Online Training

Online Training Opportunities

All Special Olympics Class A Volunteers are required to complete the General Orientation and Protective Behaviors training courses.  Class A volunteers include all of the following:

• Volunteers who have regular, close physical contact with athletes
• Volunteers in a position of authority and supervision of athletes
• Volunteers in a position of trust with athletes
• Volunteers who handle substantial amounts of cash or other assets of the organization/program (“substantial” is defined as $5,000 or more)
• Any volunteer with a  significant role within the organization

This includes but is not limited to: area directors, heads of delegation, coaches, unified partners, and chaperones. 

General Orientation

General Orientation Training Presentation with Quiz

Click on the link above to begin the online General Orientation Training.  This training is an introduction and overview of the Special Olympics organization.  The General Orientation is necessary for all who are interested in working with SOAZ athletes and helping to push the Special Olympics movement.

Protective Behaviors

Special Olympics Protective Behaviors Training Website

Click on the link above to go to Special Olympics Protective Behaviors Training Website.

Results from this training will be routed to the SOAZ state office for certification records.

The objective of this training is prevention of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse of

Special Olympics athletes.