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On behalf of over 4,500 athletes and their families in the state of Kansas, we'd like to invite to be a part of our largest event of the year - Summer Games 2026! This year's games will from June 5-7 at Maize South High School!
Special Olympics transform lives through the thrill of competing, the challenge of falling behind, the friendships that are made and the joy that comes with achieving your best.
Please only register for positions you can COMMIT to fulfilling. Our athletes are counting on you.
If you are a business or organization that is looking to bring a group out, please contact Brent Kaiser (kaiserb@soks.org).
Shifts (48)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set-up | 1:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Help with set up. Examples include help putting up tents, moving and setting up tables and chairs, putting up signage, ect. | 8/8 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bocce Official and Scorekeeper | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with officiating and keeping score for Bocce competition | 8/30 | Over | |
| Tennis Skills Assistant | 11:30am (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assistants are needed to assist in the operations of skills competition. Some tennis experience required. | 4/16 | Over | |
| Tennis Match Play Assistant | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced tennis volunteers are needed to assist in judging and scoring match play competition. | 8/16 | Over | |
| Volunteer Photographer | 11:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School |
| 1/2 | Over | |
| First Aid | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced First Aid Volunteer/Professional | 3/4 | Over | |
| Lunch Prep and Service | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Make sandwiches for teams and package sack lunches. | 9/10 | Over | |
| General Event Volunteer | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Fill any necessary needs at the event that come up during this time. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Awards | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with organization and distribution of awards for tennis, bocce and soccer. | 4/4 | Over | |
| Awards | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with set-up, organization and distribution of medals to competitors | 4/4 | Over | |
| General Event Volunteer | 10:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Fill any necessary needs at the event that come up during this time. | 5/5 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staging - Track Events | 11:15am (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Help call for athletes in given heats and escort to the starting line. | 0/20 | Over | |
| Field Event Awards | 1:15pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with organization, staging of athletes, record keeping and distribution of awards to athletes for Field Events | 3/20 | Over | |
| Shotput | 7:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with staging, measuring and/or recording throw distances | 5/20 | Over | |
| Staging - Track Events | 11:15am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Help call for athletes in given heats and escort to the starting line. | 1/15 | Over | |
| Finish line and Awards - Track | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Duties may include timing, cheering track racers, keeping athletes in order, escorting athletes to recording, and providing water or Assist with organization, staging of athletes, record keeping and distribution of awards to athletes | 12/25 | Over | |
| Finish line and Awards - Track | 10:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Duties may include timing, cheering track racers, keeping athletes in order, escorting athletes to recording, and providing water or Assist with organization, staging of athletes, record keeping and distribution of awards to athletes | 15/25 | Over | |
| Softball Throw | 7:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with staging of throws, measuring and/or recording distances | 11/20 | Over | |
| Staging - Track Events | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Help call for athletes in given heats and escort to the starting line. | 11/20 | Over | |
| Tennis Ball Throw | 9:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with staging, measuring and awards for tennis ball throw. | 3/10 | Over | |
| First Aid | 10:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced First Aid Volunteer/Professional | 0/6 | Over | |
| Standing Long Jump | 7:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Duties may include staging athletes in heats, measuring distances, recording scores, and presenting medals | 4/10 | Over | |
| Turbo Javelin | 7:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with staging of throws, measuring and/or recording distances. | 19/25 | Over | |
| First Aid | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced First Aid Volunteer/Professional | 1/6 | Over | |
| First Aid | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced First Aid Volunteer/Professional | 2/6 | Over | |
| General Event Volunteer | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Fill any necessary needs at the event that come up during this time. | 6/10 | Over | |
| Low Motor Races and Wheelchair Races | 8:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with staging, timing and awards for low motor (shorter race walk events/wheel chair). | 9/12 | Over | |
| First Aid - Dinner/Dance | 6:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced First Aid Volunteer/Professional - Check-in inside the school where dinner is being served at 6pm. | 0/2 | Over | |
| Volunteer Photographer - Dance | 6:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Volunteer photographer wanted to get action shots throughout the day. Time is flexible. We are looking for one person each day. Please contact Chris Burt at burtc@soks.org for more information. Bring your own camera. | 0/2 | Over | |
| Lunch Prep and Service | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Help in packaging sack lunches for teams and volunteers. Meet in the kitchen area inside Maize High School. | 4/6 | Over | |
| Water Volunteer | 7:30am (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Set-up and refill water stations around the facility. Volunteer will be provided with a cart and access to water coolers, cups and water to make sure water stations around the track and field set-up are full. | 1/2 | Over | |
| Volunteer Photographer | 7:30am (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School |
| 1/2 | Over | |
| Fan Zone/General Store Volunteer | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | When athletes aren’t competing or fans are taking a break from cheering they will head to the Fan Zone. Volunteers are needed to help hand out prizes and/or help with the general store in the Fan Zone | 3/4 | Over | |
| Finish line and Awards - Track | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Duties may include timing, cheering track racers, keeping athletes in order, escorting athletes to recording, and providing water or Assist with organization, staging of athletes, record keeping and distribution of awards to athletes | 14/15 | Over | |
| General Event Volunteer | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Fill any necessary needs at the event that come up during this time. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Volunteer Check-in | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with checking-in volunteers, distributing volunteer shirts and directing volunteers to assigned spots. | 3/3 | Over | |
| Volunteer Check-in | 10:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with checking-in volunteers, distributing volunteer shirts and directing volunteers to assigned area. | 4/4 | Over | |
| Fan Zone/General Store Volunteer | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 11600 West 45th Street North Maize, Kansas 67205 Maize South High School | When athletes aren’t competing or fans are taking a break from cheering, they will head to the Fan Zone. Volunteers are needed to help hand out prizes and/or help with the general store in the Fan Zone | 4/4 | Over | |
| Running Long Jump | 7:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Assist with staging, measuring, raking pit and recording distances for running long jump | 10/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staging - Track Events | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Help call for athletes in given heats and escort to the starting line. | 2/25 | Over | |
| Staging - Track Events | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Help call for athletes in given heats and escort to the starting line. | 2/25 | Over | |
| Finish line and Awards - Track | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Duties may include timing, cheering track racers, keeping athletes in order, escorting athletes to recording, and providing water or Assist with organization, staging of athletes, record keeping and distribution of awards to athletes | 6/25 | Over | |
| Finish line and Awards - Track | 7:30am (CT) | 10:30am (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Duties may include timing, cheering track racers, keeping athletes in order, escorting athletes to recording, and providing water or Assist with organization, staging of athletes, record keeping and distribution of awards to athletes | 7/25 | Over | |
| First Aid | 7:30am (CT) | 10:30am (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced First Aid Volunteer/Professional | 1/4 | Over | |
| Volunteer Photographer | 7:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School |
| 0/2 | Over | |
| First Aid | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Experienced First Aid Volunteer/Professional | 1/2 | Over | |
| Lunch Prep and Service | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize High School | Help in packaging sack lunches for teams and volunteers. Meet in the kitchen area inside Maize High School. | 1/2 | Over | |
| General Event Volunteer | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3701 N Tyler Rd Maize, KS 67205 Maize South High School | Fill any necessary needs at the event that come up during this time. | 2/2 | Over |
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