Special Olympics Georgia  is truly a grassroots effort.  With only a small staff of full-time employees and over 500 sports competitions throughout the year, it takes a large and dedicated volunteer force in order to fulfill our mission and to make our program a reality. 

Our volunteers take on numerous roles within the organization – from assisting with competitions and special events, to becoming certified coaches and serving on management teams. 

Whether a volunteer can commit to a single afternoon’s event or to years of coaching a team, we have a place for you. 

There simply would not be a Special Olympics Georgia without your generous donation of your time and talents.

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How can you become a  

SOGA volunteer?

Step 1 - obtain a volunteer packet.  Download it here, or  call Leslie Anderson at 770-414-9390 ext. 120 or 800-866-4400.  The packet includes: a Volunteer and Coach Profile form, a SOGA calendar of events, a SOGA fact sheet, a Special Olympics Young Leaders (SOYL) fact sheet, and a list of volunteer job descriptions.

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Step 2 - fill out the Volunteer and Coach Profile form included in your packet and fax, email, or mail it back to the state office.  Be sure to include your email address, as this is the primary way in which we communicate with our volunteers. 

If you have a group of people who would like to volunteer, please indicate that on your form as well.  We love to have groups participate in our events, and we often have volunteer projects in which you can all work together.

Once you return your form, you should start to receive regular updates concerning our upcoming volunteer opportunities.  If you live outside the Metro Atlanta area, we will pass your information along to the SOGA Regional Manager in your area.  He or she will be able to give you more information regarding volunteer opportunities with Special Olympics in your hometown. 

Everyone at Special Olympics is a winner.  While our athletes take home medals and awards, our volunteers leave with a wealth of satisfaction, having seen the expressions of joy from our athletes during competition. 

Your help is needed NOW!

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positions that need to be filled.