Interested in Volunteering?
We'd love to have you!
Special Olympics has different classes of volunteers. Our team is seeking Class A Volunteers. Special Olympics realizes the need to take precautions to ensure the safety of the athletes. To provide the best experience possible, potential Class A Volunteers are required to complete the following steps. This link will take you directly to the SOTX Class A Volunteer website.
1. Submit the Class A Volunteer Application.
Follow the link to submit the application online.
Minors need to download the PDF version and fill out by hand.
2.View the General Orientation Slideshow and submit responses to the quiz. There is a link at the end of the pdf to the quiz.
3. View the Protective Behaviors Slideshow and submit responses to the quiz. (Required for volunteers 18 and over as well as current high school students).
4. Submit a request for a criminal background check. Minors under 18 do not need to complete a background check.
Cost is $10. If you are an ISD employee please contact SOTX at [email protected] or 512-491-2947 prior to completing this step to receive a discounted ($7) rate.
Follow the link on the SOTX Class A Volunteer Website to complete this step
*Volunteers under 15 years old must have a responsible adult present while volunteering*
Follow the link to submit the application online.
Minors need to download the PDF version and fill out by hand.
2.View the General Orientation Slideshow and submit responses to the quiz. There is a link at the end of the pdf to the quiz.
3. View the Protective Behaviors Slideshow and submit responses to the quiz. (Required for volunteers 18 and over as well as current high school students).
4. Submit a request for a criminal background check. Minors under 18 do not need to complete a background check.
Cost is $10. If you are an ISD employee please contact SOTX at [email protected] or 512-491-2947 prior to completing this step to receive a discounted ($7) rate.
Follow the link on the SOTX Class A Volunteer Website to complete this step
*Volunteers under 15 years old must have a responsible adult present while volunteering*