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 SOMN Volunteers for more information, or check out the list 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 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

Project ALL-STAR
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Hopkins Activity Center Gym
Volunteer at this event

Regional West Swimming
Saturday, April 5, 2025
St. John’s University, Collegeville
Volunteer at this event

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

Regional South Swimming
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Rochester Rec Center
Volunteer at this event

Regional South Basketball
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Swimming – West
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Eden Prairie Community Center
Volunteer at this event

Regional West Basketball
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Kennedy Secondary School, Fergus Falls
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Basketball – South
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Prior Lake High School
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Basketball – North
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Rogers High School
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Swimming – East
Saturday, April 26, 2025
St. Catherine’s University, St. Paul
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Basketball – East
Sunday, April 27, 2025
White Bear Lake High School
Volunteer at this event

Regional North Swimming
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Bemidji State University
Volunteer at this event

Regional Southwest Track & Field
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Redwood Valley High School
Volunteer at this event

Regional North Basketball
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Hibbing High School
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Track & Field – South
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Eastview High School, Apple Valley
Volunteer at this event

Regional West Track & Field
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Rocori High School, Cold Spring
Volunteer at this event

Regional Southeast Track & Field
Sunday, May 11, 2025
John Marshall High School, Rochester
Volunteer at this event

Unified Schools State Soccer
Thursday, May 15, 2025
National Sports Center, Blaine
Volunteer at this event

Regional Northwest Track & Field
Friday, May 16, 2025
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
Volunteer at this event

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

Regional North Track & Field
Saturday, May 18, 2025
Grand Rapids High School
Volunteer at this event

Unified State 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

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

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA