Volunteer at Special Olympics Wisconsin Fall Games
Name:
Volunteer at Special Olympics Wisconsin Fall Games
Date:
September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024
Event Description:
Event Description: At it's core, Special Olympics Wisconsin provides competitive sports opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Athletes train in their sport of choice and compete in regional competitions for a chance to advance state competition at Fall Games.
The 2024 Fall Games will feature state competitions in Bocce, Flag Football, and Softball.
Special Olympics Wisconsin is a movement driven by volunteers. Everything we do is made possible by extraordinary people like you. After registering for this event, you will receive a confirmation email the week before the event with additional details.
Upon arrival for check-in at the event, volunteers will receive a station assignment and general Special Olympics Wisconsin orientation. Once dispersed to the station, volunteers will receive additional sport-specific orientations, as needed. Volunteers working multiple shifts on the same day or a shift lasting 5 hours or more will receive a lunch ticket.
Volunteer Roles:
Volunteer Eligibility:
Special Olympics Volunteer Oath:
I promise to give the time in my life so that Special Olympics athletes can have the time of their lives. I promise to support Special Olympics, not just as an expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in giving, I receive so much more in return.
The 2024 Fall Games will feature state competitions in Bocce, Flag Football, and Softball.
Special Olympics Wisconsin is a movement driven by volunteers. Everything we do is made possible by extraordinary people like you. After registering for this event, you will receive a confirmation email the week before the event with additional details.
Upon arrival for check-in at the event, volunteers will receive a station assignment and general Special Olympics Wisconsin orientation. Once dispersed to the station, volunteers will receive additional sport-specific orientations, as needed. Volunteers working multiple shifts on the same day or a shift lasting 5 hours or more will receive a lunch ticket.
Volunteer Roles:
- Awards: Hand out medals, ribbons, and high fives to SOWI athletes at the conclusion of their competition.
- Bocce: Assist with bocce competition by assisting athletes and keeping score. Basic knowledge of Bocce recommended, but you do not need to have a strong knowledge for the sport; you will be trained when you arrive.
- First Aid*: Work at the first aid station and support any athlete or spectator injuries. Volunteers must be CPR/First Aid certified for this station.
- Flag Football: Assist with Flag Football by keeping score! Officials will call the game and you will be responsible for recording it. Basic knowledge of Flag Football recommended, but you do not need to have a strong knowledge for the sport; you will be trained when you arrive.
- Softball: Assist with Softball competition by keeping score! Umpires will call the game and you will be responsible for recording it. Basic knowledge of Softball or Baseball recommended, but you do not need to have a strong knowledge for the sport; you will be trained when you arrive.
Volunteer Eligibility:
- No experience required (unless otherwise designated). Special Olympics Wisconsin will provide training before your shift start time.
- Volunteers ages 13 years and older can volunteer by themselves.
- Volunteers ages 12 years and under must be accompanied by a chaperone.
Special Olympics Volunteer Oath:
I promise to give the time in my life so that Special Olympics athletes can have the time of their lives. I promise to support Special Olympics, not just as an expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in giving, I receive so much more in return.
