Thousands of volunteers, of all ages and from all walks of life, generously share their time and talents with Special Olympics Tennessee. They coach and train athletes, assist in fund-raising, organize events and more. Special Olympics Tennessee simply would not exist without the year-round dedication and tremendous volunteer commitment of interested citizens from across the state.
From large groups to every individual, Special Olympics Tennessee has a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Volunteers assist on the day of area and state competitions by presenting medals, timing runners, setting up sports venues and completing other hands-on projects. Volunteers also work as officials at competitions, organize Special Olympics programs in their own communities, and become members of a Games Committee to implement area and state events.
Furthermore Special Olympics is a year-round program, providing training and competition for athletes all year, which means we need volunteers like you all the time.
Volunteers are placed in two categories: Event Day Volunteers who come to help on the day of a competition or fund-raiser and Class A Volunteers who have close contact with the athletes, such as a coach, and are in a position of authority, supervision and trust.
“The benefits of Special Olympics are many for the athletes, their families and friends. For the volunteers, to witness well-trained competitors striving to reach their personal best, is to experience the essence of Special Olympics, the purest competition on earth.” ~ Special Olympics Tennessee volunteer
