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Volunteers are needed for the Special Olympics Kansas State Volleyball Tournament, November 13, 2026 at Okun Field House in Shawnee.
Lots of volunteers are needed to make this event a huge success for our athletes. This is a popular event and volunteer positions fill up fast. Sign up below today for one of the available openings! Groups are welcome!
All volunteers will receive this year's Volunteer T-shirt.
Supplies, such as clipboards and stopwatches, are provided, but you may also bring your own.
Any questions, please contact Brent Kaiser at kaiserb@soks.org.
Unsure about volunteering or what to expect? Check out our Day of Event Volunteer Guide!
Training where needed will be provided on-site.
Shifts (10)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid/CPR Volunteer | 8:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Basic First Aid/CPR Volunteers are needed to be on-site to assist with any athlete injuries/issues during games. Must be 18 years old. | 0/2 | Register |
| Volleyball Referee | 8:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Previous referee or playing experience requested but not required. | 3/7 | Register |
| Volleyball Scorekeeper/Line Judge | 8:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Keep score, help keep courts on schedule, and submit scoresheets to awards. Assist referees with judging if the ball landed in/out and shagging balls. | 14/14 | Full |
| Lunch Prep and Service | 9:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Assist with preparation and packaging of TBD team meals. | 5/6 | Register |
| General Event Assistance/General Store | 10:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Shawnee, KS 66218 | Provide general event assistance including set-up/tear down and other duties as assigned. Some volunteers will be assigned to run the general merchandise store. | 2/5 | Register |
| Volunteer Photographer | 10:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Volunteer photographers wanted to capture action and team shots during the competition. The time required for this shift is flexible. Contact Ashley Pippin at pippina@soks.org if you have questions. | 1/2 | Register |
| Awards | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Assist with awards organization and distributing medals to teams/athletes. | 4/4 | Full |
| First Aid/CPR Volunteer | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Basic First Aid/CPR Volunteers are needed to be on-site to assist with any athlete injuries/issues during games. Must be 18 years old. | 1/2 | Register |
| Volleyball Referee | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Previous referee or playing experience requested but not required. | 4/7 | Register |
| Volleyball Scorekeeper/Line Judge | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Okun Fieldhouse Shawnee, KS 66218 | Keep score, help keep courts on schedule, and submit scoresheets to awards. Assist referees with judging if the ball landed in/out and shagging balls. | 7/14 | Register |
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