Volunteers
Step 1: In order to volunteer you must contact us to register.
 
Step 2: You can volunteer for State, Area, Parish and Local events and activities.
 
  • To register as a volunteer for Special Olympics (Click here).
  • To volunteer for Area, Parish or Local events contact your Area Director.
 
"Volunteers are the Life Blood of Special Olympics"
 
Special Olympics would not exist today, and could not have been created without the time, energy, commitment and enthusiasm of the more than 500,000 Special Olympics volunteers. Special Olympics relies on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience.
 
Our volunteer pool is dedicated and diverse. Volunteers include: civic and fraternal groups, high school and college students, amateur and professional athletes, corporate employees, sports officials, coaches, teachers, parents and retired persons.
 
Volunteers can get involved at the state/provincial, national or international level, or offer their services locally at a Special Olympics Program in their community. Some volunteers offer a few hours of their time a year at specific events, while others work several hours a week year-round.
 
Volunteering for Special Olympics can create lifelong friendships and rewards of immeasurable value. As a Special Olympics volunteer you will take pride in knowing that you are an important part of a global movement that provides children and adults with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience the excitement, joy and personal fulfillment associated with sport training and competition.
 
Volunteer with Special Olympics Louisiana and make a difference in the lives of more than 8,000 athletes, their families and your community.
 
Whether you wish to help one day a year, or part of every week, our Special Olympics Athletes need volunteers in a various areas including coach and area management, office help, computer assistants and many more.
 
If you would like to help with Special Olympics, please contact the state office at 1-800-345-6644 or your contact your area program.
 
Volunteer Opportunities
  • Aquatics Events
  • Track & Field
  • Badminton Events
  • Basketball Events
  • Bocce Events
  • Bowling Events
  • Cycling Events
  • Equestrian Events
  • Golf Tournaments
  • Gymnastics Meets
  • Horseshoes Events
  • Power Lifting Events
  • Softball Tournaments
  • Table Tennis Events
  • Volleyball Tournaments
  • Games Management Teams
  • Computer Operator
  • Administrative
  • Food Service
  • Medical
  • Venue Setup
  • Publicity
  • Fundraising
Volunteer Information
 
Which form to Use:
If you plan to volunteer directly with the athletes, you must complete the consent for background investigation form, and the Volunteer "A" form.
The Protective Behaviors training is required for all Class A Volunteers.
Please click the link below for more information and to begin your online training!

The Volunteer B form is for management personnel conducting games to register volunteers on-site at the event.

 
Volunteer Forms
 
 
If you have a skill not listed that you think may be of help to Special Olympics, please call us at 1-800-345-6644 or send us an e-mail.

   

 

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