Welcome to the South Western Ontario District!
We provide quality sport training programs and competitions for athletes living with an intellectual disability in the district of South Western Ontario.
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.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Across the province, thousands of people volunteer with Special Olympics Ontario, taking pride in knowing they're 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 23,000 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 South Western Ontario. If you would like to register as a Special Olympics volunteer, please click please click here!
Volunteer Positions Available
If you are looking to volunteer with community programs near you, please see below for available opportunities.
Community Council: Treasurer
Contact: Jeff Charlesworth
jeffc@specialolympicsontario.com
Details: London is one of Special Olympics Ontario's largest communities. With 45 clubs and several competitions hosted, the community is in need of someone who can maintain and monitor their finances. If you have the skills and the passion, this position could be right for you!
Sport Clubs: Coaches and Assistant Coaches
Contact: Jeff Charlesworth
jeffc@specialolympicsontario.com
Details: We are looking for sport-minded volunteers for all of our clubs/teams:
Please reach out if you would like to learn more!
Sport Clubs: Coaches and Assistant Coaches
Contact: Jeff Charlesworth
jeffc@specialolympicsontario.com
Details: We are looking for sport-minded volunteers for the following clubs/teams:
- Curling (winter)
- Golf (summer)
- Snowshoeing (winter)
- Softball (summer)
- Track and Field (summer)
Please reach out if you would like to learn more!
Contact Information
If you're looking to connect with community programs near you, please see below for the appropriate contact information.
Grant Takacs
South Western Ontario Program Consultant
grantt@specialolympicsontario.com
Jim Kruis
Community Coordinator
brantford.coordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca
Velma Bachtold
Community Coordinator
chatham@specialolympicsontario.ca
John Hoy
Community Coordinator
jjhoy4955@gmail.com
Jeff Charlesworth
Interim Community Coordinator
huron@specialolympicsontario.ca
Community Site (still to come)
Karmelle Taylor
Community Coordinator
ingersoll@specialolympicsontario.ca
Tracy Cormier
Community Coordinator
myukon@aol.com
Jeff Charlesworth
Interim Community Coordinator
jeffc@specialolympicsontario.com
Community Site (still to come)
Dennis Bordin
Community Coordinator
london.chair@specialolympicsontario.ca
Tana Manchester
Community Coordinator
sarnia.coordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca
Kim Hammond/Diane Buckborough
Community Coordinators
simcoe.coordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca
Rob Davidson
Community Coordinator
robdavidson1972@gmail.com
Jane Lankworthy
Community Coordinator
dicknjane@rogers.com
Patricia Benoit
Community Coordinator
tillsonburg.coordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca
Darlene Wood
Community Coordinator
darlene@woodcanada.ca
Jeanette Hiller
Community Coordinator
woolwich.coordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca