Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

Special Olympics Tennessee offers a vibrant, year-round calendar of competitions across 16 sports, serving more than 18,000 athletes statewide. At the 2025 State Fall Games, we will be hosting state flag football, state cornhole, fitness competitions, Healthy Athletes and Young Athletes events We can't wait to see our athletes and Unified partners shine!

Fitness Games (support athletes through functional fitness stations)| Oct 18, 2025 at 9:00am for 4 hours with 40 slots 

Young Athletes (introduction sports for athletes ages 3 - 7)| Oct 18, 2025 at 10:00am for 2 hours with 10 slots. 

Flag Football Tournament Support Am Shift (support flag football events with scorekeeping, field support) | Oct 18, 2025 at 8:00am for 5 hours with 25 slots. 

Flag Football Tournament Support PM  (support flag football events with scorekeeping, field support) | Shift Oct 18, 2025 at 12:30pm for 4 hours with 25 slots

Please register for the appropriate volunteer shift. No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm - thank you! 

The Special Olympics Health Program, specifically the Healthy Athletes initiative, offers free health screenings, education, and resources to Special Olympics athletes, addressing the significant health disparities faced by people with intellectual disabilities.

Join us for the Stronger Together Health Fair, a day focused on inclusion, wellness, and community connection! Hosted in partnership with BrightStone and Special Olympics Tennessee, this event features free health screenings, inclusive sport opportunities, and resources for individuals of all abilities. Volunteers play a key role in supporting participants, ensuring a smooth event, and creating an encouraging environment for everyone involved.

Volunteer roles include event setup, assisting with participant check-in, and helping with various support tasks throughout the day. No prior experience is needed, training will be provided on-site.