Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Special Olympics Family Festival! Please complete the following form to register as a volunteer. You will receive an email with your volunteer assignment closer to the event. Please be sure to bring a photo ID on the day of the event.

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* 1. Name

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* 3. Address

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* 4. Mobile Phone Number

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* 5. School/Organization/Company

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* 6. T-shirt Size

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* 7. Date of Birth. All volunteers must be 15 or older. Friend-For-A-Day volunteers must be 16 or older.

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* 8. Emergency Contact Name

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* 9. Emergency Contact Phone Number

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* 10. Select the role you want to volunteer for at SOFF 2025.

Please review the following waiver and code of conduct and enter your name below to indicate acceptance.

Waiver and release of liability, assumption of risk and indemnification agreement for communicable diseases (“Agreement”).
In consideration of being allowed to volunteer in any way in Special Olympics sports training, competition or fundraising activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:
  1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious and/or communicable diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,
  2. IN KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
  3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection again infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest Special Olympics Illinois or venue official immediately; and,
  4. I agree to adhere to the COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT set forth herein below:

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT
I am choosing to volunteer in SOILL/SOFF group activities at my own risk. Accordingly, I agree to the following to help keep me and my fellow participants safe:
  • If I have COVID-19 symptoms, or other any similar communicable disease, I will NOT participate in or attend any SOILL group activities until at least 7 days after I no longer am exhibiting any symptoms, and my doctor has given me written clearance to participate in any SOILL group activity. If I am exposed to COVID-19, or any similar communicable disease, and have no symptoms, I will NOT participate in or attend SOILL group activities until at least 14 days after exposure.
  • SOILL gave me education on SOILL rules for COVID-19 and who is at high-risk. I know that if I have a high-risk condition, I have more risk that I could get sick or die from COVID-19. If I have a high-risk condition, I should not go to SOILL events in person, until there is little or no Coronavirus in my community.
  • I know that before or when I attend any SOILL group activity, they may ask me some questions about symptoms and exposure to COVID-19, or any similar communicable disease. They may also take my temperature. I will answer truthfully and participate fully.
  • I will keep at least 6 ft/2m from all participants at all times.
  • I will wash my hands for a minimum of 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer prior to participating in any SOILL group activity. I will wash my hands any time I sneeze, cough, go to the restroom, or get my hands dirty.
  • I will avoid touching my face. I will cover my mouth when I cough or sneeze and afterward I will immediately wash my hands.
  • I will not share drinking bottles or towels with other people.
  • I will only share equipment when I am instructed to, and, if instructed to share equipment, I will first make certain it has been disinfected.
  • I understand that if I fail to follow these rules and recommendations, or any other rules and recommendations SOILL may adopt in the future, I may not be allowed to participate in SOILL group activities.
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HERBY FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK, WAIVE AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, Special Olympics Inc., Special Olympics Illinois, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of the venue/premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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* 11. I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. Please indicate your acceptance by entering your name in the box below.

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