Volunteer Opportunities
Join our team of volunteers and discover a world of meaningful opportunities. At Angel City Sports, we're dedicated to creating a positive impact through adaptive sports. When you become a volunteer, you're not only contributing your time and energy, but you're also opening doors to new experiences. As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to make a difference in the lives of athletes of all ages. But it's not just a one-way street – you'll find yourself learning and growing, too. Interact with athletes, gain insight into the disabled community, and forge connections within our tight-knit group. Join us today and become a part of the Angel City Sports family.
Program
Volunteer
Our ongoing adaptive sports programs include Wheelchair Basketball, Adaptive Golf, Air Rifle, Blind Soccer, and more!
Event
Volunteer
Events includes our Annual Angel City Games, Courage Weekend, Para-Golf Classic Tournament, Multi-Sport Days, and more!
Outreach Ambassador
Represent Angel City Sports during in-person community events, phone calls, virtual meetings, and other opportunities.
Leadership
Council
The Angel City Sports Leadership Team works together on development and execution of flagship events.
Program Volunteer
Our Adaptive Sports programs include Wheelchair Basketball, Adaptive Golf, Air Rifle, Blind Soccer, and more! Volunteers will receive professional instruction from the Angel City Sports Staff during the extension of the program.
Responsibilities:
Set-Up
All volunteers will aim to arrive at the Program Location 30 minutes before it begins
Be able to lift 20 pounds or more e.g., tool bag, sports equipment, wheelchairs, tires
Transport sports wheelchairs, basketballs, pumps, golf clubs to designated location
During Program
Volunteers will be given an iPad and a mobile hot spot to assure that people register for the Program, if athletes have not registered, we will guide them to register on ACS website
Interacting with Adaptive Athletes and assisting them in the current sport if needed
Providing additional support to ACS Staff, Coaches, or Assistant Coaches when needed
If there is available equipment, we would recommend volunteers to hop in and play
Cheering on and motivating all Adaptive Athletes during practice and competitions
Wrap-up
Volunteers will organize sporting equipment before transporting (e.g., tires on wheelchairs, balls in their carrying bags and air pumps in tool bag) to assigned location
Everyone will work as a team to transport sporting equipment to designated location
Scan the area for personal valuables, lost items, and trash to keep a clean environment
Estimated time commitment:
4 – 6 hours per month
Volunteers can provide support for 2-3 hours or entirety of Program duration
Questions:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Cristian Lira at cris@angelcitysports.org
Josh Lucas at josh@angelcitysports.org or call (424) 286-4227
Event Volunteer
A list of Angel City Sports Events includes our Annual Angel City Games, Courage Weekend, Para-Golf Classic Tournament, Multi-Sport Days, and more!
Each one of these events is unique and may be held over the span of one or multiple days. Volunteers will join optional zoom trainings before these events to cover safety protocols, be on the same page regarding event logistics, and to learn about the adaptive sports offered.
During the event, volunteers will receive professional instruction from the Angel City Sports Staff and our current Leadership Team. Volunteers will receive information packets with updated information regarding event time, address, duration, and responsibilities leading up to the event day!
Estimated time commitment:
5 - 10 hours per month / 3-4 hours of support on Event Day
Volunteers can join our zoom raining meetings (1.5 hours) and provide
Questions:
Contact us at info@angelcitysports.org or (424) 286-4227
Outreach Ambassador
Outreach Ambassadors will represent Angel City Sports during in-person events, phone calls, virtual meetings, and other opportunities.
The goal of this volunteer position is to spread awareness about adaptive sports, inform the public about our organization, and build a larger community of adaptive athletes!
This team will be in frequent communication via email and phone calls while also meeting regularly through zoom meetings for Outreach Training.
Responsibilities:
Attend zoom training meetings which consist of learning about our ACS history, expanding on upcoming outreach events, and going over organization strategies
Volunteers will aim to arrive at Outreach Location 30 minutes before it begins to set up
Be able to lift 15 pounds or more e.g., outreach equipment, sports equipment, etc.
Transport equipment to and from the event, maintaining organization of items
Interacting with new adaptive athletes and their families, teaching them about our mission while also motivating them to come to an ACS event and join our newsletter
Estimated time commitment:
6 - 8 hours per month
In-person Outreach events range from 2-4 hours two or three times a month
Questions:
Contact Cristian Lira at cris@angelcitysports.org with “Outreach Ambassador” on subject line
Leadership Council
The Angel City Sports Leadership Team works together on the development of flagship events such as the Angel City Games, Courage Weekend, Para Golf Classic Tournament, and our Multi-Sport Days!
Diverse leaders collaborate as a team to ensure the procedure of an event is done with the highest quality.
Volunteers who are interested in joining the Leadership council must submit their updated resume and letter of intent, showing experience and interest in transforming the lives of many people while also helping lead the Paralympic movement.
Estimated time commitment:
6 - 12 hours per month
Our Leadership Council will meet online or in person for 1.5 hours and provide 5+ hours of support on Event Days
Questions:
Contact us at info@angelcitysports.org or (424) 286-4227