Volunteer Opportunities From: Special Olympics Southern California - Southern Counties

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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. 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:

Communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL).

Provide ASL interpretation during the Opening Ceremony to ensure full access and inclusion for athletes and attendees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Shift Starts at 2:00pm

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*Disclaimer* Must be Certified in CPR and First Aid

Support the venue by providing basic first aid / Medical attention if applicable.

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Capture photos of athletes, coaches, volunteers during event. Will shoot during Opening Ceremony, the Competition  and Awards.

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

Upon completing your registration, an SOSC staff member will reach out to have two additional forms signed: Photo Release and In-Kind

Shift Responsibilities:

*Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes suitable for the golf course terrain. It may also get very hot, bring a hat with you.*

Shift Starts at 6:00am.

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Volunteer Responsibilities:

Communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL).

Provide ASL interpretation during the Opening Ceremony to ensure full access and inclusion for athletes and attendees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

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Come out and capture the energy, teamwork, and unforgettable moments on the field! 

*Disclaimer* Must bring own photography equipment

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL).

Provide ASL interpretation during the Opening Ceremony to ensure full access and inclusion for athletes and attendees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Hours are subject to change...

Olympic Village is a festival area where the athletes come to have additional fun apart from their day of competitions.  Vendors from different organizations who support our mission will be in attendance to provide resources, offer information on their organizations, some may bring games and giveaways.  Other organizations may support us with in-kind donations to pass out.

• assist with set-up breakdown of vendor booths

• monitor a booth if necessary

• assist with giveaways

• encourage athletes to go through all booths

Volunteer Responsibilities

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Shift Responsibilities:

Come out and capture the energy, teamwork, and unforgettable moments on the field! 

*Disclaimer* Must bring own photography equipment

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Shift Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Capture photos of athletes, coaches, volunteers during event. Will shoot during Opening Ceremony, Competitions, and Awards.

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

Upon completing your registration, an SOSC staff member will reach out to have two additional forms signed: Photo Release and In-Kind

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Shag balls around the net and baseline with speed to keep matches flowing quickly:

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Support managing program show flow, speaker handlers, sponsor an athlete support

Assist with event break-down. Including signage, tables, chairs, and other miscellaneous tear down. Must be comfortable standing/walking for the duration of your shift.

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

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Support venue by checking-in volunteers and guiding them to their role and scope of responsibility. Provide Class B forms to those who did not pre-register for event.  Collect and organize Class B forms along with other volunteer related items.

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Assist with greeting registered participants and providing next steps. Pass out registrant 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:

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!

Provides care and aid as needed to participants/attendees.

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

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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 

Help Inspire the Next Generation of Athletes!

Special Olympics Southern California is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to support a new Young Athletes program in Apple Valley. Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program designed for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities, helping them develop motor skills, confidence, social connections, and a lifelong love of physical activity. As a Young Athletes Coach, you will work alongside the Head Coach to create a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment where every child can succeed. Coaches assist with games, skill-building activities, athlete engagement, equipment setup, and family support throughout the program.

Event Details

Event: Young Athletes Demonstration
Location: Big League Dreams, Perris, CA
Date: October 10, 2026
Volunteer Shift: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Volunteer Responsibilities

Who Should Volunteer?

This opportunity is great for:

Why Volunteer?

By volunteering, you'll help introduce children and families to Young Athletes while supporting an inclusive community where every child has the opportunity to learn, play, and grow through sport!