Volunteer

Become a Volunteer or Coach

Volunteers are what make Special Olympics St. Thomas a success! Our Athletes look to our volunteers for inspiration, guidance and coaching. In return, our volunteers have amazing experiences and help make a difference!

Current Open Volunteer Positions

Volunteer Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Recruit and welcome new volunteers
Help match volunteers with the right opportunities
Maintain volunteer records
Support volunteer recognition and appreciation
Work with coaches and Community Council to identify volunteer needs

Time Commitment

Approximately 2–5 hours per week (may vary during busy seasons)

The Benefits of Volunteering

As a grass-roots organization, Special Olympics relies on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience. Volunteering for Special Olympics  can be a life-changing experience — not just for the athletes, but for you as well. Special Olympics Ontario's  programs promote participation and inclusion and transform the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. When volunteers come together with athletes with intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics, longstanding myths are dispelled, negative attitudes changed, and new opportunities to embrace and celebrate people with differences are created.

What Do You Need to Get Started?

Before you register as a volunteer with Special Olympics Ontario (SOO), please have the following information ready. Some items can be completed after you apply, but all are required before you begin volunteering.

Vulnerable Sector Check

Be prepared to upload a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
You may still submit your application if you don’t have this yet.
The check must be obtained through your local police service (online options may be available).
A standard SOO confirmation form is available for some police stations.

NCCP Safe Sport Course

Complete the free NCCP Safe Sport Course online at safesport.coach.ca.

Personal References

Provide two personal references (not related to you).

Emergency Contacts

Provide contact information for two emergency contacts.

* Please be advised that you must be 14 years of age or older to be a volunteer with Special Olympics. All volunteers 18 years of older must complete a valid police check (Vulnerable Sector Check).

If you require some assistance registering within the portal, please click here for some instructions provided by SOO.

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