Volunteers!!!

Our Volunteers are very important,  as a matter of fact Special Olympics would not exist without them.  There are many different jobs that people volunteer for. These jobs may include, Coaching,  Helping at an event, Helping raise money necessary to run the program, etc.

Desert Special Olympics is always looking for Volunteers to help with our program. If you are interested in joining this awesome team contact:
Kathy Karstens at (760) 343-0050.

A little description of various jobs:

Coach:  Time: 2-6 hours a week. Some weekends. Working directly with the athletes teaching athletic skills, sportsmanship and socialization. Sports include: Aquatics, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Bowling, Bocce and Softball.
Prior experience in the sport is very helpful.

Management Team: Time: Monthly Meetings. Various hours during functions. Assist Desert Special Olympics committee members in planning, coordinating and staffing major sporting, social and/or fundraising events.
Good organizational skills helpful.

Fundraising Team: Time: Monthly Meetings. Various hours during functions. Develop, plan and implement fundraising events to support Desert Special Olympics area. Includes working event and coordinating volunteers.
Creativity and good communication skills a plus.

Day of Event Volunteer: (Area Games, Social Parties, Picnics, etc.)  Time: 1 -10 hours (Depending on function, long events can go in shifts.) Work in and about events either setting up, Cleaning up, Helping with scorekeeping, timing, lifting and moving tables & equipment, escorting athletes to specific sites, keeping pathways clear, working the check-in table, or just where we need you.  Must be comfortable talking to strangers, and some work can be very physical.

Sponsor or Donor: If you cannot donate your time but would like to make a donation to our program you can send donations to:

Desert Special Olympics
 P.O. Box 357
Thousand Palms, Ca. 92276