Save the date for our Fall schedule! Dates will be linked to the volunteer registration pages as they go live.
10/3 – All INclusive Night – Phoenix
10/11, 10/12 Fall Games (State Bocce and Swimming) – Mesa
12/13, 12/14 – State Softball Competition – Peoria
Contact Volunteer@SOAZ.org for questions!
Save the date for our Fall schedule! Dates will be linked to the volunteer registration pages as they go live.
9/7 – Swimming Competition – Goodyear
9/25-9/27 – Bocce Competition – Peoria
10/3 – All INclusive Night – Phoenix
10/21-11/1 – Bowling Competitions – Avondale and Phoenix
11/2 – Golf Competition – Phoenix
11/14 – Softball Competition – Peoria
11/16 – Over the Edge Fundraiser – Phoenix
12/4, 12/5 – Soccer Competition – Goodyear
12/13, 12/14 – State Softball Competition – Peoria
Contact Volunteer@SOAZ.org for questions!
Save the date for our Fall schedule! Dates will be linked to the volunteer registration pages as they go live.
9/13, 9/14 Swimming Competition – Mesa
9/27, 9/28 Bocce Competition – Gilbert
10/3 – All INclusive Night – Phoenix
10/11, 10/12 Fall Games (State Bocce and Swimming) – Mesa
11/2 – Golf Competition – Phoenix
11/14-11/16 Bowling Competition – Mesa
11/16 – Over the Edge Fundraiser – Phoenix
11/22, 11/23 Soccer Competition – Scottsdale
Contact Volunteer@SOAZ.org for questions!
Save the date for our Fall schedule! Dates will be linked to the volunteer registration pages as they go live.
9/7 – Swimming Competition – Cottonwood
9/14 – Bare Aspen Fundraiser – Flagstaff
9/24 – Bocce Competition – Flagstaff
9/26 – Swimming Competition – Flagstaff
9/28 – Bocce Competition – Camp Verde
11/2 – Golf Tournament – Prescott
11/16 – Bowling Tournament – Camp Verde
11/23 – Bowling Tournament – Prescott
12/1-12/3 – Bowling Tournament – Flagstaff
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Save the date for our Fall schedule! Dates will be linked to the volunteer registration pages as they go live.
9/14 – Swimming Competition – Bullhead City
9/14 – Swimming Competition – Yuma
9/21 – Bocce Competition – Lake Havasu
9/21- Bocce Competition – Yuma
11/2 – Softball Competition – Kingman
11/7, 11/8 Bocce and Soccer – Yuma
Contact Volunteer@SOAZ.org for questions!
Contact Volunteer@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org for more information.
Save the date for our Fall schedule! Dates will be linked to the volunteer registration pages as they go live.
11/7-11/9 – Bowling Competition
11/16 – Golf Competition
12/7 – Soccer Competition
Contact Volunteer@SOAZ.org for questions!
Interested in making a higher commitment as a volunteer coach or team volunteer? Click here!
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers, and event volunteers. They can also be unified partners—playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities—or fans cheering in the stands.
Rewarding for All
Our volunteers are of all ages and their commitments can range from an afternoon to a lifetime. They are helping to bring out the champion in every Special Olympics athlete.
Special Olympics would not exist today—and could not have been created—without the time, energy, commitment, and enthusiasm of our volunteers. We owe so much to these members of our community who find the time to make the world a better place.
Spirit of Giving
Special Olympics is about transforming lives, including your own. It’s about the spirit of giving and teamwork. It’s about making your community and neighborhood a more welcoming and accepting place for people of all abilities.
It’s also about creating lifelong friendships and finding a new way of thinking about others.
We greatly appreciate the local coaches who work with athletes encouraging them to do their best, the photographers who take the most amazing pictures of our athletes in action, the volunteers that make our competitions possible, and the many others who are involved with SOAZ!
With Special Olympics training, competitions, and other events happening 365 days a year, there is always something interesting to do!
All Ages, All Interests
We have seen dramatic growth in teens and young adults volunteering with Special Olympics. These participants include students taking part in school-based groups like Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and creativity are hard to beat!
Join the Special Olympics Arizona Volunteer Community Today!
Age Requirements
- 14 and older register as individual or group
- 13 and younger, accompanied by adult 21 or older
- 4 child volunteers: 1 adult
- 7 & young- no volunteer assignments but can join!
Group Volunteers
- Teambuilding
- Church Organizations
- Family & Friend Groups
- Professional Groups
Day of Volunteers
- Register for a time slot or day event
What To Wear
- SOAZ will provide t-shirts for the event.
- Remember to write your name on the shirt!
- Pants, shorts, capris - appropriate length!
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection!
What To Bring
- Positive Attitude
- Fun!
- Snacks-Depending on the duration of the shift
Class A Volunteers
- Ability to handle money and sell merchandise
- Requires application process
- Click here and fill out the forms
Day-of-Event Volunteers are essential to the success of SOAZ events! They are needed to help with scorekeeping, timing, staging, set-up/breakdown of events, and medal ceremonies. Please note, Special Olympics is highly addictive and you may be hooked for life!
AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be 14 years or older to volunteer as an individual. Anyone 8-13 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old (4 to 1 ratio for groups; 1 adult per every 4 youth). Anyone 7 years and younger will not be assigned any duties but are welcome to come and cheer!
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
See the events listed above for the most up-to-date Special Olympics Arizona Day-of Volunteer needs. This page is updated regularly; check back regularly to see more opportunities at events in your area!
General needs at most competitions consist of: scorekeeping, timing, staging, presenting awards, etc.