Special Olympics
Wayne County Indiana
Volunteer
Special Olympics Wayne County would not exist today—and could not have been created—without the time, energy, commitment and enthusiasm of our volunteers.
Our volunteer pool is dedicated and diverse. Volunteers include civic and fraternal groups, high school and college students, amateur and professional athletes, business executives, Special Olympics athletes, family members, sports officials, coaches, teachers, retirees and corporate groups.
When you volunteer with Special Olympics Indiana you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of our athletes and their families. Whether you volunteer your time year-round, seasonally or simply for a single-day event, it is an experience you’ll be destined to remember forever.
How to become a Volnteer
Step 2
Complete online training.
A class A volunteer is any volunteer who has regular contact with athletes through roles such as coach, chaperone, or administrative authority. Go to soindiana.org to register.
Step 3
Complete the Online Protective Behaviors Training.
A brief, online tutorial called Protective Behaviors. This is a very important part of your training - what to do in the case of abuse or suspected abuse of athletes. This training is for the protection of the athlete - everyone's number one priority - and also for your protection as a volunteer. Start the class here.