“Because as a volunteer you get far more out of it than you come close to giving. The athletes have so much to offer and so much to teach, Lessons in teamwork, encouragement, positive attitude, perseverance only to name a few. They change me for the better far more than I could ever hope to change them.” -Mary Buscher, Sammons Financial Group
Click here to view a full year preview of volunteer opportunities!
On this page, available SOIA volunteer opportunities are listed anywhere from 1-3 months prior to the event. This page is updated on a regular basis with upcoming opportunities, event details, and registrations. To volunteer for an event, simply fill out the registration form in the left-hand column and the event director will be in contact.
Upcoming Events!
Special Olympics Iowa has suspended all activities through the end of May due to COVID-19.
Statewide Competitions
Contact: State Office at info@soiowa.org or 515-986-5520
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Area Competitions
Contact: Kirsten DeVary, Director of Regional Field Services
(Northeast and Southeast)
Contact: Katie Schrodt, Director of Regional Field Services
(Central and West)
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Special Programs
Contact: Wendy Olinger for Challenge & Play Days Programs
Contact: Kara Neustrom for Healthy Athletes Programs
Contact: Bryan Coffey or Lexxi O’Brien for Unified Programs
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Lake City Challenge Day |
06/13/20 | 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Opportunity Living: Map | Click Here |
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Emmetsburg Challenge Day |
06/19/20 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | IA Lake Community Wellness Center: Map | Click Here |
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Sioux City Challenge Day |
6/20/20 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Opportunity Living: Map | Click Here |
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Muscatine Young Athletes Play Day |
11/04/20 | 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Muskie Early Learning Center: Map | Click Here |
Fundraising Events
To participate in a fundraising event check out our Fundraising Events page.
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Special Olympics Iowa Volunteering
If you have questions about the following topics,
Email- State Office at info@soiowa.org or 515-986-5520
General questions about getting a group or individual involved in Special Olympics Iowa’s volunteer opportunities.
What volunteering for an event looks like or recommendations on a volunteer assignment.
Registration accommodations or questions.
Reserving an event for your group to volunteer at in the future.
Volunteer fairs/booths or speaking to a group about volunteer opportunities.
Specified key volunteer position opportunities. (First aid/AT, officials, referees, etc.)
