Description: These volunteers assist the Games Director (overall director of a competition, usually staff) in overseeing key components of local, regional and state competitions. Because they are critical to the success of an event, they are selected carefully by the Games Director. They will be responsible for overseeing day‐of volunteers in their various assignments. Volunteer…
If you are able to commit some time as an assistant coach or play alongside an athlete as a Unified Partner®, we can use your help! Special Olympics volunteers include students, retirees, professionals and families. You don’t need coaching experience or specific training working with persons with intellectual disabilities. We have great staff, mentor coaches…
Ensuring safe, socially-distanced delivery to at-risk communities.
Have a green thumb or love the outdoors? Help our team keep things blooming in the Botanical Garden and teach others how to grow and live sustainably in the desert. The Springs Preserve is a great place to make new friends who share your love of gardening!
Spend a day or an afternoon as part of a corps of volunteers involved in special projects such as cleaning up our trails, restoring wetlands or planting in our Botanical Garden. Volunteer opportunities are open to ages 14 and older, and offer a valuable experience to help fulfill community service requirements and enhance applications for…
Volunteers are needed to help us run our events. Check the calendar on our website to find event dates that you can volunteer for.
Description: These volunteers serve as game, match or event officials during local, regional or state competitions. Volunteer Commitment: Each competition varies, but in general, volunteers must be able to commit to a shift of up to four hours. Qualifications: Varies based on the competition, but generally state, national or Special Olympics certification is required. This…
Each team in the Seniors, Juniors, Intermediate (50/70), Majors, and Minors divisions in baseball and softball need at least one volunteer scorekeeper. The scorekeeper keeps the team’s scorebook (the league encourages the use of electronic scoring applications), and, under the manager’s direction, post the scores and pitch counts after each game.
Being a manager or coach requires time, patience, and basic knowledge of the game of baseball. You may be required to attend meetings, instructional sessions or seminars. You will communicate with the parents/guardians of your players to inform them of any schedule changes, rainouts and Little League events and activities. As a manager or coach,…