2025 State Summer Games - ESPN Wide World of Sports
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
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Special Olympics Florida is excited to host the State Summer Games on May 16th & 17th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports!
We invite volunteers to register for the following opportunities:
- 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, engage them in games, and distribute prizes as they complete 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. *This role requires the ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and to drive a motorized golf cart (a valid driver's license is required).
- Awards Announcer: Use a provided script to announce athletes as they are awarded their medals. Volunteers should have a public speaking or acting background and be comfortable using a microphone.
All volunteers will receive a volunteer T-shirt, and those working shifts of four hours or more will also be provided with 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 individuals with intellectual disabilities can accomplish.
We look forward to seeing you at the Games!
12 Shifts
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Sat May 17, 2025
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06:45 AM to 12:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 3
Assist with Track & Field - Distance Events
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Sat May 17, 2025
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07:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Basketball Competition
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Sat May 17, 2025
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07:15 AM to 02:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 9
Assist with Healthy Athletes
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Sat May 17, 2025
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07:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Track & Field Awards
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Sat May 17, 2025
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07:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST
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Spots available: 3
Assist with Track & Field Competition
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Sat May 17, 2025
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07:30 AM to 01:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 9
Assist with Softball Throw
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Sat May 17, 2025
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07:45 AM to 02:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Bocce Competition
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Sat May 17, 2025
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07:45 AM to 03:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Cycling Competition
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Sat May 17, 2025
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11:15 AM to 04:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 5
Assist with Basketball Competition
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Sat May 17, 2025
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11:15 AM to 04:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Track & Field Competition
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Sat May 17, 2025
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11:15 AM to 04:30 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Assist with Track & Field Awards
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Sun May 18, 2025
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10:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 5
Event Breakdown - **CLERMONT - LIFTING REQUIRED**
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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
WHEN
Fri May 16, 2025 - Sun May 18, 2025
10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
This opportunity has 12 shifts
WHERE
700 South Victory WayKissimmee, FL 34747
(28.33734 ,-81.55708 )
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 15