Each year over 11,000 indiviudals donate their time and talents to Special Olympics Ohio. Whether you are interested in coaching, offiiciating or assisting with an event, we have ample opportunities for you to get involved. Listed below are descriptions of volunteer opportunities with Special Olympics Ohio. 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 rules for Special Olympics events are the same as they are for competition for able-bodied sports programs with a possible few modifications. Volunteers are asked to work an assigned four-hour shift during an event. Click here for a schedule of Special Olympics Ohio's events . 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.