TENNIS BUDDIES
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA VOLUNTEER STANDARDS
lshkolnick@sone.org
402-331-5545 Extension 23
Special Olympics Nebraska has various designations for Volunteers. Most of our volunteers for the Omaha Tennis Buddies Program are Category A Volunteers.
Description: Coach, chaperone, unified partner
Category "A" volunteers are those who have regular, close physical contact with athletes; are in a position of authority or supervision of athletes; are in a position of trust of athletes; and/or handle substantial amounts of cash or other assets of athletes. Examples include: Coaches, Chaperones and Unified Partners. These volunteers are required to submit a signed, completed and truthful Volunteer Application. The information submitted will be used to complete a criminal records check.
Contact: Lisa Shkolnick: lshkolnick@sone.org
If you would like to become a Category "A" volunteer, there are two steps to the process.
1) Click on this Protective Behaviors Training link below for a brief training presentation.
2). Please print, complete and mail the Category A Volunteer Form to:
Special Olympics
11011 Q Street, Suite 104C
Omaha, NE 68137
Criminal background checks are conducted on all individuals seeking volunteer opportunities that require one-on-one contact with Special Olympics Nebraska athletes or volunteers with administrative and fiscal authority.
Day-Of-Event Volunteer
Description: Present awards, escort athletes, keep score, announce
Commitment: Part of the day of event
Description: Run component of competition or event
Commitment: Day of event