Whether you’re competing on the field, coaching from the sidelines, volunteering at an event, becoming a Unified Partner, or making a gift, you’re helping build communities where people with intellectual disabilities are seen, celebrated, and given every opportunity to thrive.

Together, we’re proving that when everyone belongs, we all win.

Become an Athlete

Join thousands of athletes across Maine who are building confidence, making friends, and discovering their potential through year-round sports, health, and leadership programs. 

Become a Coach

Help athletes develop skills, confidence, and a love of sport. Coaches provide instruction, encouragement, and leadership while creating positive experiences that extend far beyond competition. 

Become a Unified Partner

Compete alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities as teammates in Unified Sports®. Unified Partners build friendships, promote inclusion, and demonstrate that everyone belongs on the same team. 

Become a Unified Champion School®

Create school communities where students of all abilities learn, lead, and grow together through Unified Sports®, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement.

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, student, parent, or community partner, there’s a place for you to help build a more inclusive school.

Volunteer

Whether you can give one day or all season, volunteers make everything we do possible. Help at competitions, coach a team, become a Unified Partner, or support athletes in your community. 

Volunteer Resources - Special Olympics Maine

Health & Wellness

Help athletes live healthier lives through fitness programs, Healthy Athletes® screenings, health education, and inclusive wellness initiatives. 

Whether you’re an athlete, healthcare professional, volunteer, or community partner, there are many ways to get involved. 

Support Through Giving

Your generosity helps provide free sports training, competitions, health services, and leadership opportunities for thousands of athletes across Maine. 

Every gift creates opportunity.