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volunteering with special olympics - sunshine coast
Our Association is always actively recruiting for new volunteers - whether as coaches, assistant coaches, program volunteers, or simply general volunteers.
Volunteering with Special Olympics is an opportunity for you to make a direct impact on the quality of life of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and to make a meaningful contribution here on the Sunshine Coast.
As a Special Olympics volunteer, you will bring enthusiasm, commitment and a positive attitude to each practice, event and competition, thereby enriching the lives of the athletes you meet. In return, you develop relationships with athletes who inspire you with their dedication, perseverance and courage. You will learn new skills, meet new people and gain unique experiences, enriching your own life in return.
Volunteering with Special Olympics is an opportunity for you to make a direct impact on the quality of life of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and to make a meaningful contribution here on the Sunshine Coast.
As a Special Olympics volunteer, you will bring enthusiasm, commitment and a positive attitude to each practice, event and competition, thereby enriching the lives of the athletes you meet. In return, you develop relationships with athletes who inspire you with their dedication, perseverance and courage. You will learn new skills, meet new people and gain unique experiences, enriching your own life in return.
what do I need to do to become a volunteer?
1. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator. She will speak with you about the many opportunities within Special Olympics and will provide you with a volunteer registration package.
2. Come on out and attend a practice in the sport of your choice to get a feel for the organization, the athletes and the various opportunities available. The Head Coach will answer some of your questions and can arrange to get a volunteer registration package to you.
3. Once you are registered, you may officially take part in our programming. We register all our volunteers with the Special Olympics Provincial Office to ensure that you receive up-to-date communication and access to training opportunities, as well as fulfilling our liability requirements.
4. We require all our volunteers to complete a Criminal Record Check every 5 years. This must be completed prior to officially volunteering.
5. All new volunteers must take the online Orientation course. This interactive online orientation course will offer a thorough and interesting introduction to the world of Special Olympics, enhancing your ability to coach and support the SOBC athletes on the Sunshine Coast and help them enrich their lives through sport. It is recommended that this online orientation course be completed within 30 days of registering with Special Olympics.
6. For more information about the National Coach Certification Program, please contact us.
2. Come on out and attend a practice in the sport of your choice to get a feel for the organization, the athletes and the various opportunities available. The Head Coach will answer some of your questions and can arrange to get a volunteer registration package to you.
3. Once you are registered, you may officially take part in our programming. We register all our volunteers with the Special Olympics Provincial Office to ensure that you receive up-to-date communication and access to training opportunities, as well as fulfilling our liability requirements.
4. We require all our volunteers to complete a Criminal Record Check every 5 years. This must be completed prior to officially volunteering.
5. All new volunteers must take the online Orientation course. This interactive online orientation course will offer a thorough and interesting introduction to the world of Special Olympics, enhancing your ability to coach and support the SOBC athletes on the Sunshine Coast and help them enrich their lives through sport. It is recommended that this online orientation course be completed within 30 days of registering with Special Olympics.
6. For more information about the National Coach Certification Program, please contact us.
volunteer positions
Head Coach: The head coach is ultimately responsible for all actions within his/her sports program. She/he determines and develops the yearly goals, seasonal plans and budgets along with the assistant coaches; regularly communicates with assistant coaches, program volunteers, athletes, parents/caregivers and local executive members; serves as the voice/spokesperson for the athletes/team; facilitates practices; ensures attendance, training and safety of athletes at practices; ensures all athletes attend a minimum of one competition; and delegates to assistant coaches/program volunteers. Must be 19 years of age or older, and must complete the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) (see below) within the first year.
Assistant Coach: The assistant coach helps head coach with all duties; assists with training and supervision of athletes at practices and competitions; and regularly communicates with head coach. Must be 16 years of age or older, and must complete the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) (see below) within the first year.
Program Volunteer: A program volunteer assists the head/assistant coaches with training at practice and regularly communicates with head coach. Must be 12 years of age or older.
Other Volunteers: We also offer opportunities for those people interested in one-time volunteer experiences - Example: Assisting at an event such as a local basketball tournament.
Local Committee Volunteers (Executive): To be eligible for the local committee you must:
Assistant Coach: The assistant coach helps head coach with all duties; assists with training and supervision of athletes at practices and competitions; and regularly communicates with head coach. Must be 16 years of age or older, and must complete the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) (see below) within the first year.
Program Volunteer: A program volunteer assists the head/assistant coaches with training at practice and regularly communicates with head coach. Must be 12 years of age or older.
Other Volunteers: We also offer opportunities for those people interested in one-time volunteer experiences - Example: Assisting at an event such as a local basketball tournament.
Local Committee Volunteers (Executive): To be eligible for the local committee you must:
- Make a commitment of one year.
- Attend monthly meetings.
- Demonstrate team work abilities.
- Demonstrate that you have the skills required to fulfill the position.
- Participate in occasional special events.
- Submit volunteer registration form and medical form.
- Submit RCMP criminal record check prior to participating.
- Complete new volunteer orientation for SOBC
nccp - the national coach certification program
This program provides a systematic method by which coaches may improve their coaching skills.
Special Olympics BC requires that all coaches complete the training within their first year of coaching. This ensures that coaches are prepared for their tasks and all athletes are provided with similar learning opportunities.
On occasion, the NCCP Part A course will be made available through classroom learning (held on the lower mainland). This two-day course is usually held on a weekend.
As an alternative, the NCCP Part A Home Study Program is designed for those coaches unable to attend a course off coast. Upon registering, the hard copy Reference Material will be mailed to the coach (arrives within 7 business days). The Reference Material will include an Introduction letter that will provide the name and contact information for an NCCP Learning Facilitator (tutor) and a link to the electronic online Coach Workbook. The coach will then complete the workbook within 3 months and submit it to an NCCP Learning Facilitator (tutor) to be marked. The NCCP Learning Facilitator (tutor) will also be available should you have any questions throughout the course
If you are interested in registering for either the NCCP Home Study Program or the NCCP Part A classroom component, please contact us for further details.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMPETITION WORKSHOP
This course is specific to coaches of athletes with an intellectual disability. It is organized and offered by Special Olympics British Columbia. All coaches are required to complete this training within their first year of coaching. The course is generally held on the Lower Mainland on weekends.
Special Olympics BC requires that all coaches complete the training within their first year of coaching. This ensures that coaches are prepared for their tasks and all athletes are provided with similar learning opportunities.
On occasion, the NCCP Part A course will be made available through classroom learning (held on the lower mainland). This two-day course is usually held on a weekend.
As an alternative, the NCCP Part A Home Study Program is designed for those coaches unable to attend a course off coast. Upon registering, the hard copy Reference Material will be mailed to the coach (arrives within 7 business days). The Reference Material will include an Introduction letter that will provide the name and contact information for an NCCP Learning Facilitator (tutor) and a link to the electronic online Coach Workbook. The coach will then complete the workbook within 3 months and submit it to an NCCP Learning Facilitator (tutor) to be marked. The NCCP Learning Facilitator (tutor) will also be available should you have any questions throughout the course
If you are interested in registering for either the NCCP Home Study Program or the NCCP Part A classroom component, please contact us for further details.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMPETITION WORKSHOP
This course is specific to coaches of athletes with an intellectual disability. It is organized and offered by Special Olympics British Columbia. All coaches are required to complete this training within their first year of coaching. The course is generally held on the Lower Mainland on weekends.
