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An Opportunity For Everyone

There are opportunities for everyone to be a part of Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) and enjoy a meaningful and rewarding experience - as an athlete, Unified Sports® partner, coach, volunteer or as an employee. Special Olympics — in Connecticut and around the world — is about revealing the champion in all of us. 

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Become an Athlete

Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from across the state. Learn how you can find a local program and become an SOCT athlete.

Register As An Athlete

Become an Athlete's Partner

Unified Sports® Partners are individuals who train and compete in sports alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities. Become a partner and empower the movement of inclusion through team practice and competition.

Volunteer As A Partner
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Become A Coach

Volunteer coaches come from all walks of life. Interested in making a difference in a leadership position?

Register As A Coach

Become a Volunteer

The time, energy, and support of our volunteers are what keep SOCT going. Learn how you can make a difference for a local program, at a sports competition or at a health promotion event.

View Volunteer Opportunities
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Become a Fundraiser

The success of Special Olympics Connecticut would not be possible without the generous support of fundraisers and sponsors. Becoming a fundraiser is a great way to get involved and to help spread the word about our programs and offerings.

Become A Fundraiser
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Become A Sponsor or Donor

There are a number of ways to support SOCT, both as an individual and at the corporate level as a corporate sponsor.

Make An Individual Donation
View Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Special Olympics Careers

Interested in working with us? View the current job openings and internship opportunities with SOCT.

Explore SOCT Careers and Internships
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Get Involved

Step 1

I am interested in becoming: (Select One)

A Volunteer A VOLUNTEER A Coach A COACH An Athlete AN ATHLETE A Sponsor A SPONSOR A Unified Sports Partner A UNIFIED SPORTS® PARTNER

I am interested in becoming an athlete (*Required Fields)

Are you interested in volunteering for an event or becoming an ongoing volunteering to support a local program?




I am 18+ Years Old*


Parent/Guardian Information (*Required Fields)

Special Olympics Connecticut partners with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) to offer Unified Sports® and Young Athletes™ in numerous schools across Connecticut. Unified Sports® brings school aged athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together to play sports, gain physical fitness and develop friendships. Students in pre-school through Grade 2 participate in the Young Athletes™ program, which complements the gross motor skills taught in Connecticut’s schools. For a complete description of these programs please visit the Unified Sports® School Based Programs under Sports and Fitness on our website.