Photo: Morgan Manuel, Special Olympics Nova Scotia

Thank you, Volunteers.

Help us celebrate Special Olympics
volunteers across Canada

SHARE A MESSAGE TO CHEER ON THE VOLUNTEERS IN YOUR LIFE

Volunteers are the backbone of our movement – they give their time and talents so that Special Olympics athletes have the opportunity to participate, find a community, develop skills and compete from grassroots to Games.

Think about all the volunteers who have been a part of your Special Olympics experience. What do they mean to you?

Our volunteers give their all to cheer you on – now it’s time for us to cheer for them.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Download a Special Olympics Canada 'Happy National Volunteer Week' graphic to post on social media or share one of your own photos with Special Olympics Canada's National Volunteer Week filter.

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Canadian Coach Receives Rising Star Award for Special Olympics North America

Watch as Special Olympics Nova Scotia Coach, Morghan Manuel, sits down with CTV News to talk all about her experience volunteering with her Special Olympics Halifax soccer team.

Becoming a volunteer with Special Olympics

JOIN OUR TEAM

As we recover from the impacts of the pandemic, we are in critical need of volunteers to help support grassroots programming across the country.

Our volunteers are all ages, and their commitments can range from an afternoon to a lifetime. From coaching to scorekeeping to registration - there's a role for you. If you haven't engaged with individuals with an intellectual disability before, don't worry, we'll train you.

Special Olympics is about transforming lives, including your own. It’s about a spirit of teamwork and inclusion. It's about making your community a more welcoming and accepting place for people of all abilities.

Sign up for more information on becoming a volunteer with Special Olympics:

new Volunteer Orientation course

The new Special Olympics Canada Volunteer Orientation course is an interactive eLearning module designed to equip volunteers with the information they need to step up their game or get started volunteering in their community. At the end of the module, participants will complete a Knowledge Check to receive credit for completing the course.

The course will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete and is designed as a resource for:

  • New coaches and volunteers
  • Individuals interested in volunteering
  • Experienced coaches and volunteers who want to refresh their skills
  • Special Olympics staff and Board members

Visit SO Learn and create an account to register
for the complimentary volunteer orientation course:

VISIT SOLEARN

Meet Special Olympics Volunteers
from across the country

Marie Powell, Alberta

Michel Guyon, Québec

Kevin Binns, Yukon

Brandon Gibbs, Ontario