// Get Involved
Volunteering at the Games
Thanks so much for your interest and support. Games volunteer roles have been filled, so we’re not accepting new applications at this time. We do have many exciting events planned across our regions later in the year, so please keep an eye on our website www.specialolympics.ie for updates and future opportunities.
// Volunteer Testimonials
Real Voices. Real Impact. Real Change
Don't take our word for it, read our volunteer testimonials to get a sense of what volunteering with us is like!
Testimonial - Ciara Dolan
“You get hugs, you get smiled at, you get sung at… it’s such a nice thing to do” [volunteer Ciara Dolan]
Testimonial - Marie Holly
“It’s great fun, the athletes are fantastic, the other volunteers you meet are of the same mind as you…. There for the athletes to make their day go great” [volunteer Marie Holly]
Testimonial - Paddy Cahill
"Volunteering and trying to be a positive influence for others is infectious… your actions speak louder than words..” [Volunteer Paddy Cahill]
Testimonial - Louise Grant
"It’s [volunteering] great for your experience, it’s great for your confidence..” [ volunteer Louise Grant]
Testimonial - Etta Hayes
"The reward you get back from it is unbelievable” [Volunteer Etta Hayes]
Testimonial - Mary Shiels
“Just try it and I think you’ll get hooked straight away – I did” [Volunteer Mary Shiels]
Testimonial - Eddie Gannon
“They [SO events] are all just great fun.. the fun and happiness you get out of it … it’s worth coming along for that alone” [Volunteer Eddie Gannon]
Testimonial - Mark Gunn
“It’s a really beautiful feeling – the positivity, the energy here…. It’s just an incredible feeling” [Volunteer Mark Gunn]
Testimonial - Ailish Scanlon
“From the minute I arrived to the carpark this morning, everyone has been so friendly…. Everybody helps everybody” [ Ailish Scanlon]