VOLUNTEER

The Lifeblood of Special Olympics Virginia, Northern Virginia

    At the heart of the continuing growth and success of the Special Olympics movement are
    thousands of volunteers...because Special Olympics is a program of people helping people.
    These volunteers come from all strata of society: celebrities and sports stars, high school
    and college groups, service clubs, teachers, parents and businesses, all working together
    to make Special Olympics a dynamic and exciting program.

    Volunteer opportunities include:

    • coaching and training athletes,
    • partnering with an athlete on a unified sports,
    • serving as a buddy, or
    • volunteer to help at one event.

    Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an initiative that combines approximately equal
    numbers of Special Olympics athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities
    (called Partners) on sports teams for training and competition. Age and ability matching of
    athletes and Partners is defined on a sport-by-sport basis. Unified Sports in our area
    include bowling, golf, and softball.

    To volunteer with Special Olympics Virginia, Northern Virginia, an application and screening
    form must be completed and a background check may be carried out. Our goal is to best
    match your interests, talents and availability with our opportunities so that you have a
    fulfilling volunteer experience with us!

    Completed forms should be returned to a Coach or Area Coordinator or mailed to:
    Special Olympics Virginia, Northern Virginia
    11350 Random Hills Road C-140
    Fairfax, VA 22030

    All coaches, assistant coaches, Council members and chaperones must submit a Class A
    form and complete the online:

    Protective Behaviors Training

    For additional questions, email: the Area Chairman or Volunteer Coordinator or call us
    at: (703) 359-4301

    Current list of Area 26 Volunteers