Sport Program and Administrative Volunteers

1-4 hours / weekly

Coaches - 1 season; Admin - 1 year

Weekly Sport Programs (Oct - March and/or April - June; programs run between 1-2 hours)
- Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Program Volunteer

Local Committee (Sept - June; 1 meeting/month then flexible schedule to complete tasks):
- Local leadership positions supporting fundraising, volunteer management, public relations, registration, sport programs, event management, finances, and more!

Administrative Volunteers (ongoing, flexible shifts, variety of roles, located remotely or at Provincial Office in Burnaby)

Opportunity to donate your skills to a project in your community:
- Fundraising event, social media/website development, single-day competition, organizing committee, etc.

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Additional Details & Skills Required

Role descriptions available, and training provided for each role.

Certification or Education Required

You don't need a sport background to volunteer with SOBC. All you need is enthusiasm for helping empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through sport. A variety of role-specific training is offered by Special Olympics BC.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

- Develop leadership and coaching skills
- Build meaningful relationships with athletes and fellow volunteers
- Gain volunteer and community experience
- Help create inclusive communities through sport
- Opportunities to support athletes at Regional, Provincial, National, and International competitions

Activities involved

Board Member Committee Member Fundraising Sport Coach Volunteer Coordination

Requirements:

Police Check
References
Vulnerable Sector Search

Flexible in schedule
Good for youth
Accessible by public transit