VOLUNTEERS
Globally, Special Olympics has an army of more than 500,000 volunteers! In Nebraska alone, we need over 5,000 volunteers annually to fulfill our mission to provide year-round sports training and competition. Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities including coaches, day-of competition volunteers, and fundraising/special events, to name a few.
If interested in becoming a volunteer, please review the two types of volunteers and select the volunteer opportunity that fits your interests.
"Day of" Volunteers - "Day of" volunteers present awards to athletes, escort athletes, keep score or times during competition, act as the announcer, etc. All of these activities take place the day of the sporting event. This is a great opportunity for individuals who want a small time commitment. All volunteers are given a brief orientation prior to the day of the event. All volunteer positions are easy to learn. . . no experience is necessary.
To find out more about becoming a "Day of" Volunteer, please click the Volunteer Opportunities - 2009 Competition Schedule below. If you find an event you are interested in volunteering for, please fill out one of the applications found in the volunteer links below. Please check the website periodically for new volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities - 2009 Competition Schedule
Please click on the following links if you would like to be involved with volunteering at the Sports Classic in Lincoln, NE August 14 -16, 2009
2009 Sports Classic Individual Volunteer Application
2009 Sports Classic Group Volunteer Application
If you would like to volunteer for any of the competition events, please contact Jack Mahaffey at (402) 331-5545 or (800) 247-0105 or by e-mail at jmahaffey@sone.org
Category "A" Volunteers - Category "A" volunteers are those who have regular, close physical contact with athletes; are in a position of authority or supervision of athletes; are in a position of trust of athletes; and/or handle substantial amounts of cash or other assets of athletes. Examples include: Coaches, Chaperones and Unified Partners. These volunteers are required to submit a signed, completed and truthful Volunteer Application. The information submitted will be used to complete a criminal records check.
If you would like to become a Category "A" volunteer, there are two steps to the process.
A. Click on the Protective Behaviors link below for a brief training presentation.
Protective Behaviors Training
B. Click on the Volunteer Application Form. Please print, complete and mail the application
to:dree@sone.org
Special Olympics
Attn: Jack Mahaffey
11011 Q Street, Ste. 104C
Omaha, NE 68137
Category A Volunteer Form
Criminal background checks
are conducted on all individuals seeking volunteer opportunities
that require one-on-one contact with Special Olympics Nebraska
athletes or volunteers with administrative and fiscal authority.
