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Help Wanted for Special Olympics World Games

Halie Cook | Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015

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The 2015 Special Olympics World Games has job openings for individuals who are interested in helping Los Angeles welcome over 7,000 athletes from all over the world.

The event will run July 25 to August 2 in Los Angeles with 177 countries expected to participate.

Open positions range in experience levels from manager opportunities to internship opportunities.

Departments currently accepting applications include broadcast, community relations, development, digital strategy, finance, guest services & events, workforce management & human relations, media & communications, operations, sales, sports & athlete experience and technology.

Volunteers, or “Heroes”, are also needed to help with the event.

Requirements to volunteer include being over the age of 18, have availability to help at least 5 days for six to eight hours, pass a background check, complete all training, provide your own accommodation and transportation and have a photo uploaded for your credentials.

International volunteers are also welcome but must be signed up as a registered volunteer with their local Special Olympics program.

“Fans in the Stands” are also needed for the event to support athletes from the cheering section.

Santa Clarita joined with the local Special Olympics Santa Clarita Valley and is a host town for the 2015 Special Olympics.

For more information on jobs, volunteer opportunities and the Special Olympics you can go to the LA2015 website.

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11 Comments

Vianka Ramos says:

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 at

Mar Licea

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Mary Stelow says:

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 at

How & where do we apply?

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Greg Cowell says:

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 at

I’m in
PM me

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Bree Lazalde says:

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 at

I’m interested- where do I apply!?

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Saamie Kephart says:

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 at

I could join! Aren’t we the host town?!?

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Mary Mulligan King says:

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 at

Kevin Mulligan

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Lori Malone says:

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 at

When and where?

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LA2015 Special Olympic World Games says:

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 at

Thank you all so much for reaching out about volunteer opportunities! We would love for all of you to sign up for our Volunteer Team! You can sign up right up on our website – just follow the link below:

http://bit.ly/1xvu47N

Or go to http://www.LA2015.org and click on the Volunteer tab on top!

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Marcus Magdaleno says:

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 at

Where do i apply …??

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Jamie rivas says:

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 at

Looking forward to the opportunity to be part of such an awesome event!

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Morgan Camden says:

Thursday, Jan 22, 2015 at

Click the link y’all.

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