It’s time to applaud Special Olympics Canada’s volunteers.

There are 22,000 Special Olympics volunteers – including more than 14,000 coaches – across the country, who are transforming the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through sport each and everyday.

 From coast to coast to coast, these volunteers work tirelessly to support Special Olympics athletes in their community, city, province and country.

 To our dedicated volunteers: we applaud you for giving countless hours to the Special Olympics movement, while asking for nothing in return.

It’s time to applaud Special Olympics Canada’s volunteers.

There are 22,000 Special Olympics volunteers – including more than 14,000 coaches – across the country, who are transforming the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through sport each and everyday.

 From coast to coast to coast, these volunteers work tirelessly to support Special Olympics athletes in their community, city, province and country.

 To our dedicated volunteers: we applaud you for giving countless hours to the Special Olympics movement, while asking for nothing in return.

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Without you, Special Olympics programming – from weekly training in community clubs, to competitions and fundraising events – wouldn’t happen. More than 49,600 Special Olympics athletes rely on you to deliver life-changing sports programs and competition experiences.

For National Volunteer Week, we want to thank you. Your unwavering support helps Special Olympics athletes and their families build the confidence, determination and strength to take on any challenge in sport – and in life.

To celebrate YOU, we want to hear your WHY.

Why do you volunteer?

For a loved one?

For inclusion?

For the love of sport?

For the smiles?

Use our “Why I Volunteer” toolkit to share your story, inspire others, and attract more volunteers!

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Download

Download our social media graphics and print outs below!

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Share

Post on your social media channels letting us know your "why"!

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Mention

Mention @SpecialOCanada and use the hashtag #WhyIVolunteerSOC

"Why I Volunteer" Shareable Social Assets

Facebook

Add a Frame to Your Profile Picture:

Click below to add a “Why I Volunteer...” frame to your Facebook profile picture:

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Instagram

Create an Instagram Story:

  1. Tap in the top left of your screen or swipe right from anywhere in your Feed.
  2. Tap at the bottom of the screen to choose the "Why I Volunteer" artwork.
  3. Tap to add text for your reason for volunteering.
  4. When you're ready to share, tap Your Story in the bottom left.

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Twitter

Print and Post:

Download a blank "Why I Volunteer" campaign image and print it out at home. Write your reason for volunteering with a Sharpie and take a selfie or pose with an athlete you support.

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Facebook/Instagram Images

To customize your own image to share on social media, click below. When the image opens, right click and select "Save Image As..." to download the image. Then print off the image, write in your reason for volunteering, and share a picture of this on social media!

Customize Your Own!

No printer? No problem! Download one of the pre-filled graphics below!

On desktop: right click on the image and select "Save Picture As..."

On mobile: Touch and hold anywhere on the image and select "Download/Save Image"

I Volunteer For...

...Special Olympics
...Inclusivity
...the Laughter
...the Smiles
...the Experience
...the Community
...Fun
...Competition
...Provincials
...School Championships
...Athletes
...My Sister
...My Brother
...My Daughter
...My Son
...My Classmate
...My Neighbour
...the Torch Run
...Polar Plunge
...5 Pin Bowling
...10 Pin Bowling
...Alpine Skiing
...Athletics
...Basketball
...Bocce
...Curling
...Figure Skating
...Floor Hockey
...Golf
...Nordic Skiing
...Powerlifting
...Rhythmic Gymnastics
...Snowshoeing
...Soccer
...Softball
...Speed Skating
...Swimming

Twitter Images

To customize your own image to share on social media, click below. When the image opens, right click and select "Save Image As..." to download the image. Then print off the image, write in your reason for volunteering, and share a picture of this on social media!

Customize Your Own!

No printer? No problem! Download one of the pre-filled graphics below!

On desktop: right click on the image and select "Save Picture As..."

On mobile: Touch and hold anywhere on the image and select "Download/Save Image"

I Volunteer For...

...Special Olympics
...Inclusivity
...the Laughter
...the Smiles
...the Experience
...the Community
...Fun
...Competition
...Provincials
...School Championships
...Athletes
...My Sister
...My Brother
...My Daughter
...My Son
...My Classmate
...My Neighbour
...the Torch Run
...Polar Plunge
...5 Pin Bowling
...10 Pin Bowling
...Alpine Skiing
...Athletics
...Basketball
...Bocce
...Curling
...Figure Skating
...Floor Hockey
...Golf
...Nordic Skiing
...Powerlifting
...Rhythmic Gymnastics
...Snowshoeing
...Soccer
...Softball
...Speed Skating
...Swimming
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Special Olympics would like to offer thanks and appreciation to Niel Hiscox and his team at Universus Media Group for creating this interactive campaign as we recognize and celebrate National Volunteer Week.