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Keith Thompson

Special Olympics Ulster
106a University Street
Belfast
BT7 1HP
T: 028 9089 2994

 

Volunteering opportunities at Special Olympics Ulster's events.

Our events will start in November across Ulster. We will host 25 different sporting events for over 2,000 registered Special Olympics athletes. We need volunteers to support the delivery of events which are safe, fun and offer an enjoyable experience to our athletes. 

Each of our events are planned, managed and evaluated by a team of event management volunteers who are supported by a team of sport specific and general volunteers. 

Full training and support is offered by a Special Olympics staff member. If you're already convinced, why not fill out this short from and a member of staff will call you back to discuss the next steps. Alternatively, read on for more about our roles and responsibilities.

GENERAL VOLUNTEERS Supports the event management team. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES General volunteers cover a range of key positions including: registration desk, sports information desk, equipment set up and tear down, car parking duties, assisting with the flow of participants around the venue and supervising key entry and exit points. SKILLS NEEDED There are no particular skills needed for these roles. Full training will be provided at the event.
EVENT MANAGER  The event manager will work in conjunction with a staff member (the regional development officer) to assist with the planning and implementation of events. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Overseeing of the running of an event.  Ensure compliance with Special Olympics policies and standards. Be the point of contact for the event management team.  SKILLS NEEDED Good leadership and communications skills are needed for this role. Must be able to plan and organise resources effectively.  FOR MORE Please click here for the full event manager role description.
COMPETITION MANAGER The competition manager will work in conjunction with a staff member (regional development officer) to assist with the planning and implementation of the sports competition of the event. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Overseeing of the running of the sports competition of the event.  Ensure compliance with Special Olympics and NGB sports rules and regulations. Be the point of contact for all sports officials during the event.  SKILLS NEEDED Good leadership and communications skills are needed for this role. Knowledge/experience of the specific sport being delivered is essential.  FOR MORE Please click here for the full competition manager role description.
OPERATIONS MANAGER The operations manager is primarily responsible for managing most of the operational (i.e.- non-competition) aspects of the event. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Overseeing the work of all functional area (fa) managers under operations. Assisting with the overall management of the event team and implementation of the event plan. Deputise for the event manager as required. SKILLS NEEDED Good organisation and communications skills are needed for this role. Must be able to organise resources resources effectively.  FOR MORE Please click here for the full operations manager role description.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORDINATOR The volunteer services coordinator is the point of contact for all volunteers leading up to the event day. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that all volunteers are officially registered with Special Olympics Ireland. Ensure that the requested number of volunteers are assigned to the required roles. Ensure that all volunteers are deployed appropriately, valued and recognised for their time and contribution. SKILLS NEEDED Good inter-personal and communications skills are needed for this role. FOR MORE Please click here for the full volunteer services coordinator role description.
SAFETY OFFICER The safety officer will work closely with all members of the event management team to ensure the event is planned and managed as safely as possible.  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake a risk assessment of the venue. Undertake an emergency response plan for the venue. Overseeing the development of venue lay-out drawings with regard to site & operational safety. SKILLS NEEDED Knowledge of current Health & Safety practices.  FOR MORE Please click here for the full safety officer role description.
SPORT SPECIFIC VOLUNTEERS The competition manager is supported by a team of sport specific volunteers who act as sports officials at events. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Implement the relevant Special Olympics and NGB rules of each sport. SKILLS NEEDED Knowledge/experience of the specific sport being delivered.  Additional training on Special Olympics and NGB rules and regulations will be provided prior to the event.
PROVISIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019 - 2020 We are currently working to finalise our Calendar of Events 2019 - 2020. However, at present, we are recruiting volunteers for the following events:             Sport Provisional Area           Provisional Date                     Ten Pin Bowling            Lisburn  November 2019  Ten Pin Bowling  L/Derry  November 2019  Ten Pin Bowling  Monaghan  November 2019  Swimming  Omagh  February 2020  Swimming  Lisburn  February 2020  Swimming  Armagh  February 2020  Bocce  Antrim  March 2020  Bocce  Magherafelt  May 2020  Bocce  Magherafelt  May 2020  Athletics  Monaghan  June 2020  Athletics  L/Derry  June 2020  Athletics  Antrim   June 2020 If you are interested in volunteering at any of our events, or you would like to discuss the various volunteer roles outlined above, please complete the contact form at the top of the page. A member of staff team will contact you within three days of your request. Thank you for taking the time to consider Special Olympics.
VOLUNTEERING IN A CLUB In the Ulster Region, we have 64 community sports clubs, special schools, adult centres and services providing weekly training sessions to over 2000 athletes. All of our clubs are managed by teams of volunteers who give their valuable time to ensure our athletes can develop and perform at regional, national and international events. Special Olympics Ulster is offering you the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our athletes by becoming one of the team.Please see below for a full list of volunteer vacancies in our clubs. You can sort the list alphabetically by area or club by clicking on the column header.

Current Volunteer Opportunities Available In Our Clubs RIGHT NOW!

	**Please note that a general volunteer role will cover a number of tasks including: equipment set up and tear down; registration of athletes and volunteers; inducting new volunteers; supervision of athletes between activities; serving refreshments; supervising the tuck shop**