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10 people are interested
Special Olympics Florida Summer Games - Orlando
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Special Olympics Florida is excited to be hosting the State Summer Games on May 17th & 18th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports!
Volunteers can register for the opportunities below:
- Set-up Assistant: Help get the event ready the day before the competition. Help unload vehicles, organize and distribute items throughout the complex, place out signage, etc. **Should have the ability to lift at least 25lbs**
- Lunch / Dinner Assistant: Assist with distributing meals to athletes and volunteers
- Registration Assistant: Assist with checking in and organizing volunteers prior to competition.
- Sports Volunteers - Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bocce, Cheerleading, Cycling, Team Soccer, Soccer Skills, Softball Throw: Help with multiple aspects of competition including checking in athletes, escorting them to/from the fields of play, scorekeeping, managing equipment, etc. Some volunteers in this role may also assist with preparing and presenting awards to athletes.
- Healthy Athletes: Check-in Athletes, play games and distribute prizes to athletes as they complete their multiple health screenings at Healthy Athletes.
Contact us at Volunteer@SOFL.org to register for the following opportunities:
- Logistics Crew: Assist with distributing ice and other equipment to the fields of play. *The ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and to drive a motorized golf cart (with a valid driver's license) are required for this position.*
- Sensory Room Support Lead: Assist on all three days (set-up on Thursday, Event on Friday & Saturday) with overseeing the sensory room at Healthy Athletes. Engage with participants and assist with sensory activities.
All volunteers will receive a volunteer T-shirt. Shifts over 4hrs will also be provided lunch.
Special Olympics Florida relies on the dedication of volunteers to make our competitions come to life. Thank you for donating your time to help us shine a light on what people with intellectual disabilities can accomplish. We'll see you at the Games!
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About Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
Location:
1915 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, US
Mission Statement
"The mission of Special Olympics Florida (SOFL) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, who wish to participate, 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.
Description
Special Olympics Florida provides sports training and Olympic-style competition to more than 60,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities throughout the state. Special Olympics Florida is a Level I Accredited Program (highest level of accreditation granted by SOI) and is divided into 11 area programs, which cover over 55 counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
700 South Victory WayKissimmee, FL 34747
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 11
- Shifts vary from 4 - 8hrs