VOLUNTEERS

STAY UP TO DATE

● We don’t have competitions during the summer months to avoid the heat & allow our staff to prepare for the following year.
We will kick off the fall season in September!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A
CITY NEAR YOU!

Find your nearby Special Olympics Arizona
Region to volunteer locally!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A
CITY NEAR YOU!

Find your nearby Special Olympics Arizona
Region to volunteer locally!

Valley Region Cities

Click each region to find volunteer opportunities in a city near you

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HELP US MAKE THE WORLD A
BETTER, HEALTHIER, & MORE JOYFUL PLACE.

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers, and event volunteers. They can also be unified partners – playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities – or fans cheering in the stands.

WHY VOLUNTEER?

REWARDING FOR ALL

Our volunteers are of all ages and their commitments can range form an afternoon to a lifetime. They are helping to bring out the champion in every Special Olympics athlete.

Special Olympics would not exist today and could not have been created without the time, energy , commitment and enthusiasm of our volunteers. We owe so much to these members of our community who find the time to make the world a better place.

SPIRIT OF GIVING

Special Olympics is about transforming lives, including your own. It’s about making your community and neighborhood a more welcoming and accepting place for people of all abilities.

We greatly appreciate the local coaches who work with athletes encouraging them to do their best, the photographers who take the most amazing pictures of our athletes in action, the volunteers that make our competitions possible, and the many others who are involved with SOAZ!

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

We have seen dramatic growth in teens and young adults volunteering with Special Olympics. These participants include students taking part in school-based groups like Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.

Their enthusiasm, dedication, and creativity are hard to beat! Create lifelong friendships and find new way of thing about others.

With Special Olympics training, completions, and other events happening 365 days a year, there is always something interesting to do!

KINDS OF VOLUNTEERS

GROUP VOLUNTEERS

Teambuilding
Church Organizations
Family & Friends Groups
Professional Groups

DAY OF VOLUNTEERS

CLASS A VOLUNTEERS

Ability to handle money and sell merchandise
Requires application process
Click here and fill out the forms

WHAT TO KNOW

AGE REQUIREMENTS
Must be 14 years or older to volunteer as an individual. Anyone 8-13 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old (4 to 1 ratio for groups; 1 adult per every 4 youth). Anyone 7 years and younger will not be assigned any duties but are welcome to come and cheer!

WHAT TO WEAR

SOAZ will provide t-shirts for the event. Remember to write your name on the shirt! Pants, shorts, capris at appropriate length! Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended!

WHAT TO BRING

It's important to come prepared with a few essentials. Bring a positive attitude and be ready to have fun while supporting the athletes. Depending on the length of your shift, consider bringing snacks to keep your energy up throughout the day. With these simple items, you'll be set for a rewarding and enjoyable experience.