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

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

Cars & Caves
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Chanhassen AutoPlex
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

Plane Pull
Saturday, September 6, 2025
MSP Airport, Minneapolis
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Regional Metro Flag Football
September 13-14, 2025
West St. Paul Sports Center
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Move for Inclusion
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Rosland Park, Edina
Volunteer at this event

Shakopee Young Athletes
Tuesdays, September 23-December 2, 2025
No sessions October 14, November 4 & 25
Pearson Early Learning Center, Shakopee
Volunteer at this event

Regional South Cornhole
Sunday, October 5, 2025
St. Olaf College, Northfield
Volunteer at this event

State Flag Football
October 10-12, 2025
M Health Fairview Sports Center, Woodbury
Volunteer at this event

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA