Welcome to the Greater Toronto Area District!
We provide quality sport training programs and competitions for athletes living with an intellectual disability in the Greater Toronto Area.
If you're an athlete, a coach, or a volunteer, or thinking of becoming one, check us out and learn about the exciting opportunities that we have to offer.
News
Check below for any important announcements, news, or stories about Special Olympics events, athletes and coaches.
Volunteer Opportunities
Across the Greater Toronto Area, enthusiastic volunteers within Special Olympics Ontario, take pride in knowing they are providing athletes with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience the excitement, joy and personal fulfillment associated with participating in sport.
Currently, there are over 12,000 volunteer coaches, club managers, fundraisers and administrators providing sport programs for over 26,000 athletes in Ontario. Whether you would like to volunteer individually or as a member of a school or other organization there are many opportunities to choose from. Whether you can volunteer for just a few hours on a single day as a scorekeeper, or several hours a week as a special events coordinator, there are volunteer opportunities flexible for you!
Below is a listing of volunteer opportunities in communities across Greater Toronto Area. If you would like to register as a Special Olympics volunteer, please click please click here!
Sport / Council Opportunities: Sport specific volunteer coach, team manager and/or community council positions available.
Contact: Juliane Kennedy
julianek@specialolympicsontario.com
Details: The Greater Toronto Area is made up of 8 special Olympics communities offering up to 18 official sports throughout the calendar year. If you are looking to volunteer in a sport-specific or general admin role, please contact us for more information and how to register as an official Special Olympics volunteer.
Contact Us
If you're looking to connect with community programs near you, please see below for the appropriate contact information and community website.
Michael Chung
Manager, Greater Toronto Area
michaelc@specialolympicsontario.com
TBA
Greater Toronto Area Program Consultant
Cheryl Duckworth
Community Contact
Email
Wendi Best
Community Coordinator
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Gary Derrell
Community Coordinator
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Gwen Johnson
Community Coordinator
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Leanne Harding
Community Coordinator
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Margaret French
Community Coordinator
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