The 2027 Special Olympics World Games will take place from 16 October to 24 October, 2027

Volunteers

Join us in creating an uplifting and unforgettable event that champions a more inclusive world!

We Need You to Volunteer!
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, positive, compassionate, and a team player, the 2027 Special Olympics World Games needs your help in producing one of the largest sporting events of the year.

Join us for the experience of a lifetime from October 16 to October 25th, 2027. We need thousands of passionate volunteers to donate service hours and make these Games the best yet. Be part of something extraordinary!
What roles are you interested in?
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Where Do You Want to Help?
Discover the diverse range of roles through which you can contribute to the success of the Games while making a lasting impact on the lives of these extraordinary athletes:
Sports
Oversee general competition support, including scorekeeping, timekeeping, team and athlete support, venue support, access support, and more.

Click here to learn more about the sports that will be offered at the 2027 World Games.
Special Events
Assist with areas in the Games not related to competition. This includes awards operations and production, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Athlete Welcome, Fan Zone, Healthy Athletes Experience, and more.
Operations
Logistics for the Games, including emergency management, IT, security and safety, bus captains, and more.
Marketing & Communications
Join our media team and help with social media, copywriting/editing, graphic design, content documentation, video production, partner activation, ambassador relations, and more.
Hospitality
Support various hospitality areas, catering for athletes, Honored Guests, and Partners at sports venues, and other event locations.
Volunteer Services
Help to support 10,000 volunteers with recruitment, training, hospitality and engagement events and activities.
Leadership Volunteers
Take your impact to the next level by helping guide teams and shape the 2027 World Games experience. Leadership Volunteers take on extra training and responsibilities now in order to ensure a more seamless experience at the Games.
Solongo Tuvdendorj of SO Mongolia, (Bib #1305) competed in 25 M in Snowshoeing during the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025.//Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025
Various volunteers pose for photos during the Special Olympics World Games on June 19th, 2023 in Berlin, Germany
Tocci Edoardo, blue jacket, middle, was the emcee of the snowshoeing venue, and set a lively, welcoming, happy tone for all.//Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025
World Games 2019, Volunteer events
World Games 2019, Volunteer events
Various volunteers pose for photos during the Special Olympics World Games on June 19th, 2023 in Berlin, Germany
Figure Skating Special Olimpycs World Winter Games 2025 Palatazzoli SOWWG Turin 2025
Will Schermerhorn
Dillon Vibes
Will Schermerhorn
Dillon Vibes
Marco Ciccolella
Diego Barbieri
Manuel De Libero
ALESSIO BERGADANO
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