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Winter Games Volunteer Information Overview

Section A: All About Special Olympics Texas and Winter Games
1. What is the Special Olympics movement? And Special Olympics Texas?
2. What is Winter Games?
3. When will Winter Games take place?
4. How many athletes and teams will take part?
5. What sports are offered at Winter Games?
6. Are the rules the same for Special Olympics sports?
7. Who are our partners or sponsors?

Section B: Volunteering at Special Olympics Texas Winter Games
1. Why volunteer for Winter Games?
2. What does it take to be a volunteer?
3. Can I bring my child(ren) with me to volunteer?
4. Do I have know all about sports to volunteer at Winter Games?
5. What sort of volunteer opportunities or positions are there at Winter Games?
6. Where would I be assigned to volunteer at Winter Games?
7. How long will I be expected to volunteer each day?
8. How will I be trained?
9. What will I be given as a volunteer?
10. Will I be provided a meal?
11. I don't live near Austin. Is there some way I can become involved locally?

Section C: Signing Up to Volunteer at Winter Games
1. How do I sign up to volunteer during Winter Games?
2. How do I sign up a group or family to volunteer during Winter Games?
3. Who can make up a volunteer group?
4. How long will it take?
5. Can I sign up for more than one shift?
6. Why do I see an opportunity on the main volunteer schedule, but I cannot find it on the online volunteer registration form?
7. Is there a deadline to register to volunteer at Winter Games?

Section D: After You Have Signed Up
1. What is the shift confirmation I just received by e-mail?
2. What do I need to bring with me?
3. Where do I check in for my assigned shift?
4. I need proof that I volunteered for school, court, etc. What do I do?

Section E: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I bring my child(ren) to volunteer with me?
2. Are there any events I can attend for fun?
3. Where should I park?
4. How should I act around the athletes?
5. What should I say to the athletes?
6. What if at the last minute I cannot make the shift I signed up for?
7. What if it rains?
8. What should I wear?
9. What if there is an accident? Or someone gets hurt?