Special Olympics Golf Competition - Alexandria

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Special Olympics Minnesota's Regional North Golf competition is being held on August 1 and we are looking for volunteers to help make the day happen! We hope to see you there!

No golf experience? No problem! A detailed training is given at the beginning of each shift. You're welcome to sign up for any of the following roles:

• General Event Support:
  • Check in and welcome athletes, teams, and volunteers.
  • Volunteers will also fill in other spots or jump in to help where needed. They may have a shorter shift than scheduled.
  • This is a great role for someone who is flexible and a self starter!
• Scorekeeper:
  
  • Keep track of athlete's scores on each hole.
  • Connect with other scorekeepers/coaches in your group to confirm scores.
  • Must be 16+ and have driver's license to operate golf cart.
• Starter:
  
  • Golf experience preferred.
  • Check in athletes/teams at their starting hole.
  • Ensure tee times are all present before starting their round.
• Skills Assistant:
  
  • Guide athletes through 6 different stations working on their individual skills.
  • Score stations using SOMN scoresheet.
• Awards Assistants:
  • Organize and prepare awards for athletes.
  • Announce names and places of athletes during award ceremony.

Watch

Watch our brief 'What You Should Know' video for some more details on volunteering!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0zvnHp9N1o

Volunteer Expectations....

• Volunteers must be 15 years or older to volunteer on their own.
  • 12-14 year old volunteers are welcome when volunteering with chaperone/parent/guardian 18+.
  • Interested volunteers who are under 12 are welcomed to cheer on athletes as fans in the stands with chaperone/parent/guardian 18+.
• You may sign up for one or more shifts.
• There is no smoking, alcohol consumption, or drug use by volunteers.
• Abusive behavior toward athletes, other volunteers or staff will not be tolerated.
• Please don't exchange personal information with any athlete.
• Cancellations
  • If event is canceled you will be notified by email & text message.
  • Cancellation calls are made only on the morning of the event.
• Wear
  • Comfortable clothing & shoes.
  • Volunteer t-shirt (given when you check in).
• Parking/Transportation
  • Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your shift starts to check in.
  • Parking is available on site.
  • Please contact us if you would like any support with other transportation options.
• Pack
  • Any meals or snacks needed -lunch will not be provided. (Concessions will be available to purchase on site. Please contact us if this presents any hardship or prevents your ability to volunteer).
  • A water bottle.