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Volunteer Application Process:
Note: The Volunteer Application and the Protective Behaviors Training must be completed before participating in any Special Olympics event and then renewed every 3 years.
Step 1: Fill out the Volunteer Application Form.
While most of this form can be filled out on the computer, it must be printed so the applicant can sign page 1. Scan the completed form and attach it to an email to specialolympicsharford@gmail.com to be sent at the end of the following steps in the process.
Minors (applicants under 18) are required to print and complete the Student/Minor References form, which must be signed by two non-family references. This must be submitted with the Volunteer Application Form or the application will not be processed.
Step 2: Complete the Protective Behaviors Training (online video course).
This course includes a mandatory short quiz. Upon the successful completion of this quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion. Save the certificate of completion and email it with your application form to specialolympicsharford@gmail.com.
You are NOT ELIGIBLE TO TRAIN OR COMPETE AS A UNIFIED PARTNER UNTIL ALL FORMS ARE ACCEPTED BY THE SOMD OFFICE. Incomplete or partial files cannot be processed.
To sign up for the sports for which you would like to volunteer, please visit the volunteer sign-up page.