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

Health Volunteer Roles (varies)

  • Description: Provide long and short-term support of Special Olympics Washington’s health programs and Healthy Athletes screening events.
  • Examples: Physical Therapists, Dentists, Audiologists, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Psychiatrists, Medical Doctors, Nurses, Dietitians, Health Care and Medical Students
  • 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 Directors, 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!).