Volunteer Assignments

Every effort is made to comply with requested volunteer opportunity:

• You choose the day and time you wish to volunteer. There are some events that require a full day commitment due to training requirements.
• You can request the volunteer area you prefer, (i.e. track & field, food services, power team, etc...) but note that volunteer assignments are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Once you arrive at the venue; the Venue Coordinator is in charge (Venue Coordinators can be identified by their Games Management Team shirts) The Venue Coordinator and his/her team will assign and train you for your task.
• Volunteers are vital to ensure successful games and events. Please remain at your assignment until your Venue Coordinator releases you.

Once you are at your assigned venue:

• Follow the instructions of the Venue Coordinator or his/her team.
• Listen to the certified officials for all official decisions related to competition.
• The Venue Coordinator will advise you in case of emergency, including when to stop competition in the event of inclement weather.
• Do not “train” or “coach” the athletes.

First Aid

First Aid Stations will be located throughout the area. Please acquaint yourself with the location of the First Aid Station nearest your assigned area as designated. Medical personnel should be notified immediately of any physical or emotional incident involving athletes. Any non-medical incidents involving athletes are to be reported to your Venue Coordinator.

Special Olympics Vermont prohibits:

• Possession or use of alcoholic beverages.
• Possession or use of illegal drugs.
• Possession or use of other dangerous materials.

Food

• Water will be available at all times.
• Lunches are provided for full day volunteers.
• Special dietary needs can not be accommodated.

Additional Volunteer Information 

Register in advance!  Pre-registering provides you with the best opportunity to secure the volunteer assignment you are seeking, and also helps with the overall volunteer staffing and other planning associated with your volunteer experience.

Minimum age for volunteers is 15 years old (unsupervised). Youth groups should

have a realistic ratio of adult supervisors to children.  Special Olympics Vermont

will attempt to keep groups together where ever possible.

Volunteer Group Leaders

Group Leaders recruit friends, family and coworkers to also be part of the volunteer experience. The Group Leader is the only person within your group that will receive confirmation, updates and information, it is then your task to keep your group informed.

Weather cancellations

Events/Competitions are held regardless of the weather. , in case of emergency cancellation you can call the state office at 1-800-639-1603. The phone message will reflect cancellations, time changes.

Please consider the weather appropriate items you might need and other information:

• Rain gear, sunscreen, lip protection, hat or visor, sunglasses.
• Dress comfortably, volunteer t-shirts will be provided and should be worn while volunteering.
• All volunteers will be required to wear their volunteer identification.

Please call or E-mail the State Office further questions you have

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