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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Special Olympics Virginia. Volunteers are the core of the Special Olympics program, allowing us to provide year-round training and athletic competition for more than 10,000 athletes of all ages.

If you are interested in the many year-round opportunities we offer, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form below. We will contact you with information about volunteer opportunities that are available near where you live. We look forward to having you as a part of our team!

For additional information about volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteers page or e-mail our Volunteer Manager.

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  • Volunteer Interests

  • Please indicate below how you would like to volunteer with Special Olympics Virginia.
  • Coach - Work with a group of athletes for two hours/week for a three-month sport season.
  • Event Volunteer - Help out at a Special Olympics sports competition or fundraising event. Opportunities are available nearly year round at local and state level competitions, as well at fundraising events like Over the Edge and Polar Plunge.
  • Local Program Committee - Special Olympics can't happen without leadership! Help with a local program committee such as event planning, fundraising, public relations, athlete registration, family hospitality, etc.
  • Medical Team - Lend your skills as an RN, doctor, medical or nursing student, athletic trainer, etc. at a local or state level event. Experience in the medical field required.
  • Student Internship/Office Assistance - Help in a Special Olympics office. Tasks include data entry and event preparation. Opportunities are available in Richmond, Fairfax, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Virginia Beach, and Fredericksburg.

  • Please list any Special Olympics experience, sports interests, or professional skills (sports officiating, photography, graphic design, writing, etc.) that you may have:

  • Is there any additional information you would like to add that would help us place you as a Special Olympics volunteer?
  • I would like to receive news and information from Special Olympics Virginia by e-mail.