The time commitment for volunteers varies from a few hours per year at specific events to working several hours a week year-round. Whatever your interests, talents, background and availability, there are volunteer opportunities for you.

Contact Rudy Gutierrez, Operations Coordinator, at (805) 925-0951 ext. 353 or at rgutierrez@sosc.org for more information on volunteer opportunities.

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Volunteer Interest Form	•	Class A Volunteer Registration Form	•	Volunteer Code of Conduct
Youth Volunteer Recommendation Certification Form

LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Category	Description	Commitment
Coaching Sports Teams	Work directly with athletes to improve their skills in specific Special Olympics sports as a coach, assistant coach or sports volunteer	Commitment for team practice is seasonal for each sport, usually two hours per week for 8-20 weeks. Total commitment, including training, is 60 or more hours per season for coaches; 30 to 60 hours per season for assistant coaches; and 15 to 30 hours per season for sports volunteers.
Competitions	Perform short-term tasks at local competitive events (i.e., Regional Games) or chapter Summer Games or Fall Games	Four to eight-hour shifts one or more days each year depending on interest, availability and competition schedule
Corporate Volunteers	We provide many opportunities for employee groups to volunteer - a great team-building activity	Usually a one-day commitment for a specific event
Event Planning & Management	Join a committee of volunteers and staff working together to plan and manage a sports competition or competition-related special event	Commitment begins four to six months in advance of event; specific hours vary by event and position
Office Support	Perform general office work and administrative tasks	Requires a minimum commitment of four hours per week