Opportunity Details | 2024 Summer Games Swimming - Lakeville

2024 Summer Games Swimming - Lakeville

Special Olympics Minnesota's Summer Games is being held June 15 + 16 and we are looking for volunteers to help make the day happen! 

 

No Swimming experience? No problem! A detailed training is given at the beginning of each shift-you will just need a great attitude and willingness to be a part of a day that athletes look forward to all year!

 

You're welcome to sign up for any of the following roles:

• Set Up - We will need assistance in setting up our registration, staging and awards area. This opportunity may involve physical demands (e.g. climb stairs, carrying, lifting, etc.) as the actions are essential function to the role. Any lifting will be over 50 pounds. Event setup may include unloading and setting up chairs, tables, various other pieces of equipment. Hanging up banners, and other miscellaneous duties needed.
• Pool Escort - Escort athletes from the staging area to the pool and keeps the athletes together in their division. Assist staff readying athletes for events.
• Pool Stager - Assists staff in preparing athletes for their races. Ensure that the athletes remain in the proper order.
• Timers - Responsible for timing athletes in a swimming lane.
• Awards Assistants - As a team with SOMN staff, this position receives timing sheets, enters times on score sheets and ribbons, and assists with ceremony awarding athletes.

Volunteer Expectations

• Volunteers must be 15 years or older to volunteer on their own.
• 12-14 year old volunteers can sign up for a shift 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 over the weekend.
• You'll receive a reminder email 1-2 weeks before the event with more details on parking, what to pack, etc. 
• All volunteers are expected to follow Special Olympics Minnesota’s Volunteer Code of Conduct.

Accommodations

• Please contact us if there are any ways that we can make our volunteer roles more inclusive or accessible for you to be involved!

Questions? Watch our quick 'What to Expect Before Volunteering' or contact us at volunteers@somn.org at any time!

 

Thank you for volunteering with Special Olympics Minnesota! We count on you and you play a very important role in our success!

Category:

001 - State Competition / 02 - Summer Games (June)