Volunteer
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."
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. Volunteer opportunities are:
- Management Team Committee Member
- Family and Athlete Outreach Support
- Finance/Fundraising Support
- Coach
- Public Relations Support
- Volunteer Coordination Support
The two types of volunteers are:
Class B:
The first is a class B or "day-of" volunteer who volunteers just on the day of events and competitions and has no sustained interaction with our athletes. These are what we call "walk-on" volunteers, meaning no prior experience or greater involvement with Special Olympics is required, and they are essential to Special Olympics Florida being able to host and run competitions. Class B volunteers ages 15 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent of adult volunteer. Please see our calendar of events for one day volunteer opportunities.
Class A:
The second type of volunteer is a Class A volunteer. Class A Volunteers are typically coaches and/or chaperones; people who have sustained interaction with our athletes and have made a more prolonged commitment to the program (example: coaches would need to commit 2-3 months a year to volunteering).
All Class A volunteers must complete the Volunteer A Form and Volunteer Protective Behaviors course online.
If you would like to volunteer or would like more information about the exciting opportunities with SOFL Duval please contact our volunteer coordinator, Loni Brannon, at volunteer@soflduval.org