We love our volunteers! Special Olympics Washington would not exist today, nor be as successful as it is, without the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time, talents, energy and especially their enthusiasm to making the world a more inclusive and accepting place.
Volunteer Opportunities
Event Volunteer Roles (1-2 days)
- Description: Provide support for Special Olympics Washington’s signature events and programs.
- Examples: Event set up at regional competition, scorekeeping at state competition, check-in table at health event, data entry at Unified Robotics championship
- Get Involved: Click here to learn more
Quarterly/Seasonal Volunteer Roles (30-90 days)
- Description: Work directly with our athletes and staff to ensure a smooth competition season.
- Examples: Coach, Program Leadership, Games Management Team, Sports Resource Team
- Get Involved: Click here to learn more
Specialty Volunteer Roles (varies)
- Description: Provide a specialty service for a Special Olympics Washington event or major initiative.
- Examples: Clinical Director, Event Security, Event Medical, Sport Official
- Get Involved: Click here to learn more
Ongoing Volunteer Roles (varies)
- Description: Provide long term support of Special Olympics Washington’s focus areas and/or major initiatives.
- Examples: Data Concierge, Athlete Leadership Club Advisor, Area Administrator
- Get Involved: Click here to learn more
Not sure where to start? Email volunteer@sowa.org, complete our Volunteer Interest Form, or join our Special Olympics Washington Volunteer Community Facebook Group.
More Volunteer Information
Check out our Volunteer Resources page or check out our Volunteer FAQs (coming soon!).