I'm ready to volunteer. Where do I sign up? Lillian Nyombe of Special Olympics Tanzania is congratulated by athletics volunteer Theresa Houseman after winning her 200 meter race at the 2003 Special Olympic World Summer Games. [Photo by Dara MacDónaill] Special Olympics is a global movement active in communities around the world. Each Special Olympics Program has a variety of volunteer opportunities, offering a chance to help with events, coaching, administrative and clerical tasks, or to put your specialized skills to good use for the movement. To find out how you can help, contact your local Special Olympics Program. Use our Program Locator to find the Program nearest you. I have additional questions. Where can I find the answers? Your best source of information about volunteering for Special Olympics is your local Program. They can provide you with all the additional details you need. To contact your local Program, use our Program Locator to find the Program nearest you. I have a great story about my volunteer experience. How can I share it with others? The best way to encourage people to volunteer for Special Olympics is by telling them personal stories about the value of the volunteer experience. To share your story, visit the Contact Us section of this Web site. Fill in your contact information in the e-mail form, select “Contribute a Story” from the “Feedback Type” drop-down menu and type your story into the “Comments/Questions” box. Your story could be used on this Web site in the Meet our Volunteers section, in promotional literature, volunteer recruitment materials and more. Thank you very much for telling your story and helping the Special Olympics movement grow and succeed.      Return to the "Why Volunteer?" main page