Become A Volunteer
Volunteer with Us
Special Olympics Tennessee would not exist today and could not have been created without the time, energy, and dedication of thousands of volunteers. Whether you are interested in becoming a one-day event volunteer, or making a longer-term commitment to become a sport or local area volunteer, we thank you for your support and look forward to helping you find a place within our organization. Please click the boxes below to learn more about current available opportunities.
Whether you're an individual or a group, we'll find the right opportunity for you to get involved. Questions? Please contact Ruth Boscaljon at rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org.
Whether you're an individual or a group, we'll find the right opportunity for you to get involved. Questions? Please contact Ruth Boscaljon at rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org.
Upcoming Events & Programming
Join us for a 30-minute Volunteer Boot Camp for new and interested volunteers! It's an easy, no sweat way to learn more about Special Olympics Tennessee, how you can get involved and the impact you can make.
Next Session — Thursday, November 19th at 12:30 PM or 6:30 PM CT.
Click HERE to register for the 12:30 PM session.
Click HERE to register for the 6:30 PM session.
Interested in Office Administration Support? Click here to join us on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM CT.
Next Session — Thursday, November 19th at 12:30 PM or 6:30 PM CT.
Click HERE to register for the 12:30 PM session.
Click HERE to register for the 6:30 PM session.
Interested in Office Administration Support? Click here to join us on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM CT.
Train 4 Life™ Cycle 3 — VOLUNTEER
Statewide
Weekly sessions at locations across Tennessee! Click to learn more about Train 4 Life™.
Junior Athletes Basketball & Volleyball — VOLUNTEER
TOA Sports Performance Center, Cool Springs, TN
Weekly skills classes for athletes ages 6 to 12 from Nov. 3 – Dec. 15. Click here to learn more about Young & Junior Athletes.
2026 Nashville Turkey Trot — VOLUNTEER
Wave Country (Nashville)
Support Special Olympics Nashville at this year's Nashville Turkey Trot! Opportunities include distributing water and cheering on participants, directing runners and walkers along the course and assisting participants at the finish line.
2026 Nashville Area Bowling — VOLUNTEER
Tusculum Strike & Spare
Lane Monitor, Scorer, Safety Control, Awards Announcer, Awards Volunteer
Sport Volunteer
Sport Volunteers range from coaches and assistant coaches to Unified partners who play on the same team as Special Olympics athletes. Sports officials and competition directors, who oversee event competition, also help us ensure the best play possible.
Event Volunteers
Dedicated one-day event volunteers serve in a variety of roles to ensure events run safely, successfully, and smoothly. From competition support and awards to registration and guest services, every volunteer helps create an unforgettable experience for our athletes.
Area Volunteer Leadership
Each of our Area programs provide sports training and competition throughout the year for the athletes in their community. Leadership volunteers are needed to serve on Area councils and make Special Olympics happen from behind the scenes.
Volunteer Reference Guide
Ready to get started?
Register to volunteer and find an opportunity now.