Volunteers power everything behind our mission. They share their talents and dedicate themselves to helping our athletes lead richer, fuller lives. If you are not yet part of our volunteer family, there is a spot that is just right for you.
It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Starting in March, more than 300 law enforcement agencies will be carrying the torch on a 1,500-mile trip through 67 counties. The intrastate torch relay will culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Games in May when they bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.
Coaches are superstars who help our athletes learn, grow and improve. Help us build our next generation of volunteer coaches. We'd love to add you to our roster.
On June 20-26, 2026 the brightest beacon of inclusion is headed to Minnesota. And Team Florida will be there! Through the power of sports and inclusion, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities and the world.
A huge thanks to our friends at Wawa for providing 450 Wawa gift cards for distribution to our athletes. It’s just one of the ways Wawa support our athletes and our mission.
Four Special Olympics Florida athletes recently took part in the Boston Marathon, joining almost 30,000 other runners in one of the most prestigious races in the world.
The two-day celebration of food and football took place earlier this month at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Throughout the month, we are recognizing the remarkable volunteers who work with us every day to help Special Olympics Florida athletes lead happier, healthier lives.
April is National Volunteer Month, so we are highlighting the work of our incredible volunteers.
To celebrate National Volunteer Month, we are spotlighting some of the dedicated volunteers who make our work possible.
