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Special Olympics Florida State Equestrian & Cornhole Championships

Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ocala, FL
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    March 27, 2025, 11:00 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    March 29, 2025, 4:00 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only

    Description

    Special Olympics Florida State Equestrian & Cornhole Championships

    Special Olympics Florida is excited to be hosting the State Equestrian and Cornhole Championships on March 28-29th at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida!

    Volunteers are needed to assist with the following tasks:

    • Set-up Assistant: Help get the event ready the day before the competition. Help unload vehicles, organize and distribute items throughout the complex, place out signage, etc. **Should have the ability to lift 40lbs**
    • Equestrian Assistant: Work with the Competition Management team to assist with putting on the equestrian event. This could include athlete check-in, escorting athletes to/from the competition ring or resetting the trail course obstacles. Some volunteers in this role will also help prepare and present awards and assist with lunch distribution.
    • Cornhole Assistant: Serve as scorekeeper and at athlete check-in for the Cornhole competition. Some volunteers in this role will also help prepare and present awards and assist with lunch distribution.
    • Opening Night Celebration Assist: Monitor the entrance for the Opening Night Celebration and mark off the wristband of those attending.

    A knowledge of the sport is NOT required for any position - we will teach you everything you need to know! Volunteers will receive a T-Shirt for their participation. Lunch will be provided for those working shifts longer than 4 hours.

    Volunteers are crucial to our events and we appreciate you dedicating your time to ensure the athletes have a meaningful and memorable experience. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Volunteers team at volunteer@sofl.org.

    Special Olympics Florida is excited to be hosting the State Equestrian and Cornhole Championships on March 28-29th at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida!

    Volunteers are needed to assist with the following tasks:

    • Set-up Assistant: Help get the event ready the day before the competition. Help unload vehicles, organize and distribute items throughout the complex, place out signage, etc. **Should have the ability to lift 40lbs**
    • Equestrian Assistant: Work with the Competition Management team to assist with putting on the equestrian event. This could include athlete check-in, escorting athletes to/from the competition ring or resetting the trail course obstacles. Some volunteers in this role will also help prepare and present awards and assist with lunch distribution.
    • Cornhole Assistant: Serve as scorekeeper and at athlete check-in for the Cornhole competition. Some volunteers in this role will also help prepare and present awards and assist…

    Location

    On-site

    World Equestrian Center

    Ocala, FL, USA

    How to Apply

    Please click on the following link to sign-up for a shift that works with your schedule: https://cerv.is/0197x3166

    All volunteers will be contacted approximately 2 weeks prior to the event with details including parking, attire, etc.

    Please click on the following link to sign-up for a shift that works with your schedule: https://cerv.is/0197x3166

    All volunteers will be contacted approximately 2 weeks prior to the…

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