The following volunteer opportunity is open to both students and adults. Earn up to 5 SSL hours to serve as a volunteer for Children’s Hospital’s upcoming conference in recognition of April 2026 National Youth Sports Safety Month. The Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center has partnered with the Student Athletes for Educational Opportunities (SAFEO), Inc. to host the “Sports Safety Makes Winning Possible” conference dedicated to raising awareness, education, prevention, recovery, training and rehabilitation, associated with student athletes and sports-related injuries. The event will consist of a powerful panel of experts, who will engage an audience of DMV area student athletes, coaches, parents and other stakeholders in a discussion about sports safety. To participate, please select one of the following volunteer opportunities listed below.
Logistics: Help with event set up and breakdown
Marketing assistant: Assist event
Refreshments: Assist with food and beverage distribution
Exhibitor assistant: Assist participating sponsors with their exhibit
SAFEO booth: Pass out materials, membership signage and sale merch
Once you've selected your volunteer opportunity. Please send us an acknowledgement email at safeoinc@gmail.com using the hashtag #StudentAthleteForLife in the email subject line. Someone from our staff will contact you as a follow up.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
