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 the SOMN volunteer team for more information, or check out the list below to find a volunteer opportunity near you!

See upcoming volunteer opportunities

EVENT MANAGERS

Event Managers are dedicated volunteers who play a key leadership role in Special Olympics Minnesota competitions and fundraising events. Working alongside SOMN staff, they assist with various event-day responsibilities, including setup, volunteer training and more. This flexible role requires a commitment of just 2–3 events per year, making it a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Contact the SOMN volunteer team for more information.

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 SOMN Volunteers today 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 SOMN Volunteers!

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

The Blues (Edina/Eden Prairie)
Basketball coaches

St. Michael Stallions
Basketball coaches and Unified partners

Farmington Tigers
Basketball coaches and Unified partners
Bocce coaches and Unified Partners
Gymnastics coaches
Softball coaches and Unified Partners
Track & field coaches

Wild West of Waconia
Basketball coaches
Swimming coaches

Plymouth Young Athletes
Saturdays, April 5-May 17, 2025
Plymouth Community Center
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Track & Field – North
Saturday, May 17, 2025
White Bear Lake High School
Volunteer at this event

Unified Schools State Soccer
Thursday, May 22, 2025
National Sports Center, Blaine
Volunteer at this event

St. Paul Young Athletes
Saturdays, June 7-July 19, 2025
No session June 5
Frogtown Community Center
Volunteer at this event

State Unified basketball competition
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Shakopee High School
Volunteer at this event

Summer Games – Activities & event support
June 18-22, 2025
University of Minnesota
Volunteer at this event

Medfest
Friday, June 20, 2025
University of Minnesota Field House
Volunteer at this event

Summer Games – Gymnastics
June 20-21, 2025
University of Minnesota Maturi Pavilion
Volunteer at this event

Summer Games – Basketball
June 20-22, 2025
University of Minnesota Recreation & Wellness Center
Volunteer at this event

Summer Games – Track & field
June 20-22, 2025
University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium
Volunteer at this event

Summer Games – Swimming
June 21-22, 2025
University of Minnesota Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center
Volunteer at this event

Opening Eyes
June 20-21, 2025
University of Minnesota Field House
Volunteer at this event

FUNfitness
Saturday, June 21, 2025
University of Minnesota Field House
Volunteer at this event

Strong Minds
Saturday, June 21, 2025
University of Minnesota Field House
Volunteer at this event

Special Smiles
June 21-22, 2025
University of Minnesota Field House
Volunteer at this event

Health Promotion
Sunday, June 22, 2025
University of Minnesota Field House
Volunteer at this event

Brooklyn Park Young Athletes
Mondays, June 23-July 21, 2025
Brooklyn Park Activity Center
Volunteer at this event

Minnetonka Young Athletes
Mondays, June 23-July 21, 2025
Minnetonka Community Education Center
Volunteer at this event

Regional West Bocce
Saturday, July 12, 2025
NorthStar Sports Complex, Alexandria
Volunteer at this event

Regional South Softball
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The Ponds Athletic Complex, Prior Lake
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Softball – North
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Sand Creek Athletic Complex, Coon Rapids
Volunteer at this event

Regional South Bocce
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault
Volunteer at this event

SOMN Open
Monday, July 21, 2025
Majestic Oaks Golf Course, Ham Lake
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Bocce – West
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Eden Prairie High School
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Bocce
July 26-27, 2025
West St. Paul Sports Center
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Golf – South
Monday, July 28, 2025
Hidden Greens Golf Course, Hastings
Volunteer at this event

Regional North Metro Golf
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Victory Links, Blaine
Volunteer at this event

Regional North Golf
Friday, August 1, 2025
Lake Miltona Golf Club, Alexandria
Volunteer at this event

State Tennis
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Fred Wells Tennis Center, St. Paul
Volunteer at this event

Summer Sports Classic: Bocce
August 15-17, 2025
M Health Fairview Sports Center, Woodbury
Volunteer at this event

Summer Sports Classic: Softball
August 15-17, 2025
M Health Fairview Sports Center, Woodbury
Volunteer at this event

State Golf
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Oak Marsh Golf Course, Oakdale
Volunteer at this event

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA