Get Involved as a Volunteer

Volunteers ‘The Unsung Heroes’

Join the more than 700,000 Special Olympics volunteers around the world - Special Olympics would not exist today — and could not have been created — without the time, energy, commitment and enthusiasm of its volunteers. As a grass-roots organization, Special Olympics relies on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience.

Special Olympics volunteers can get involved at the state/provincial, national or international level, or offer their services locally at a Special Olympics Program in their community. Some volunteers offer a few hours of their time a year at specific events, while others work several hours a week year-round. Whatever your interests, talents, background and availability, there are volunteer opportunities for you, from a one-day stint as a scorekeeper at an athletic event to licensed health care providers volunteering their time to provide event-based health opportunities for athletes through the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® initiative.

Volunteering for Special Olympics can create lifelong friendships and rewards of immeasurable value. The Special Olympics volunteer pool is dedicated and diverse. Volunteers include: civic and fraternal groups, licensed health care providers, high school and college students, amateur and professional athletes, sports officials, coaches, teachers, retirees, parents, and corporate employees.

As a Special Olympics volunteer you will take pride in knowing that you are an important part of a global movement that provides athletes with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience the excitement, joy and personal fulfilment associated with sport training and competition.

Volunteer with Special Olympics and make a difference in the lives of more than 2.5 million athletes, their families and your community. To learn more about volunteering or to offer your services, contact your local Special Olympics Surrey.

Sue Frett
Branch Secretary
53 Elm Road,
New Malden,
Surrey KT3 3HD
020 8336 2768/07786 448922
Email: specialolympicssurrey@googlemail.com