“Imagine living in a world where all you know is love.  Imagine not knowing what being better than everyone else means.  Think about seeing only the good in everyone you come across…that is the spirit of a Special Olympics athlete.”

                                                                                     – Volunteer Testimonial.

Special Olympics Arizona depends on and succeeds due to the time, energy, dedication and commitment of volunteers throughout the state.  SOAZ Volunteers help to provide year-round sports training, athletic competition, and fundraising events for our athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Volunteering for Special Olympics Arizona can create a lifetime of friendships and rewards of immeasurable value. The following are the classifications of an SOAZ Volunteer:

Class A Volunteer – Individuals who have close physical contact with athletes and are in a position of authority, supervision and trust with athletes.

Class A Volunteers are included in the following categories:

-Games Management Team

-Head of Delegation

-Area Director

-Coach

-Unified Partner

-Chaperone

Class B Volunteer – Individuals who are those who assist in the event-planning  and/or at the event, but are not necessarily in close physical contact with our athletes on a regular basis.

Class B Volunteers are included in the following categories:

-Day of Event Volunteers

-Office Volunteers

-Fundraising Events Volunteers

Who can volunteer?

SOAZ looks for Individuals, Corporate Groups, Social and Religious Groups, Families…Volunteering for SOAZ is for anyone wanting to help make a difference in the lives of our athletes.

What does a volunteer do?

SOAZ is a volunteer-driven organization and provides year-round training and sports competition.  A Volunteer or group of volunteers can help in many ways depending on your availability and interest.  Opportunities on a local level include Coaches, Chaperones, Fundraisers and Unified Partners.  Volunteers are always welcome to join event-planning committees who assist in the coordination of our five state-level competitions including Fall Games, Holiday Classic, Winter Games, Basketball & Cheer Competition and Summer Games. Please visit our statewide calendar for a complete listing of events.

How do I get started?

Complete and submit the Volunteer Interest Form listed at the top of this page or please contact the SOAZ Director of Volunteers, Gail Gilmartin at: BeAVolunteer@soaz.org

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