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Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities in 30 Olympic-type sports for athletes 8 years or older.  For children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 through 7, Special Olympics provides a Young Athletes Program. Special Olympics coaches have a unique opportunity to work with athletes in competitive situations to assist in their training for life. As a grass-roots organization, Special Olympics relies on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience. Individual donors, corporate partners and many others make it possible for Special Olympics to offer children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy through participation in the program.
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Volunteering with Special Olympics makes a difference in the lives of the movement's athletes, and in your life too.

Please note that the Code of Conduct listed here is a minimum standard set by Special Olympics. All interested volunteers should check with their local Special Olympics Program to see if there is a more restrictive Code for that Program. To locate the Special Olympics Program near you, use our Program Locator

As a Special Olympics volunteer, I agree that while serving as a volunteer, I will:

  • Provide for the general welfare, health and safety of all Special Olympics athletes and volunteers.
  • Dress and act in an appropriate manner at all times.
  • Follow the established rules and guidelines of Special Olympics and/or any agency involved with Special Olympics.
  • Report any emergencies to the appropriate authorities after first taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of the participants.
  • Abstain from the consumption or use of all alcohol, tobacco products and illegal substances while involved with any Special Olympics event, competition or training school.
  • Not engage in any inappropriate contact or relationship with athletes, volunteers or other participants of Special Olympics.

To learn more about volunteering or to offer your services, contact your local Special Olympics Program. To locate a Program near you, use our Program Locator.

 

 

 

 

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