Volunteer

Volunteers truly are the very backbone of
the Special Olympics Colorado program!

Thousands of volunteers dedicate their time to Special Olympics Colorado every year. They coach and train athletes, assist with fundraising events, serve on committees to help organize events and competitions, and more. Special Olympics Colorado could not provide enough support to athletes without the dedication, commitment, and remarkable efforts that our volunteers provide.

Why volunteer for Special Olympics Colorado?
It is estimated that there are nearly 100,000 people with intellectual disabilities in Colorado. Join more than 10,000 other Coloradans who contribute time to one of the country’s most respected charities to reach more than 10,000 athletes each year. With Special Olympics Colorado you can touch the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by volunteering for a day event/competition, timing a runner, awarding medals to athletes, coaching an athlete, becoming a Unified Sports Partner ®, and much more.

Volunteer Opportunities
There are numerous ways to volunteer, including:

• Competition and Event Support (day-of event volunteer)
• Coaching/Assistant Coaching
• Games Organizing Committee member
• Fundraising
• Local Program Coordinator
• Chaperone
• Driver
• Administrative Support

Click here for more details about these roles.

SOCO Fall Volunteer Orientation
The 2010 Fall Season Volunteer Orientation will be held on Saturday, September 11 from 10-11:30am at the Goodson Recreation Center located at 6315 S. University Boulevard, Centennial, CO 80121; 303-798-2476. Whether you are a long standing or brand new volunteer, if you have never attended a SOCO volunteer orientation it is strongly recommended that you join us. There is limited seating so please RSVP with the subject title "volunteer orientation" to Lisa Dugger. Please contact Lisa at 720-359-3103 with any questions.
Our next volunteer orientation will be in January 2011 for the Winter Season.

Events with Volunteer Opportunities
(future dates will be listed as soon as available)

State Basketball Tournament
February 6-7, 2010, Gold Crown Field House, Lakewood

State Winter Games
March 28-29, 2010, Copper Mountain Resort

State Summer Games
June 5-6, 2010, Greeley, CO

2010 State Fall Classic
November 13, 2010, Location TBA

Area Games and Events
See our Calendar for details

Law Enforcement Torch Run Events
See our LETR Calendar for details

Yes, I want to volunteer for Special Olympics Colorado!! Click here.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Lisa Dugger, Volunteer and Family Coordinator, by email or phone 720-359-3103.