Volunteer with Special Olympics Texas

Special Olympics Texas would not exist today - and could not have been created without the time, energy, and dedication of thousands of volunteers throughout Texas.  Volunteers are the backbone of this organization; so on behalf of the athletes we serve across the state, thank you for your interest and commitment to our movement.

More than 1.5 million individuals around the globe dedicate one of the most precious gifts to Special Olympics - their time.   Over 44,000 of those individuals volunteer right here in Texas.

What does a volunteer do?
You name it, they do it!  Special Olympics Texas is a volunteer-driven organization, which means that we need volunteers for just about everything.  Volunteers can assist at the events, coach athletes, help with fundraising, coordinate events, give office support, serve on committees and so much more!  For more specific descriptions of opportunities, refer to the Volunteer Roles page.

Who can volunteer?
Individuals, groups, families... anyone can volunteer!  Volunteers ages 14 and younger are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or adult volunteer.

When can I volunteer?
You can volunteer YEAR-ROUND!  One of the most common misconceptions about Special Olympics is that we offer a "once-a-year" event.  In reality, Special Olympics Texas provides year-round training and competition for athletes across Texas, which means we need volunteers like you all of the time.

Where do I have to go to volunteer?
Special Olympics Texas is a grassroots, community-based organization with 19 area offices across the state. That means there is an area-level Special Olympics program that you can volunteer your locally. Visit our Area Offices page to find your area.

You can also volunteer at the state-level. State-level events include:
-Fall Classic in Bryan/College Station in October
-Winter Games in Austin in February
-Summer Games in Arlington in May
-Equestrian in Bryan in May

At the state-level, we are always in need of volunteers for sport-specific positions (officials, judges, or referees), as well as event-day-of-event volunteers to pull everything together.