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2025 State Equestrian & Cornhole Championships - Ocala

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ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Florida, Inc.

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Special Olympics Florida is excited to be hosting the State Equestrian and Cornhole Championships on March 28-29th at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida!

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following tasks:

  • 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 40lbs**
  • Equestrian Assistant: Work with the Competition Management team to assist with putting on the equestrian event. This could include tasks such as serving at athlete check-in, escorting athletes to/from the competition ring or resetting the trail course obstacles. Some volunteers in this role will also help prepare and present awards and assist with lunch distribution.
  • Cornhole Assistant: Serve as scorekeeper and at athlete check-in for the Cornhole competition. Some volunteers in this role will also help prepare and present awards and assist with lunch distribution.
  • Opening Night Celebration Assist: Monitor the entrance for the Opening Night Celebration and mark off the wristband of those attending.

A knowledge of the sport is NOT required for any position - we will teach you everything you need to know! Volunteers will receive a T-Shirt for their participation. Lunch will be provided for those working shifts longer than 4 hours.

Volunteers are crucial to our events and we appreciate you dedicating your time to ensure the athletes have a meaningful and memorable experience. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Volunteers team at volunteer@sofl.org.

4 Shifts

  • Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Assist with event set-up *lifting required*
  • Fri Mar 28, 2025 - 11:15 AM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Assist with Equestrian Competition
  • Fri Mar 28, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Assist with Cornhole Competition
  • Sat Mar 29, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Assist with Cornhole Competition
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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

Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Thu Mar 27, 2025 - Sat Mar 29, 2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 4 shifts

WHERE

1390 Northwest 80th AvenueOcala, FL 34482

(29.20339,-82.25211)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 15

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