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2025 State Swimming Championship - Sebastian

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Sebastian, FL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 26, 2025, 10:30 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    September 28, 2025, 3:00 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    164
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License
    Age Requirement:
    15+

    Description

    2025 State Swimming Championship - Sebastian

    Special Olympics Florida is excited to be hosting the State Swimming Championships in Sebastian, Florida on September 27th & 28th.

    Hundreds of athletes from across the state will be competing and we need your help to make it a success! Special Olympics Florida relies almost exclusively on volunteers and cannot do what we do without you.

    Venue: North County Aquatics Center

    Volunteers will assist with the following tasks:

    • Assist with set-up and breakdown of the venue.
    • Check in athletes for the competition and escort them to their lane assignments.
    • Serve as timers for the competition.
    • Distribute results between the pool, competition HQ and awards locations.
    • Assist with preparing and presenting awards.
    • Assist with Opening Ceremony & Dinner

    Contact us at Volunteer@SOFL.org to register for the following opportunities:

    • Competition Announcer: Use a provided script to announce athletes as at the beginning of their race as well as general announcements. Volunteers should have a public speaking or acting background and be comfortable using a microphone.

    No knowledge of the sport is required and all training will be provided on-site. Volunteers should be at least 11 years old and all volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian for the duration of the volunteer shift.

    All volunteers will receive a volunteer T-shirt as well as lunch during their shift. A record of community service hours can be provided if requested.

    Thank you for supporting Special Olympics Florida! Please reach out to volunteer@sofl.org if you have any questions.

    7 shifts available:

    • Assist with Event Set-Up *Lifting Required*: Friday September 26, 2025 - 10:30 to 14:00 EST
    • Assist with Timing, Staging & Awards: Saturday September 27, 2025 - 07:00 to 12:00 EST
    • Assist with Healthy Athletes: Saturday September 27, 2025 - 08:00 to 16:00 EST
    • Assist with Timing, Staging & Awards: Saturday September 27, 2025 - 11:30 to 16:30 EST
    • Assist with Opening Ceremony & Dinner: Saturday September 27, 2025 - 17:00 to 20:00 EST
    • Assist with Timing, Staging & Awards: Sunday September 28, 2025 - 08:30 to 14:00 EST
    • Assist with Lunch and Breakdown *Lifting Required*: Sunday September 28, 2025 - 10:30 to 15:00 EST

    Special Olympics Florida is excited to be hosting the State Swimming Championships in Sebastian, Florida on September 27th & 28th.

    Hundreds of athletes from across the state will be competing and we need your help to make it a success! Special Olympics Florida relies almost exclusively on volunteers and cannot do what we do without you.

    Venue: North County Aquatics Center

    Volunteers will assist with the following tasks:

    • Assist with set-up and breakdown of the venue.
    • Check in athletes for the competition and escort them to their lane assignments.
    • Serve as timers for the competition.
    • Distribute results between the pool, competition HQ and awards locations.
    • Assist with preparing and presenting awards.
    • Assist with Opening Ceremony & Dinner

    Contact us at Volunteer@SOFL.org to register for the following opportunities:

    • Competition Announcer: Use a provided script to announce athletes as at the beginning of their race as well as general…

    Location

    On-site
    9450 County Road 512, Sebastian, Florida, US

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