Volunteer
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Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics understands how to provide meaningful volunteers
opportunities. Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics Movement. Volunteers may serve as often as desired by
becoming involved as a coach, an assistant coach or showing up on game day to carry out certain assignments or sharing their
expertise with others on the County Management Team. Others choose to organize or help with special fund-raising events. As a
Special Olympics Volunteer, you can meet people, share ideas, master skills & make a difference. Click Here for Volunteer Flier.
Please see the Calendar for competition dates or visit the Sports section for more details on sports offered.
VOLUNTEER PAPERWORK AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE PAGE
Registration is simple- Complete the paperwork, let us check your ID & then take a short online quiz!
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VOLUNTEER AT LOCAL COMPETITIONS & EVENTS
Volunteers may serve as a game day volunteer or help out with
special events. These competitions and events take place 5-8 times per year. Volunteers ages 16
and up welcome. (Volunteers under age 15 can volunteer with adult supervision)
Estimated 4-8 hours/day. 1-8 days/year. As often/long as desired.
Paperwork Required: Class B Form
VOLUNTEER AS AN ASSISTANT COACH
Volunteers may serve as often as desired by becoming involved as an assistant coach during a
sports season. Volunteers assist Head Coach with attendance, training, and athlete supervision.
Volunteers ages 16 and up welcome. (Volunteers under age 15 can volunteer with adult
supervision)
Estimated 2 hours/week during 3 month sports season.
Paperwork Required: Class A Form
VOLUNTEER AS AN UNIFIED PARTNER
Unified Partners act as peers and compete along side our athletes on a team. As a Unified
Partner, you are helping bridge the gap between our athletes and the non-intellectually
challenged community.
Estimated 2 hours/week during 3 month sports season.
Paperwork Required: Class A Form & Unified Partner Form
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VOLUNTEER AS A HEAD COACH
SOSC needs dedicated Volunteer Coaches, both adults and teens.
Whether you are an experienced coach or not, we provide the Special
Olympics training you need to be successful. As a Volunteer Coach, you
become a role model, friend, and a character builder. You help athletes
discover their physical skills, self worth, human courage and capacity to
grow... You are providing training for life!
Estimated 2-4 Hours/week during 3 mth sports season.
Paperwork Required: Class A Form & Protective Behaviors Quiz
Additional Training: General Orientation & 4-hour sports
certification in desired sport(s)
VOLUNTEER AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER
Other volunteers chose to share their expertise by joining the County
Management Team or joining event committees, such as Grants
Committee, Fundraising Committee, Competition Committee, and more!
Estimated 2-4 Hours/week year round.
Paperwork Required: Class A Form & Protective Behaviors Quiz
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Contact us for more information
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How to Sign Up:
- Turn in original copies of SOSC's Volunteer Registration
Paperwork (see below)
- Complete a photo ID check & Auto Insurance check- (Having Valid
Auto Ins. is not a requirement to being a volunteer)
- Take our Protective Behaviors Online Quiz
- Sign up for our E-newsletter and start volunteering at events of
your choice!
Registration Paperwork:
Spanish Application (formularios en espanol)
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Recruitment Director:
Ranwa Nin El-khoury
Cell: 407-929-7254; Fax: 407-637-2370
RanwaNin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
PO Box 520742, Longwood FL, 32752-0742
Online Contact Form:
Due to technical difficulties, website may not be responding
correctly. Regardless, your submission WILL be received- even if
an error page appears. We will respond to you within 1-2
business days.
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