VOLUNTEERS

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Thank you for your interest in Special Olympics Team Plano – we can certainly use your help! Volunteers are the backbone of this team; so on behalf of the athletes, thank you for your interest and commitment. We have volunteers who work with Special Olympics athletes throughout the year, and others who help out occasionally.

What does a volunteer do?

You name it, you do it! Plano Special Olympics Team is a volunteer-driven team, which means that we need volunteers for just about everything. Volunteers can assist at events, coach athletes, help with fundraising, coordinate events, serve on committees and so much more!

Who can volunteer?

Individuals, groups, families… anyone can volunteer! Volunteers ages 14 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or adult volunteer.

We have two types of volunteers:

Class A – These are typically coaches, assistant coaches, unified partners, or others that volunteer for an entire sports season (8-10 weeks). They have close physical contact with athletes on a regular basis or are in a position of authority, supervision and trust with athletes and the team.

Class B – A short-term opportunity providing assistance and support at a competition or social event.

 These are volunteers that come to one (or a few) practices or vents.

How do I sign up?

Contact Jan Parry for volunteer opportunities and event schedules.

Class A volunteers: 

The Special Olympics Texas website has all the forms/training outlined below. To access, use the link under Volunteer Resources on the right.

1. Complete the General Orientation Training online including quiz (only takes about 15 minutes). Print and keep the certification page.
2. Complete the Protective Behaviors Training online including quiz (only takes about 15 minutes). Print and keep the certification page.
3. Register as a Class A Volunteer with SOTX (renews every 3 years). Please keep a copy for your records. Contact Ken Walker (Team Plano Head of Delegation) if there are any questions.
4. Complete a Background Check [SOTX will send you a link to submit the check after Step 3].

Class B volunteers: Special Olympics Texas requires a short release form that can be filled out at the event.