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When you become a volunteer, you become part of a community that helps our athletes shine, achieve their goals, and feel supported, but what might surprise you is how much they’ll inspire and impact you. Gain valuable experience, expand your network and be part of something bigger.

Become Part of the Family

Make a real difference—not just in someone else’s life, but in your own. When you join the global movement of over one million volunteers across 207 Countries and Jurisdictions, you’re not just promoting inclusion—you’re contributing to building and delivering a world where people of all abilities lead, thrive, and belong.

Check Out the Impact Across the World

963,899

Volunteers

256

NATIONAL & STATE PROGRAMS

411,382

Coaches

88,748

Competitions

29,005

Local Programs

1,017,594

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Select Your Volunteer Role

Become an Event Staff

Join our event staff team to connect with an inclusive community and gain real-life benefits. This is your chance to be part of a family where everyone contributes to something meaningful and fun.

Become a Coach

Volunteer to become a coach to contribute your skills, connect with a supportive community, and experience the benefits of growing alongside your athletes.  Every practice makes a difference.

Become an Official

Step up as an official to contribute to fair competition, connect with a passionate community, and enjoy the benefits of leadership. Your role keeps the game strong and spirited.

Become a Unified Partner

Join as a Unified partner to contribute to inclusion through sport, connect with amazing athletes, and discover the benefits of teamwork.  Together,  you’ll break barriers and build friendships.

“It’s an Unforgettable Experience”: Toyota Motor Europe Volunteers at Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026

Mercedes Navarro Puig and Maciej Fran were among nine Toyota Motor Europe (TME) volunteers who travelled to Malmö to lend their time, energy and skills to the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026. They reflect on the power of the experience and the impact of volunteering with Special Olympics.

“It is All About Inclusion” – Toyota Motor Europe Support for Sweden Invitational Games 2026

The Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026, which concluded on Sunday, is yet another flagship event in our region that Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has put considerable support behind.

Game Recognizes Game

At the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, Special Olympics coaches spent most of their time plotting against one another’s teams.

The People Who Made the USA Games

In Minnesota, about 13,000 volunteers filled around 19,000 shifts during the USA Games.
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Get Involved

Special Olympics offers many ways to take part. There are short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities, the option of playing Unified Sports and to become a Special Olympics athlete.