Next Steps for Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in Special Olympics Texas. Below are some of the following steps you can take to get more involved. If you've registered online to be a volunteer, then Judy Yoshimaru or an Area Director will contact you with more information about upcoming volunteer opportunites.

Volunteering Locally

If you haven't registered online, you may either contact your area office about upcoming opportunities or contact Judy Yoshimaru, Director of Volunteer Services.  She will forward your information to your area office.

Volunteering at the Chapter/State-Level

Please contact Judy Yoshimaru, Director of Volunteer Services.

How Do I Register?

Volunteer registration process is different for Class A and Class B volunteers.

Class B Volunteers typically pre-register with the area office for a particular event, and then fill out the Class B paperwork upon arrival at the venue to volunteer.  Please check with your area office about their specific registration process.  Please be prepared to show a photo ID when registering.

Class A Volunteers must fulfill each of the following steps:

1. Complete and submit the Class A Volunteer Application.  Fax or email the completed form to your area office.  Click here to find your area office and local contact information.
2. View General Orientation slideshow and submit its quiz.
3. View Protective Behaviors slideshow and submit its quiz.
4. a. Adults: Pass SOTX criminal background check. 
   b. Minors: Complete and submit the Minor Reference Form in addition to the Class A Volunteer Application.

If you are interested in being a Unified Sports partner, you must complete the Unified Partner Application Form in addition to the aforementioned Class A Volunteer Application process.  Click here to download the Unified Sports Partner Application Form.