Thank you for your continued support of Special Olympics Washington and for your interest in volunteering. Your time and commitment help create meaningful experiences for athletes across our state, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our community!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! – Spring Season 2026
Registration links for Spring Season volunteer opportunities are now open! Spring Season is our largest lift of the year and has so many great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, a family or a group! Approximately 2,000 volunteers will be needed for the 12 regular season events happening around the state while another 2,000 volunteers will be needed just for State Games Weekend.
No sports experience is needed – we’ll teach you anything you need to know. Not sure what role you’d like to help with? Email volunteer@volunteer.org and we’ll help you find the perfect fit!
- Saturday, April 18 | SW Region Swimming
- King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way
- 300+ volunteers needed!
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 15
- Sunday, April 19 | NW Region Swimming
- King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way
- 300+ volunteers needed!
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 15
- Saturday, April 25 | NW Region Athletics (track & field)
- Marysville Pilchuck High School, Marysville
- 300+ volunteers needed!
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 22
- Saturday, April 25 | East Region Soccer
- McFarland Middle School, Othello
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 22
- Sunday, April 26 | SW Region Athletics (track & field)
- Mt. Tahoma High School, Tacoma
- 300+ volunteers needed!
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 22
- Sunday, April 26 | SW Region Soccer
- Mt. Tahoma High School, Tacoma
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 22
- Saturday, May 2 | NW Region Soccer
- Starfire Sports Complex, Tukwila
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 29
- Registration is almost full!
- Saturday, May 2 | East Region Athletics (track & field)
- Cheney High School, Cheney
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 29
- Saturday, May 9 | East Region Swimming
- Eastern Washington University, Cheney
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 29
- Saturday, May 9 | UCS Unified Soccer, Districts 1 & 2
- Goddard Stadium/Mariner High School, Everett
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 6
- Registration link coming soon
- Saturday, May 9 | UCS Unified Soccer, District 3
- Sparks Stadium, Puyallup
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 6
- VIEW SCHEDULE HERE
- Saturday, May 9 | UCS Unified Soccer, District 4
- Kiggins Bowl, Vancouver
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 6
- VIEW SCHEDULE HERE
- State Spring Games
- May 29 – 31 | Tacoma and Federal Way
- Pre-registration deadline: 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 26
- VIEW SCHEDULE HERE
- Thursday, May 28 | Set-up
- Thursday, May 28 | Campus Support (Volunteer Check-in, Admin prep, etc.)
- Friday, May 29 | Set-up
- Friday, May 29 | Campus Support (Volunteer Check-in, Admin prep, etc.)
- Saturday, May 30 | Swimming (Federal Way)
- Saturday, May 30 | Athletics
- Saturday, May 30 | Soccer
- Saturday, May 30 | Healthy Athletes
- Saturday, May 30 | Olympic Town
- Saturday, May 30 | Hair Fair
- Saturday, May 30 | Victory Dance
- Saturday, May 30 | Campus Support (Volunteer Check-in, Merchandise Sales, Lunch Distribution)
- Sunday, May 31 | Athletics
- Sunday, May 31 | Soccer
- Sunday, May 31 | Olympic Town
- Sunday, May 31 | Campus Support (Volunteer Check-in, Merchandise Sales, Lunch Distribution)
- Sunday, May 31 | Tear Down
Please note that Bocce, Golf and Softball events will be held during the Summer Season.
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS NEEDED – Spring Season 2026
Calling health professionals of all disciplines: We want you! Licensed and credentialed volunteers are needed in a wide variety of volunteer roles throughout Spring Season and at State Spring Games. Even if you’re not a health professional yourself, please share these opportunities with any you may feel interested in volunteering. Thank you.
- First Aid/Medical Volunteers – provide sideline first aid at regional and state competitions. Must be at least 18 years old, current health care provider or at least certified in First Aid / CPR / AED. Volunteers will be screened and scheduled through our partners with Emergency Management Group of Washington.
- Healthy Athletes Volunteers – assist in providing free screenings and health information at the State Spring Games on May 30 at the University of Puget Sound. We will be looking for health professionals and general volunteers to support the Opening Eyes, Special Smiles and FUNfitness (physical therapy) disciplines.
- Massage Volunteers – provide seated massages for athletes and coaches at Olympic Town, part of State Spring Games at the University of Puget Sound, May 30 & 31. Licensed massage therapists/practitioners only – licensed must be verified by our medical partners with the Emergency Management Group of Washington.
First time volunteering? Here is how to get started:
Step 1: Create a profile in the SO Portal: https://portals.specialolympics.org
- Note: Your email activation code will be sent from “Microsoft on behalf of Special Olympics B2C Production.” Please be sure to check your spam folder as well.
Step 2: Register for your desired event/role/shift by using the registration link (listed above) – find more resources below.
Contact Us
Do you work for a company that would like to learn about group volunteer opportunities? Does your school, sports team, community organization or faith community? Want to be added to the weekly volunteer mailing list? Please contact the Volunteer Team at volunteer@sowa.org. Thank you for your interest in supporting our athletes!
Resources
- Are you a volunteer between the ages of 11-13? Please have a parent or guardian apply for the Event Volunteer Group Lead role prior to registering for a shift. Please refer to Register a Group for step-by-step instructions.
- Interested in other volunteer roles?
- Review the Become a Volunteer Leader page and apply for other volunteer roles under Do More with Special Olympics (find more specifics of when and where under Sign Up for An Event)
- Currently recruiting for Winter Season (Nov 2025 – March 2026): https://portals.specialolympics.org/event-details/?id=e691f9fb-de72-f011-bec3-000d3a30b017
- Questions or need support? Email us at volunteer@sowa.org or submit a request: bit.ly/SOWA-PortalSupport.
- Have other skills and talents you’d like to share? Let us know about your interests, skills, and talents under My Checklist > Add Your Skills so program staff can help match you
- Still having trouble? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to volunteer@sowa.org and let us know how we can help!