Opportunity Details | 2024 Strong Minds-Summer Sports Classic - Woodbury

2024 Strong Minds-Summer Sports Classic - Woodbury

Special Olympics Minnesota's Summer Sports Classic is being held on August 17th and we are looking for volunteers to help run Strong Minds screenings at the event! Volunteers who would like to volunteer all day may sign up for multiple shifts. 

 

Through Strong Minds, athletes receive free screenings in a fun, welcoming environment. Strong Minds focuses on mental health and helps athletes to develop adaptive coping skills like maintaining emotional wellness under stress, thinking positive thoughts, managing stress and connecting with others. Click here to learn more! Our mission is to improve each athlete's health and fitness, leading to enhanced sports experiences and improved well-being. 

 

Volunteer Expectations….

A great opportunity for anyone with a strong interest in mental or emotional health! Click here to learn more! 

 

Strong Minds Volunteer Medical/Professional Background:

 

Preferred:
• Licensed/Certified Professional Counselor, Professional Clinical Counselor, Marriage & Family Counselor, Mental Health Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists 

•Certified yoga professionals or students.

•Students (Undergraduate or Graduate) in Psychology, Sociology, and/or any licensing programs listed above. 

• Watch our 'What You Need to Know' video for more helpful tips!

Thank you for volunteering with Special Olympics Minnesota! We count on you and you play a very important role in our success!

 

• Wear
  
  • Comfortable clothing & shoes. This role will be indoors. 
  • Volunteer t-shirt (given when you check in).
• Parking/Transportation
  
  • Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your shift starts to find parking & check in.
  • Please contact us if you would like any support with other transportation options. 
• Pack
  
  • Any meals or snacks needed. Lunch will not be provided.
  • A water bottle.
  • We recommend leaving personal items (purses, bags, etc.) at home as we don't have the space to store any items & SOMN is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.   

• Cancellations
• We count on you and couldn't run this event without your support! Please notify SOMN as soon as possible if you need to cancel your volunteer shift.
• Volunteers will be notified of a cancellation (due to weather or for any other reasons) or an update to the schedule by email & text, most often this happens the day of the event to maximize the potential for athletes to compete.

• Keep in Mind
• All volunteers are expected to follow our Volunteer Code of Conduct.
• The relationship between Special Olympics and volunteers is an “at will” arrangement, and termination can happen at any time without cause.
• Watch
• Our 'What You Need to Know' video for some helpful tips before volunteering!

Questions? Contact us at any time at volunteers@somn.org!

 

Thanks again & we can't wait to see you there!

Category:

02 - Summer Games (June) / 004 - Healthy Athletes