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 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 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)
Snowshoe head coach

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

Team: Wild West (Waconia)
Basketball coaches
Swimming coaches

Mound Plunge
January 24-25, 2025
Surfside Park Depot
Volunteer at this event

White Bear Lake Plunge
January 24-25, 2025
Ramsey Beach
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Poly Hockey
January 25-26, 2024
Breck School, Golden Valley
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Poly Hockey – Special Smiles
must be dental professional or student
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Breck School, Golden Valley
Volunteer at this event

Maple Grove Plunge
January 31-February 1, 2025
Fish Lake Regional Park
Volunteer at this event

Ottertail Plunge
January 31-February 1, 2025
Otter Tail Public Boat Landing
Volunteer at this event

Regional Metro Snowshoe
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Orono Middle School, Long Lake
Volunteer at this event

Waconia Plunge
February 7-8, 2025
Lake Waconia Regional Park
Volunteer at this event

Woodbury Plunge
February 7-8, 2025
Carver Lake Beach
Volunteer at this event

Unified Schools Basketball
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Target Center, Minneapolis
Volunteer at this event

Duluth Plunge
February 14-15, 2025
The Garden
Volunteer at this event

Stearns County Plunge
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Fisher’s Club, Avon
Volunteer at this event

Anoka County Plunge
February 21-22, 2025
Lakeside Commons Park, Blaine
Volunteer at this event

South Metro Plunge
February 21-22, 2025
Crystal Beach, Burnsville
Volunteer at this event

Minneapolis Plunge – Friday
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lake Nokomis Beach
Volunteer at this event

Minneapolis Plunge – Saturday
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Lake Nokomis Beach
Volunteer at this event

Buffalo Plunge
March 7-8, 2025
Sturges Park
Volunteer at this event

Eden Prairie Plunge
March 7-8, 2025
Riley Lake Park Pavilion
Volunteer at this event

State Poly Hockey
March 7-9, 2025
Stillwater High School
Volunteer at this event

State Powerlifting
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Stillwater High School
Volunteer at this event

State Poly Hockey & Powerlifting –
Strong Minds events
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Stillwater High School
Volunteer at this event

Iron Range Plunge
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Carey Lake Beach, Hibbing
Volunteer at this event

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA
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