VOLUNTEER

Special Olympics Southern California would not exist today without the expertise, time, and enthusiasm of its volunteers. They are on the sports field guiding the athletes through drills. They are behind the scenes ensuring events run properly. And they are giving and receiving more high fives and hugs than they can count.

OPPORTUNITIES

Day of Event Volunteers (Inside of Sports and Beyond Sports)

This is by far our most popular way of volunteering. It gives those with limited time or who are new to Special Olympics a way to volunteer without making more than a one day commitment. There are day of event opportunities inside of a sports environment (at a competition) or beyond a sports environment (at a fundraising or outreach event).

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Inside of Sports Volunteers

Volunteer on a regular basis inside a sports environment. Become a coach and help train the athletes or plan a sports competition. The time commitment varies by position.

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Beyond Sports Volunteers

Volunteer on a regular basis beyond a sports environment. Help us plan fundraising events, provide administrative support at one of our offices, serve on a local leadership team, provide marketing and communications support, and move our mission forward in many other ways. Time commitment varies by position.

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Internships

If you're an enthusiastic self-starter who works independently and you have excellent organizational and communication skills, join the Special Olympics team as an intern. Internships are available across many departments throughout Southern California. Some of the internships offered include marketing & communications, special events, volunteer management, and more.

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MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS

Testimonials

Not only do I believe it is important to give, but I love knowing that what I do as a volunteer helps our athletes to have the best possible experience at our games that they can.

Barbara "Stormy" Anderson

Support Services Assistant Director

I got to know some of the athletes personally through sports competitions. I was inspired by the confidence and determination playing on a team gave them. I could relate because sports taught me the same life skills.

Brandon Coll

Project UNIFY Volunteer

On April 19, 2015, Ticky Gorin was honored by Special Olympics Orange County with the Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Awards

2017 Volunteer Award Recipients

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OPPORTUNITIES

Day of Event Volunteers (Inside of Sports and Beyond Sports)

Inside of Sports Volunteers

Beyond Sports Volunteers

Internships

MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS

Testimonials

Awards

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