
49,600 reasons to volunteer

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, April 19 to 25, 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!

Download
Download our social media graphics and print outs below!

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

Mention
Mention @SpecialOCanada and use the hashtags #NVW2020 #WhyIVolunteerSOC
"Why I Volunteer" Shareable Social Assets
Create an Instagram Story:
- Tap in the top left of your screen or swipe right from anywhere in your Feed.
- Tap at the bottom of the screen to choose the "Why I Volunteer" artwork.
- Tap to add text for your reason for volunteering.
- When you're ready to share, tap Your Story in the bottom left.
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!
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...
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!
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...