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We are so glad that you are interested in getting registered as a volunteer! Please follow the steps in order below to get started.
Note: we cannot have volunteers help in any way without completing all of these steps and your background check being fully processed internally. The sooner these steps are completed, the better!
1. Complete the online form below. Be sure to list a good email that you check, as that is our primary way to connect with you!
1. Complete the online form below. Be sure to list a good email that you check, as that is our primary way to connect with you!
2. Complete the following paperwork. All perspective volunteers are required to complete the Volunteer Application. If the applicant is under 18 years old, they must also complete the Student/Minor Reference Form. Everyone must complete the protective behaviors document.
2. Complete the following paperwork. All perspective volunteers are required to complete the Volunteer Application. If the applicant is under 18 years old, they must also complete the Student/Minor Reference Form. Everyone must complete the protective behaviors document.
On the Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) website, please complete the following under the heading "Volunteer Forms & Certifications":
Volunteer Application, which is a fillable PDF
If the volunteer is under 18 years old, they need to complete the Student/Minor Reference Form
Protective Behaviors Certification, completed in the SO Learn portal by selecting "Main Portal"
Concussion Training Certification, also completed in the SO Learn portal
NOTE: PDFs of certificates for both Protective Behaviors and Concussion Training must be emailed as described below as proof of completion.
3. Once you have fully completed the paperwork and trainings above, all files must be scanned as a PDF (if not completed digitally) that is easily readable and email it to vickersrc@comcast.net and somdfc@gmail.com or click here to start the email.
3. Once you have fully completed the paperwork and trainings above, all files must be scanned as a PDF (if not completed digitally) that is easily readable and email it to vickersrc@comcast.net and somdfc@gmail.com or click here to start the email.
All paperwork must be complete and received by SOMDFC before anyone can begin to volunteer.
Please note, it may take some time to process this paperwork, as it is a manual process that is completed by county volunteers. Please wait two weeks before sending a follow up email to check the status of your submitted paperwork if you have not heard from anyone.
Note: after scanning all of this paperwork, it is your responsibility to keep the originals for three years, which is how long they are valid for.
4. Complete this form as many times as you need to make sure all of your emails are added to our county email communication system. There is no limit on how many times you can submit this form, we just ask that you enter one email per submission.
4. Complete this form as many times as you need to make sure all of your emails are added to our county email communication system. There is no limit on how many times you can submit this form, we just ask that you enter one email per submission.
5. Be sure to check your email for updates and announcements about different opportunities to support our year round sports!
5. Be sure to check your email for updates and announcements about different opportunities to support our year round sports!
If you are having any issues completing this process, plesse feel free to email somdfc@gmail.com and we will be happy to help you as soon as possible!
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