Volunteer FAQ

Yes, you will just have to get your Police Vulnerable Sector Check from your region of residence.

Winter Season:

• Basketball

• Bowling 5-Pin

• Bowling 10-Pin

• Curling

• Pickleball

Summer Season:

• Athletics (Track & Field)

• Bocce

• Golf

• Soccer

Our winter season starts just after Thanksgiving (Mid-October) and typically runs until the end of April.

Our summer season starts late May and typically runs until the end of August.

Definitely! We totally understand that people have busy schedules and we appreciate all the time our volunteers are able to give to us. If you think you might be able to make half the practices, then we recommend you sign up as an 'Occasional Volunteer'.

Definitely! We can always use a hand, in rare occasions our sports reach capacity for number of volunteers and athletes allowed in a space.

Please be advised that you must be 14 years of age or older to be a volunteer with Special Olympics. If you are between 14 and 18, you will join as a Junior Coaching Volunteer.

All volunteers 18 years of older must complete a valid PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check). Therefore, whenever you turn 18, you will be required to provide a PVSC.

There is a small charge for the PVSC. But as part of our appreciation for our volunteers, we will reimburse you once you send us your receipt.

Apart from volunteering for our sports, we also have our Council. Our Community Council, operated entirely by volunteers, plays a crucial role in supporting athletes and volunteers within our community. 

Positions include 

• Community Coordinator

• Treasurer

• Athlete Registrar/Data Admin

• Volunteer Registrar

• Facilities Coordinator

• Uniform & Supply Coordinator

• Fundraising Coordinator

• Event Coordinator

• Recording Secretary

• Social Media Coordinator

To be a coach, you need to be a volunteer with Special Olympics plus additional training requirements.

A Head Coach is required for each sport to run. When teams are attending competitions, only Coached (Head Coaches or Assistant Coaches) are allowed to sit on the bench with the teams or attend Provincials with the team.

Please see document below which describes all training requirements for the additional training to become a Coach.