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ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Southern California
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GOAL/IMPACT
Crossing the finish line. Scoring a point. Celebrating with the team. Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is dedicated to moments such as these, because it is through these moments our athletes find strength, success, confidence, and joy. SOSC Street Team Members are the boots on the ground and help us spread the word about SOSC to motivate others to come to events and support our athletes. Street Team Members set-up fun booths at various community events and attract visitors with fun games, contests, and information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In partnership with SOSC staff, raise community awareness of SOSC mission, goals and needs
- Identify various community events that would be appropriate for SOSC info booth. Examples include: farmer’s market, chamber events, resource fairs, large holiday events, community sporting events, etc.
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About Special Olympics Southern California
Location:
4241 Jutland Dr. STE 201, San Diego, CA 92117, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and wellbeing for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
Description
The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and wellbeing for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CA 90021
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2020
SKILLS
- Event Management
- Community Outreach
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- COMMITMENT & WORKSITE • Flexible opportunity based on the number of community events requesting info booths • Approximately 10-20 hours per month depending on number of events • Volunteer Street Team Members will attend events in their local commu
- QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS • At least 18 years old • Looking for outgoing, energetic, and friendly candidates • Fast learners with ability to think on your feet and problem solve • Must have superior customer service skills