Angel City Sports
Team
Too many athletes with disabilities face isolation, high costs, and limited access to adaptive sports. Angel City Sports breaks down these barriers, creating opportunities to play, compete, and connect through free equipment, inclusive events, and an empowering community.
Find the right volunteer opportunity for you
Volunteers are the life blood of Angel City Sports as we grow our support for the Paralympic Movement providing adapted sports opportunities for thousands of people with disabilities every year.
From event volunteer, to program ambassador and our leadership council, we have an opportunity for you.
Our Adaptive Sports programs include Wheelchair Basketball, Adaptive Golf, Wheelchair Tennis, Adaptive Fitness, Swim, Track & Field, and more! Volunteers will receive professional instruction from the Angel City Sports staff during the extension of the program
Responsibilities may include:
- Setup:
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 assist with registration 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
If you have questions, please feel free to contact info@angelcitysports.org or call (424) 286-4227
Volunteer at a flagship event or multisport day
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!
Volunteer Opportunities
Angel City Sports
Youth Council
The Angel City Sports Youth Leadership Council are seeking highly motivated students who have completed 6th grade, up to 12th grade, that are eager to learn and advocate for youth and adults with disabilities. The Youth Leadership Council is a premier volunteer experience program to develop young leaders and gain involvement in the adaptive sports community.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Angel City Sports breaks down barriers and makes the ease of access so much easier. It’s so important for those with disabilities to be active as there are so many positive health benefits and conversely, many negative impacts if inactive
-Joe Guintu
Rose
Veldman