Volunteer Application Process for Class A Volunteers (Adults 18 and Over)

• All volunteers must complete SOVA's Class A Adult Volunteer Registration Form and present a photo ID.
  
• All Class A adult volunteers are subject to criminal history records and sex offender registry checks before they can volunteer. Automatic disqualifiers for participating as a SOVA volunteer include
  • Conviction of a felony
  • Conviction of a Class 1 misdemeanor crime against another person or similar crime with a special penalty structure
  • Conviction of a Class 1 misdemeanor crime or similar crime with a special penalty structure within the past ten years
  • Conviction of crimes of moral turpitude
  • Standing or active protective orders
  • Adverse judgment for damages or civil penalty involving sexual or physical abuse
    
• SOVA reserves the right to disqualify a potential or approved volunteer with or without cause.
  
• All Class A adult volunteers must present a photo ID at every event or have their identity verified by an approved volunteer attending the event.
  
• All Class A adult volunteers are required to undergo criminal history records and sex offender registry checks once every three years in order to continue as a SOVA volunteer.
  
• If an applicant answers “yes” to the question regarding their driving record on the Volunteer Registration Form or if SOVA receives information through the background check that the applicant may have motor vehicle related charges, SOVA will conduct a Motor Vehicle Records check. If the applicant had a DUI/DWI within the past seven years or three moving violations within the past three years, the applicant will not be allowed to drive vehicles or transport athletes/volunteers on behalf of SOVA. The applicant may volunteer in other capacities if all other eligibility requirements are met.