Volunteer
Looking to get involved with your community in a meaningful way?
Special Olympics Oregon volunteers are fundamental to every single program and event across the state. Volunteer opportunities range from coaching and program management to event volunteers and administrative support. There is a role for everyone. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, we are not able to offer in-person sports training, competitions and events at this time.
See below for virtual volunteer opportunities.
We are offering a Fall Virtual Sports Season and we’d love to have you involved.
You can create encouraging videos, be virtual fans in the stands, be a social media advocate, or make cheer cards.
Virtual Volunteer: Esports Manager
Our athletes are competing in Esports! They play Rocket League every Monday!
We have opportunities for a people to volunteer to help create private matches, support with admin controls, oversee streaming, etc. Need to be available Monday evenings 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm.
Virtual Volunteer: SOOR Active
We are seeking volunteers to engage athletes from the safety of their own home! Volunteers can showcase some of their skills or knowledge for our athletes online. You can teach a class, host an activity, or share a talent via webcam or Zoom. This is a great way to help connect volunteers and athletes during these very isolating times.
Join our Facebook group SOOR Active and check out the activities that we’re offering.
Email us at sooractive@soor.org and tell us what you want to do/teach/lead to help keep our athletes engaged!
Coach
Coaches play a unique role in Special Olympics Oregon, working hands-on with athletes to provide the sports, skills and spirit they need to compete. We are not able to offer our traditional in-person sports training and competitions at this time. We are offering a Fall Virtual Sports Season September – November supported by local and statewide coaches and mentors. We are only accepting new coach applications by referral at this time. Once we are preparing to return to our traditional sports seasons, we will accept unlimited coach applications. For questions or more information about becoming a coach email: coach@soor.org
Local Program Leadership
Join the volunteer management team and help make an ongoing difference to your local community. Volunteers coordinate sports, register athletes, communicate with families, reach out to the community, raise funds, and more. It’s fun to work together with your local group. Find a program near you.
If you would like more information on signing yourself or a team up to volunteer, please contact us at volunteer@soor.org