Special Olympics NL is always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers with a range of backgrounds and experiences. There is a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to meet all volunteer skills and interests. The following list outlines just some of the volunteer opportunities available:

Community Opportunities:
Local Organizing Committee member
Coach or Program Volunteer
Public Relations
Fundraising
Treasurer

Provincial:
Board member
Provincial Committee
National
National Committees member

Event Specific Opportunities:
Officials
Security
Food services

Program Volunteers & Coaches
Join the team of program volunteers and coaches who directly provide training for athletes in eighteen different sports. They work with athletes to improve basic motor skills and teach sport-specific skills. They prepare athletes for competition. The time commitment is 1-2 sessions each week for 1-2.5 hours. Some weekends are required for competition. Be a part of athletes achieving their goals and capture the spirit of Special Olympics!

Event Volunteer
Experience the energy of a Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador event! Spend an exciting day at a competition timing races, measuring long jumps, serving lunches and much more. Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador also holds many fund raising events throughout the year. Attend one of these fun events as a volunteer and assist with raffle tickets, auction, set-up and take part in the production of a huge event.

Committee Volunteer

Share your expertise and talents on a planning committee. Gain new leadership and organizational skills, or utilize your creative side in putting on a fund raising event or competition. You can also donate your skills to the regional leadership team, a committee that supports the programs and activities of each Special Olympics region in Newfoundland and Labrador. Meet new people and take pride in making things happen!

Office Support Volunteer
Are you available during the daytime and enjoy the office environment? Spend a few hours assisting staff with a mail-out, data entry or filing. Build your resume and gain new skills.

Other
Do you have a unique talent to offer Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador? We have photographers, singers for the National Anthem, newsletter designers, etc. Let us know what your skills are and we’ll explore a possible match within the needs of the organization.

For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities contact your local Special Olympics Club or Nelson White, SONL staff responsible for volunteers at (709) 738-1923.