The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Shifts

• 10am – 2pm (10 volunteers)

Event Expectations
This event is held outdoors at sand point beach.
Our team will be assisting setting up tents, decking, bike barricades, signs and sorting incentives.

Food and Beverage
Lunch provided by polar plunge team.

Attire
Dress for the weather. You will be working outside.

Transportation/Parking
Transportation on your own to sand point beach.

Safety
Dress for the weather. You will be working outside.

Red #SMSCgives shirts can be picked up at three locations:

1. T-shirts will be available at all SMSCGives events. (Sizes limited)
2. Community Center: Email smscgives@shakopeedakota.org to schedule a pickup.
3. Team Member Entrance Security Desk: Make sure you state you are picking up a RED SMSCGIVES
   SHIRT. Contact security dispatch at 952.496.7222 if any issues arise. Please note that shirts have been
   moved around during construction and are now stored in a locker that Security must access.

Submitting Outreach Hours

1. Once you have registered for an event on the SMSCgives page, go to the UKG app/website.
2. Go into Workforce Management, and click on “Time-Off Request” as you would for PTO.
3. Select your event date and shift time. Then, in the “deduct from” menu, select “Outreach”.
4. Verify hours submitted and wait for approval from your manager.
5. Failure to submit a request in UKG will result in un-paid participation hours.

You’ve signed up for an event. Now What?

1. Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email. Make note of the email you registered with. All communications will be sent to that email only.
2. Make note of the event’s time, location, and the shift you signed up for.
3. Prior to the event, you will receive a reminder notification. If you are no longer able to attend the event, please cancel your sign up or contact the event captain.
4. At the event location, find the #SMSCgives check-in table and be sure to check in with the event captains. You’ll receive instructions from them once the event begins.
5. Please note that not all event locations have a time clock available. Please work with your reporting manager to ensure outreach hours are logged.

For questions, contact the Event Captains

• Matt Bursott, 612.910.1281 or matt.bursott@shakopeedakota.org
• Eric Zimmerman, 952.356.2591 or eric.zimmerman@mdfire.org