Coaching &Volunteering
Special Olympics Ontario and Special Olympics Orangeville are both volunteer-based organizations. Currently,there are over 7,000 registered volunteer coaches,club managers,fund-raisers and administrators in Ontario providing sport programs for over 16,000 athletes. They provide technical support for all the sport training programs and competitions,administrative support services,and host fundraising events. Our success depends on the dedication of our many volunteers. Listed below are two general areas in which the talent,skills,and expertise of volunteers are used effectively within the Special Olympics organization:
SPORT PROGRAMS AND COMPETITIONS
These can be either on-going sport clubs or one-time special events. Positions include:coach,manager,timer,official/referee,meet/tournament coordinator,etc. If you enjoy being with athletes and have a passion for a particular sport that Special Olympics offers,there is a position for you. Special Olympics offers courses in working with athletes with an intellectual disability and we can direct you to courses for further sport technical knowledge. Or if you would like to help out at particular competitions,your assistance is valuable.