Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers, and event volunteers. They can also be unified partners – playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities – or fans cheering in the stands.
Our volunteers are of all ages and their commitments can range form an afternoon to a lifetime. They are helping to bring out the champion in every Special Olympics athlete. Special Olympics would not exist today and could not have been created without the time, energy , commitment and enthusiasm of our volunteers. We owe so much to these members of our community who find the time to make the world a better place.
Special Olympics is about transforming lives, including your own. It’s about making your community and neighborhood a more welcoming and accepting place for people of all abilities. We greatly appreciate the local coaches who work with athletes encouraging them to do their best, the photographers who take the most amazing pictures of our athletes in action, the volunteers that make our competitions possible, and the many others who are involved with SOAZ!
