Come Inspire Greatness—Volunteer!
Special Olympics Indiana – Monroe County seeks remarkable volunteers 18 years and older to assist athletes during sports training practices.
Volunteers for basketball, bowling, golf, softball, and athletics (track & field) are considered Class A Volunteers, and are required to attend a two-hour, entry level training session. We also ask that volunteers commit to 2 hours/week to the sport.
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunites with Special Olympics, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at SOIMC_vol@kiva.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
| Sport Name | Volunteer Duties | Practice Days/Times | Practice Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics (Track & Field) | Demonstrate and assist athletes in learning skills and techniques for track & field events. Assist in State Games. | Sundays (April–May) | IU Field House/Track Stadium at IUB Campus |
| Basketball | Assist coaches in teaching fundamental basketball skills | Sundays, times TBA (Fall & Winter) | Banneker Community Center, 930 W. 7th St., Bloomington |
| Bowling | Assist coaches in teaching, participant registration, lane supervision | Wed., 6:00-8 p.m. OR Sun., 1:15-2:00 p.m. (Fall, Winter & Spring) | Classic Bowling Lanes, 1421 Willis Drive, Bloomington |
| Golf | Work one-on-one with athletes to teach basic golf skills. Compete with other golf team pairs. | Wednesdays, 6 p.m. (June–August) | Cascades Golf Course, 3550 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington |
| Softball | Demonstrate and assist athletes in learning softball techniques; assist in tournament. | Sundays, 2:00 pm Mondays, 5:30 pm (June–August) | BHSN softball filed |
