Volunteers

Welcome to the Inclusion Revolution!

Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community. Here in Minnesota, we serve thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities every year through sports training and competition, free health screenings, leadership training and more.

None of this would be possible without our volunteers.

We’re excited for you to join us in any of the following roles!

EVENT VOLUNTEERS

Event volunteers help out in various roles during competitions and fundraising events. No sports or previous volunteer experience is required. Volunteers ages 11-14 must volunteer with a parent/chaperone/guardian. Groups are welcome!

Contact us at [email protected] for more information, or check out the map below to find a volunteer opportunity near you!

See upcoming volunteer opportunities

COACHES/TEAM ASSISTANTS

Coaches and team assistants work directly with Special Olympics Minnesota athletes at practices and competitions to help them develop self-esteem, sports and social skills, physical fitness and leadership.

All are welcome! Scheduling is flexible and coaches volunteer anywhere from 1-3 hours per week during a sports season (8-12 weeks). Contact us today at [email protected] to learn how you can change lives!

Learn more about coaching

CLINICAL VOLUNTEERS

Doctors, dentists, medical students and health care professionals are needed to provide free screenings and education to our athletes. We have opportunities at Healthy Athletes screenings across the state.

Help us make health & fitness more accessible and learn more about working with people with intellectual disabilities—contact us at [email protected]!

Learn more about Inclusive Health

YOUNG ATHLETES

Young Athletes volunteers help at program sessions across Minnesota. They lead children through a series of activities and sport-related skills drills approximately once a week for 6-8 weeks. Training and equipment provided.

We always have a Young Athletes shift available—join us at a location near you!

Learn more about Young Athletes

Upcoming volunteer opportunities

Coaching opportunities

Team: Monticello Mavericks (Big Lake)
Bocce head coach
Cornhole head coach
Snowshoe head coach
Softball coaches

Team: St. Michael Stallions (Hanover, Otsego, St. Michael)
Basketball coaches & Unified partners
Bowling coaches
Unified flag football coaches

Team: Tri County Chargers (Shakopee)
Bocce coaches

Team: Wild West (Waconia)
Bocce coaches
Bowling coaches
Flag football coaches & Unified partners
Golf coaches
Soccer coaches & Unified partners

Regional Metro Softball
Saturday, July 20, 2024
The Ponds Athletic Complex, Prior Lake
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Regional Metro Bocce
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Eden Prairie High School
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Regional Metro Softball
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Sand Creek Athletic Complex, Coon Rapids
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SOMN Open
Monday, July 22, 2024
Majestic Oaks Golf Course, Ham Lake
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Regional North Golf
Friday, July 26, 2024
Lake Miltona Golf Club, Alexandria
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Regional Metro Bocce
July 26-27, 2024
St. Paul Sports Dome, West St. Paul
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Cars & Caves
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Chanhassen AutoPlex
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Regional Metro Golf
Monday, July 29, 2024
Hidden Greens Golf Course, Hastings
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Regional Metro Golf
Monday, July 29, 2024
Victory Links Golf Course, Minneapolis
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State Tennis
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Fred Wells Tennis Center, St. Paul
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State Equestrian
Friday, August 9, 2024
Northwest Saddle Club, North Branch
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Blue Ocean Golf Invitational
Monday, August 12, 2024
Stone Ridge Golf Club, Stillwater
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Summer Sports Classic: Bocce
August 16-18, 2024
M Health Fairview Sports Center, Woodbury
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Summer Sports Classic: Softball
August 16-Aug 18, 2024
M Health Fairview Sports Center, Woodbury
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State Golf
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Oak Marsh Golf Course, Oakdale
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Plane Pull
Saturday, September 7, 2024
MSP Airport, Minneapolis
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA

Read the Volunteer Code of Conduct (PDF)