• 3200 Mountain View Dr. Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Phone: 1-907-222-7625
  • info@specialolympicsalaska.org
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Become a Volunteer

Change the world through sport!

We’re looking for people of all types who would like to help us through their personal interest or professional experience.
Special Olympics Alaska hosts sports competitions throughout the year on a local and state level. Volunteers with and without sport specific knowledge are needed to ensure these events are safe and to provide the best athlete experience possible.
In addition to sporting events, we could also use help with fundraising and other events that support our the program, including family forums, victory celebrations, registration and outreach events and more.

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State Games and Tournaments Volunteer Opportunities

  • Winter Games, March-Anchorage, AK
  • Summer Games, June- Anchorage, AK
  • Fall Tournament, September- Anchorage, AK
  • Bowling Tournament, November- Anchorage, AK
 
 

LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Coach

  • Coaches have the greatest opportunity to create positive change in Special Olympics athletes, because they are the ones who work with athletes on a consistent basis. Good coaches know that learning to play a sport is more than just mastering skills associated with the sport – it takes teamwork, commitment, sacrifice, and dedication. These are qualities that Special Olympics coaches work to instill in their athletes, with the understanding that these lessons can have a positive impact on the athletes’ lives outside of sports.
  • You as a Special Olympics coach will become role models and character builders. Coaches help our athletes discover their physical skills, their self-worth, their human courage, and their capacity to grow. Being a Special Olympics coach is one of the most important and rewarding volunteer roles.
  • Special Olympics Alaska is committed to Coaching Excellence. One of our top Coaching Excellence goals calls for ongoing coaches education to provide the highest and most up to date level of coaching knowledge. Coaches Certification opportunities occur throughout the year. Please visit the “Coaches Corner” page for information on upcoming Coaches Trainings.

Unified Partner

  • Team sports bring people together. Special Olympics Unified Sports® teams do that, too and much more. Half a million people worldwide take part in Unified Sports, breaking down stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities in a really fun way.
  • Unified Partners train and compete alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities. Their dedication and love of sport provides opportunities for everyone involved.
  • Complete the Unified Partner Application Form and contact your local community program to set up an intake meeting.

Sport Commissioner

  • Sport Commissioners assist Special Olympics Alaska in building quality sports programs.
  • Help plan State Competitions and oversee rules enforcement at the events.
  • Help recruit and train new sport coaches.
  • View the Sport Commissioner Position Description.

Community Volunteer

  • Volunteers help plan and implement the program statewide. If you are interested in using your skills and talents to help develop and manage the program please contact your local community or the volunteer hotline at 1-888-499-7625  ext 608, volunteer@specialolympicsalaska.org

Leadership

  • Games Organizing Committee
  • Local Program Management Team
  • Event

Fundraising Events

  • Event Organizing Committee for auctions
  • Law Enforcement Torch Run
  • Polar Plunge and more!
Please contact Chris Barraza, Development & Communications Manager

Ready to help?

First, contact your local community program which you can find here.
Next, complete the Class A Volunteer Form. This requires a background check that will be initiated and paid for by Special Olympics Alaska. Please send completed volunteer forms to volunteer@specialolympicsalaska.org.
Then, read the Special Olympics Alaska Protective Behaviors Memo and complete the online course. This will take 10 – 20 minutes.
Finally, please make sure you complete the General Orientation Link and quiz. 
After everything above has been submitted and cleared, you will be put in contact with other coaches and the athletes of the sport you have registered for.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Volunteer Hotline
 
3200 Mountain View Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99501
volunteer@specialolympicsalaska.org
907.222.7625 ext. 610

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Eddie Eccker, Sports & Competition Manager
 
3200 Mountain View Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99501
eddie@specialolympicsalaska.org
907.222.7625 ext. 610