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When deciding how you would like to become involved in Special
Olympics BC, review your interests, strengths and weaknesses. Are
you more suited to being a coach, or would you prefer to fill an
administrative position? You are encouraged to apply for a
volunteer position that you are interested and comfortable in so
that you are more likely to have a rewarding, longer term
experience.
LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS
(YEAR-ROUND)
Below are summaries of the administrative volunteer positions
available in most Special Olympics BC Locals, with
position types and availability varying from Local to Local:
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Local Coordinator: Ultimately responsible for
all actions of the Local. Represents Local’s point of
view at all meetings, communicates with all committee members
including the Provincial Office and Regional Coordinator,
schedules, chairs and hosts Local Executive meetings, sets budget
with committee, communicates with athletes, submits accreditation,
ensures policies and procedures are adhered to.
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Program Coordinator:
Responsible for all aspects of programs in the Local. Secures
facilities needed for competitions, organizes Local/Regional
events, chairs regular coaches' meetings, submits progress reports
to the Local Executive, evaluates programs, places new athletes and
coaches and attends all Local Executive meetings.
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Treasurer: Responsible for keeping and
submitting regular financial records, communicating with all
committee members on financial status, developing the annual budget
with the Local Executive and attends all Local Executive
meetings.
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Secretary: Communicates with all Local
committee members, records and distributes meeting minutes, attends
all Local Executive meetings.
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Volunteer Coordinator:
Recruits, liaises with and represents volunteers, interviews and
screens volunteers, provides registration opportunities for
potential volunteers, provides orientation and training sessions
for volunteers, maintains records, addresses requests of
volunteers, organizes volunteer recognition, and attends all Local
Executive meetings.
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Fundraising Coordinator: Coordinates all Local
fundraising activities, prepares annual fundraising plan, seeks out
organizations to provide financial support, recognizes and
maintains relationships with Local sponsors, advises
Provincial Office of all Local sponsors, adheres to exclusivity of
sponsors, and attends all Local Executive meetings.
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Public Relations
Coordinator: Coordinates all aspects
of public relations for the Local, including developing local media
contacts, providing appropriate material for media coverage,
organizing promotional events, utilizing the style
guide, and attends all Local Executive meetings.
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Event Volunteers assist at fundraising events and competitions
that happen throughout the year. Available positions vary from
event to event, and from Local to Local, and include registration
volunteers, event set-up/take-down volunteers, auction support
volunteers, drivers, and others.
Event Volunteers must fill out a One-Day Event Volunteer Form to
ensure coverage by Special Olympics BC's insurance
policy.
START A LOCAL PROGRAM
Special Olympics BC aims to bring sports programs and
competitive opportunities to individuals with intellectual
disabilities in communities across the province. In communities
where there are not currently SOBC programs, there may be
opportunities for volunteers to make an exceptional and substantial
contribution by initiating and starting a SOBC Local.
For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities,
please contact Denise Yuen,
Manager of Community Development at (604) 737-3125 or
toll free at 1-888-854-2276.
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