SOSC: Volunteer

*Volunteer*
Special Olympics understands how to provide meaningful volunteers opportunities. Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics Movement. Volunteers may serve as often as desired by becoming involved as a coach, an assistant coach or showing up on game day to carry out certain assignments or sharing their expertise with others on the County Management Team. Others choose to organize or help with special fund-raising events. As a Special Olympics Volunteer, you can meet people, share ideas, master skills & make a difference. Click Here for Volunteer Flier.
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VOLUNTEER AS AN ASSISTANT COACH Volunteers may serve as often as desired by becoming involved as an assistant coach during a sports season. Volunteers assist Head Coach with attendance, training, and athlete supervision. Volunteers ages 16 and up welcome. (Volunteers under age 15 can volunteer with adult supervision) Estimated 2 hours/week during 3 month sports season. Paperwork Required: Class A Form & Protective Behaviors Quiz Paperwork good for 3 years from clearance date VOLUNTEER AS A HEAD COACH SOSC needs dedicated Volunteer Coaches, both adults and teens. Whether you are an experienced coach or not, we provide the Special Olympics training you need to be successful. As a Volunteer Coach, you become a role model, friend, and a character builder. You help athletes discover their physical skills, self worth, human courage and capacity to grow... You are providing training for life! Estimated 2-4 Hours/week during 3 mth sports season. Paperwork Required: Class A Form & Protective Behaviors Quiz Additional Training: General Orientation & 4-hour sports certification in desired sport(s) Paperwork good for 3 years from clearance date *VOLUNTEER AS AN UNIFIED PARTNER* Unified Partners act as peers and compete along side our athletes on a team. As a Unified Partner, you are helping bridge the gap between our athletes and the non-intellectually challenged community. Estimated 2 hours/week during 3 month sports season. Paperwork Required: Class A Form & Unified Partner Form & Protective Behaviors Quiz Paperwork good for 3 years from clearance date	VOLUNTEER AT LOCAL COMPETITIONS & EVENTS Volunteers may serve as a game day volunteer or help out with special events. These competitions and events take place 5-8 times per year. Volunteers ages 16 and up welcome. (Volunteers under age 15 can volunteer with adult supervision) Estimated 4-8 hours/day. 1-8 days/year. As often/long as desired. Paperwork Required: Class B Form for each event attended *VOLUNTEER AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER* Other volunteers chose to share their expertise by joining the County Management Team or joining event committees, such as Grants Committee, Fundraising Committee, Competition Committee, and more! Estimated 2-4 Hours/week year round. Paperwork Required: Class A Form & Protective Behaviors Quiz Paperwork good for 3 years from clearance date Contact us for more information Ranwa Nin El-khoury Cell: 407-929-7254; Fax: 407-637-2370 RanwaNin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org PO Box 520742, Longwood FL, 32752-0742