The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics North Carolina has training and events throughout the state year round. Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization and help make Special Olympics possible. There is always something to do. Check out these volunteer opportunities: Volunteer with your local Special Olympics program Take a Leadership Role as a Sport Development Team member Serve as a coach Participate in a fundraiser Donate your time as a sports official by contacting Andrea Stamm Volunteer in the SONC Morrisville Office by contacting volunteers@sonc.net Compete alongside a Special Olympics athlete through Unified Sports If you work with law enforcement, join in our Torch Run efforts Get involved in youth leadership in the Special Olympics movement through Unified Champion Schools Offer your services as a medical professional at our free health screenings through the Healthy Athletes program