Class A Volunteer Application Process
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) and wanting to make a difference in the lives of the nearly 10,000 athletes our program serves! By completing this volunteer application process and becoming a Class A Volunteer, you will assist SOWI in providing a safe and quality environment for Special Olympics athletes to train and compete.
These steps are to be completed only by individuals who are classified as Class A volunteers. Once approved, Class A volunteers will receive a letter with their volunteer card. Please allow up to two weeks for processing of volunteer applications.
To Become a Class A Volunteer (for individuals 18 or older):
- Complete the online Protective Behaviors training and test
- Submit the Class A Volunteer Application online. Please ensure you have the following information to complete the form:
- Date of Protective Behaviors test completion.
- Agency Number/Young Athletes Number/UCS Number; it should be in the form of #-## (ex. 6-12). You MUST include an accurate Agency Number for your application to be processed; if you have not yet connected with an Agency or are unsure of your Agency Number please contact your local Athletic Director.
- Copy of photo identification (driver’s license, passport, school ID, or state issued ID; driver’s license must be provided if you will be driving in your volunteer capacity).
- Complete an order for a background check through Sterling Volunteers
- SOWI COVID-19 waiver forms
ALL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED. If you encounter issues with the Protective Behaviors training and test, please contact learn@specialolympics.org. If you encounter issues with the background check process, please contact Sterling Volunteers at 855-326-1860, Option 3 or TheAdvocates@sterlingvolunteers.com.
For assistance in completing the steps to become a Class A Volunteer, please refer to the How-To Guide below:
Class A Volunteer Registration How-To Guide
To Become a Class A Minor Volunteer (for individuals younger than 18):
- Complete the online Protective Behaviors training and test
- Complete and submit via mail the Class A Minor Form. Completed form must be mailed to: Special Olympics Wisconsin, Attn: Class A Form, 2310 Crossroads Drive, Suite 1000, Madison, WI 53718