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2025 State Equestrian & Cornhole Championships - Ocala
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.

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
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Thu Mar 27, 2025
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12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with event set-up *lifting required*
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Fri Mar 28, 2025
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11:15 AM to 06:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Equestrian Competition
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Fri Mar 28, 2025
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01:00 PM to 05:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Cornhole Competition
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Sat Mar 29, 2025
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08:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST
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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
WHEN
WHERE
1390 Northwest 80th AvenueOcala, FL 34482
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2025
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