Please read before agreeing:
- I affirm under penalty of perjury, that all answers are truthful and understand that Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) may refuse to allow me to volunteer if I provided incorrect information or withheld information;
- I give permission for SOCO to obtain information relating to my criminal history records including arrest and conviction data, plea bargains and deferred adjudications;
- I understand and acknowledge that as long as I remain a volunteer with SOCO, the criminal history checks will be repeated every three years;
- The relationship between SOCO and volunteers is an "at will" arrangement and it may be terminated at any time, without reason or cause by either party;
- I grant SOCO and Special Olympics, Inc. permission to use my likeness, voice and words in or on television, radio, film, websites or in any form, format or media to promote Special Olympics, its mission and to raise funds for Special Olympics;
- I waive, release and discharge SOCO, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives from any liability for all damages of whatever kind or nature that may result in connection with SOCO conducting criminal history checks on me;
- I will notify SOCO of all changes to the information provided on this original form.
Volunteer Code of Ethics
- Fulfill assignment responsibility: Carry out all aspects of your assignment; attend all required meetings; and notify the volunteer coordinator if you cannot complete an assignment.
- Set a good example for the athlete: Refrain from smoking, consuming alcohol or using profanity as a volunteer; be discreet in your personal relationships with athletes and avoid any behavior which may be misunderstood or misinterpreted; and be helpful to and supportive of everyone associated with Special Olympics.
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship and cooperation: Support the decisions of Special Olympics CO staff, referees, judges, and committees, and use proper dissent processes; be respectful during ceremonies; praise the athletes for their efforts and encourage them to be happy for the success of other athletes; and support and encourage other volunteers and staff.
- Be vigilant and aware of the safety of the athlete: Never leave an athlete unchaperoned; report anything you observe, either in the physical environment or in an individual’s behavior, which you feel may cause potential harm.
- Be loyal to your commitment to Special Olympics: Look for constructive ways to overcome obstacles.
- Take advantage of the opportunities Special Olympics offers you: Be open to new ideas and new ways of doing things; become an active participant by extending your involvement to other roles of leadership and training; and delight in the change your involvement makes in the life of someone you know and in the many lives of those you’ll never meet.
Special Olympics Colorado Unified Sports® Partner Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration of participating in The Special Olympics Unified Sports® program, I represent that I understand the nature of the event and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in Unified Sports® events. I fully understand the event involves risks of serious bodily injury which may be caused by my own actions or inactions, by the actions of others participating in the event, or by conditions in which the event takes place. I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and/or damages I may incur as a result of my participation. I acknowledge that at any time if I feel that the event conditions are unsafe, I will discontinue participation immediately.
If during my participation in Special Olympics activities I should need emergency medical treatment and I am not able to give my consent for, or make my own arrangements for that treatment because of my injuries, I authorize Special Olympics Colorado to take whatever measures are necessary to protect my health and well-being, including, if necessary, hospitalization.
By electronically applying my name to this form, I hereby consent and agree that I have thoroughly reviewed this form and agree to said terms and conditions. Checking this box and adding my electronic signature equals acceptance and agreement as if actually signed by me in writing and has the same force and effect as a signature affixed by hand. This agreement constitutes "a writing signed by you" under any applicable law or regulation, and shall be deemed for all purposes (a) to have been “signed” and (b) to constitute an “original” when printed from electronic files or records established and maintained in the normal course of business. I agree that I have not impersonated any other person or used a name that I am not authorized, by law, to use.
