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We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.

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Volunteer with Special Olympics

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.

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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.

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