundraising events, such as Tip-A-Cop events

·         Assist in identifying and encouraging prospective volunteers, event participants, and athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) to join SOSC programs

·         Collaborate with SOSC staff to tailor messaging based on the event audience

·         Report on outreach efforts, fundraising, and engagement results post-event

TRAINING & SUPPORT

·         Training provided by SOSC staff or regional volunteer coordinator

·         Ongoing support and updated messaging guidance for events

·         Access to SOSC marketing materials, banners, brochures, and giveaways

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

·         Flexible volunteer commitment: events occur on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends

·         Events may take place at restaurants, law enforcement offices, community centers, businesses, or public events across Southern California

·         Volunteers may choose events based on availability and interest

·         Attend minimum of 6 event per calendar year

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

·         Minimum age of 18.

·         Comfortable speaking to individuals and groups in a friendly, engaging manner

·         Passion for promoting inclusion and the mission of SOSC

·         Access to transportation to and from event sites

·         Capacity to carry 30lbs

·         General understanding of SOSC programs & Events (Training Provided)

VOLUNTEER PERKS

·         Make a measurable impact by expanding awareness and growing the SOSC community

·         Resume Building: develop public speaking, outreach, and communication skills

·         Meet people passionate about inclusion and disability advocacy

·         Be part of a movement that creates joy and empowerment through sports

Special Olympics Southern California’s (SOSC) vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries. Through the power of sports, our athletes discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success - on the playing field and in life.  Check out our website for more information related to SOSC- sosc.org  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assist with social media related to events. 

Create personal interest stories to share on social media. 

Meet with athletes, families and volunteers to capture their journeys and their “why.” 

Develop flyers and posters for events. 

Sharing SOSC posts to community accounts.  

TRAINING & SUPPORT 

Training in social media guidelines and policies 

Training on creating social media posts 

Orientation of SOSC history and protocols 

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE 

This volunteer opportunity is year-round with a minimum of 6-month commitment. Attendance at local sports competitions and fundraising events is encouraged.  

1- 2 hours/week at remotely 

Must have a personal Facebook page 

- Must have working knowledge of Facebook and Instagram 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS 

Strong organizational skills with superb customer service skills 

High proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook plus ability to learn new programs 

Event planning experience is preferred, but not required 

Must complete a volunteer application, required training, and background check 

 BENEFITS 

Direct impact on the SOSC athletes! 

Building a strong team to work together to achieve our vision of acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports 

Gain experience with user generated content, content creation, grassroots marketing, large and small events, various campaigns, and corporate sponsorships. 

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is dedicated to creating opportunities for our athletes to find strength, success, confidence, and joy on and off the playing field. Making each competition meaningful to the athletes and to their families is important.

Volunteer Ambassadors play a vital role in spreading awareness of SOSC’s mission by engaging with the public at community events, presentations, and outreach opportunities. Their efforts directly support the recruitment of volunteers and participants while building broader community support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Represent SOSC at tabling events, community gatherings, and lunch & learn sessions

·        Distribute informational materials and answer questions about SOSC programs, volunteer opportunities, and athlete involvement

·        Share stories about the impact of SOSC to inspire volunteer sign-ups and community support

·        Assist in identifying and encouraging prospective volunteers, businesses, and athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) to join SOSC programs

·        Collaborate with SOSC staff to tailor messaging based on the event audience

·        Report on outreach efforts and engagement results post-event

TRAINING & SUPPORT

·        Training provided by SOSC staff 

·        Ongoing support and updated messaging guidance for events

·        Access to SOSC marketing materials, banners, brochures, and giveaways

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE

·        Flexible volunteer commitment: events occur on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends

·        Events may take place at schools, community centers, businesses, or public festivals across SOSC

·        Volunteers may choose events based on availability and interest

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

·        Minimum age 18 years old or older.

·        Comfortable speaking to individuals and groups in a friendly, engaging manner

·        Passion for promoting inclusion and the mission of SOSC

·        Access to transportation to and from event sites

BENEFITS

·        Make a measurable impact by expanding awareness and growing the SOSC community

·        Develop public speaking, outreach, and communication skills

·        Meet people passionate about inclusion and disability advocacy

·        Be part of a movement that creates joy and empowerment through sports

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps.

Per California Assembly Bill 506, this position requires Mandated Reporter training.

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role. After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps. 

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role. After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role. After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role. After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Knowledge and/or coaching experience in the sport you are interested in coaching is preferred. Click on the REGISTER button (top right or bottom right) to become pre-qualified for a coaching role. After completing the required qualifications successfully, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for Team Volunteers in the following locations across multiple sports:

After successfully completing the required qualifications and acknowledging the Background Check disclosure, a member of our staff will process your Background Check to complete your volunteer clearance. Once your Background Check is eligible, SOSC staff will contact you about next steps. 

GOAL/IMPACT 

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is dedicated to creating opportunities for our athletes to find strength, success, confidence, and joy on and off the playing field. Making each competition meaningful to the athletes and to their families is important.  

The Games Management Team (GMT) is a group of volunteers that manages all aspects of the games.  The GMT concept incorporates several groups within a team to alleviate overload on one person. The GMT consists of the Games Director, Competition Director, Managers and Leads. Combined they are responsible for carrying out the mission, goals, planning and conducting high quality games while adhering to the predetermined timelines.  

 Volunteer Management Team (VMT) members assist with the overall check-in process at competitions and events. VMT members are typically the first face a volunteer sees upon arrival, and will help provide direction and instruction to volunteers.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

TRAINING & SUPPORT 

Commitment and Work-Site 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS 

BENEFITS 

The Tichenor Clinic for Children is hosting another session of the Young Athletes Program (YAP) this summer, building on last year’s successful pilot. The program will serve 9 children over an 8-week session, supporting early motor skill development and inclusive play. 

Program Details

Volunteer Needs
We are seeking 2–4 volunteers to support the program with:

Volunteer Requirements
To participate, volunteers must:

This is a great opportunity to support young athletes, engage with families, and help foster inclusive community-based activities!