Opportunity Details | 2024 Summer Games Activities & Event Support (Lakeville)

2024 Summer Games Activities & Event Support (Lakeville)

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

 

No experience? No problem! A detailed training is given at the beginning of each shift. You're welcome to sign up for any of the following roles, all are indoor unless otherwise noted:

• Set Up/Tear Down:
  
  • 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.). There may be lifting over 50 pounds. Includes unloading and setting up chairs, tables, various other pieces of equipment. Hanging up banners, and other miscellaneous duties needed. 
• Delegation & Volunteer Check In:
  
  • Work with SOMN staff to check in and welcome Special Olympics teams and volunteers to the event.
• Lunch Assistant:
  
  • Help with organizing, handing out and cleaning up lunch for athletes and coaches. 
  • This role involves some movement & lifting. 
• Merchandise Assistant:
  
  • With SOMN staff, sell merchandise to event participants. 
  • This role uses an Ipad (training provided), and requires some movement. 
• Parking Welcome Attendant
  
  • Welcome volunteers to the venue and direct them where to go. 
  • Manage volunteers waiting for shuttle ride.
  • This role is outdoors.
• Healthy Athletes Assistant:
  
  • Support Healthy Athlete screenings by escorting athletse through health stations and/or collecting check in information. 
  • There is no clinical experience required. 
  • This role requires some movement. 

Volunteer Expectations

• Volunteers must be 15 years or older to volunteer on their own.
  
  • 12-14 year old volunteers are welcome when volunteering 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+.     

Volunteer Expectations

• 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)