Volunteer Resources

Volunteer Resources 

Getting Started as a SOWA Volunteer 

• Step 1: Visit https://portals.specialolympics.org  

• Step 2: Click “Create an account” which will walk you through profile creation 

• Step 3: Enter the Volunteer Zone and review opportunities.  

• Resources:  

• FAQs | Create an Account | Register as an Individual | Register as a Group | Group FAQs 

• Event Volunteer Opportunities 

• Volunteer Roles 

• Volunteer FAQs (General) 

• Volunteer Facebook Group 

• Email our Volunteer Team: volunteer@sowa.org 

Special Olympics Overview 

• Special Olympics Mission 

• Eunice Kennedy Shriver (SO Founder) Bio 

• Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver 

• Eunice Kennedy Shriver Message of Hope: 1987 World Games 

• 2018 USA Games Recap Video  

• SONA Special Olympics Overview 

• 10 Tips for Working with People with ID 

• ID Resource Guide 

• ID Fact Sheet 
   

Special Olympics Washington Overview 

• Events Calendar  

• Local Programs 

• Regional Competitions 

• NW Region Sports  

• SW Region Sports  

• East Region Sports  

• Athlete Leadership Program 

• Health Programs 

• Unified Sports  

• Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)