Time is a valuable
commodity. Something that you
cannot regain or put a price on.
We are VERY aware of this and
appreciate all of our Volunteers
and the support they provide to
the thousands of athletes in
Special Olympics! We need
Volunteers to assist in various
events that are held on a local
and State level. Sports events
occur throughout the year with
our main event being the Summer
Games that are held in Columbus,
OH.
COACH -
Coaches are sought by local
programs to work directly with
the athletes. Coaches teach or
help improve new skills for the
athletes for both team and
individual sports. Click here for
a listing of Ohio's official
sports. Participation is seasonal
by sport.
SPORTS OFFICIAL -
Registered/Sanctioned officials
are always sought for competition
at the local, area, sectional and
state levels. Sports rules for
Special Olympics events are the
same as they are for competition
for able-bodied sports programs
with a possible few
modifications. For example, high
school federation (O.H.S.A.A.)
rules are followed for Special
Olympics basketball and T.A.C.
rules govern athletics.
EVENT VOLUNTEERS -
Volunteers are sought year-round
to assist with the the management
and execution of the sports
competiotions and special events.
Volunteers are asked to work an
assigned four-hour shift during
an event. Click here for a
schedule of Special Olympics
Ohio's events. Some specific
responsibilities of event
volunteers are:
* Scorers and Timers - Assist
with timing and scoring at sports
venues.
* Results and Awards - Tabulate
results and distribute awards to
the athletes after the
competition.
* Spirit Section - Groups who
attend events to cheer the
athltetes in competition.
FUNDRAISING/PUBLIC
RELATIONS - Volunteers are
needed to help raise funds and
awareness for local
organizations. The funds raised
pay for items such as the cost of
training athletes, uniforms,
housing, meals and
transportation.
If you would like to become a
Special Olympics Coach Volunteer
in the Greater Dayton area,
please visit https://sooh.org/as-a-volunteer/ Someone from the
Special Olympics Greater Dayton
office will contact you will all
the information you need to
assist you with this journey in
helping you to become part of the
team.
