Global Messengers

Through the Global Messenger Program, athletes are trained to be spokespersons for Special Olympics. Global Messengers are ambassadors for the organization and can recruit potential athletes, volunteers and sponsors through public presentations.

To schedule a Global Messenger appearance, please contact Madeline Safrit or click on the link for the appropriate local program and contact the local program coordinator directly.

Alamance: Betina Holman	Alleghany: Rupply Mitchell	Beaufort/Hyde: Nina Buckman	Brunswick: John Singleton, Rachael Teeples
Buncombe: Timothy Littrell, Matt Paoletti, Rob Powell, Paige Soderman	Cabarrus: Todd Bass, Patrick Manning, Conner Stipe	Caldwell: Samantha Byrd, Brandon Holder, Daniel Setzer	Carteret: Anna Hopkins
Catawba: Randy Killian, Matthew Mason, Justin Walker	Cherokee: Laura Hays	Cleveland: Sharon Simmons	Columbus: Jessica Blackmon
Craven: Charles Butler, Edward Harrison, Alyson Sheedy	Cumberland: Brian Bennett, Darryl Wilson	Davidson: Brian Goins, Teresa Shaw, Cynthia VanHoy, Chris West, Stephanie Wilkerson	Davie: Scott A. Nelson, Gary Redman, Stacey Spry
Durham: Kelli Hutson, Richard Neal	Forsyth: Abram Coker, Donald Wardlow, Jennifer Wardlow	Gaston: Jacob Huffman, Tracy Rikard	Guilford/Greensboro: Bryan Evans, Andrew Fiumara, Patrice Gladney, Wes Mahoney, Rodney Parker, Bradley Rice, Gary Simpson, Mike Stone
Guilford/High Point: Scott Clark, Samuel McAllister	Harnett: Kelly Dixon, Blair Milliken	Haywood: Aaron Hoefs	Henderson: Alex Suder
Hertford: Lewis Bowser	Iredell: Rita Hipp, Sarah Stikeleather, Reece Williams	Jackson: Lorne Jackson	Johnston: Brogan DeBuhr, Phillip Williamson
Lake Norman: Mackenzie Jamison, Kristen Milstead	Lee: Matthew Farfaglia	Macon: Leanne Webb	Mecklenburg: Kaitlyn Bethune, Charlie Brown, Robin Callaway, Katie Carter, Jim Cowick, Johnny Daniels, Katie Degnan, Darlene Hankins, Sandra Hankins, Keith F. Hayden, Ted Hula, Kristin Hunter, Kim Jones, Breanna Keeley, Erin Keeter, Sydney LoPour, Harry Martz, Calvin Osborne, Sam Reid, Pam Richards, Ginny Tracy
Mitchell: Georgia Stamey, Sonny Stamey	Nash: Billy Smith	New Hanover: Stephanie Abel, Mark Allen, Hilary Duckett, Richard S. Hansen, Tony Hewitt, Andro Keck, Ian Lerch, Anthony Ray, James Reilly, Lynetta Richardson, Natalie Robins, Emmie Stanley, Dustin Templeton	Onslow: Ryan Baker, Ruth Hochstrasser, Jessica Martinez, Donovan Mouton
Orange: Brandon Barbaro, Gillian Fink, Kerry Hagner, Dani Kinert, Annie Tane, Sam Wagner	Pasquotank/Camden: Cleophus Carver, Zach Commander, Dorethia George, Missouri Anita Harvey, Kelly Ward	Perquimans: Daniel Mason	Pitt: Billy Davies
Randolph: Rebecca Cumby, Alicia Everhart, Bill Needham, Michael Rosario, Neda Tysinger	Robeson: Franklin Cummings, Darrell Davis, Timothy Spaulding	Rockingham: Mary Alice Dominguez, Katrina Walker	Rowan: Randall Ewing, Corinthia Kyslinger, Raquez Moore, David Rhodes
Stanly: Kellie Hearne	Transylvania: Dalton Leopard, Carolyn Sampson	Wake: Kelley Burrows, Megan Czejkowski, Glendon Finley, Sammy Flores, Romas Gabrielli, Bryan Henry, Kristine Hughes, Darlene Merentino, Judith Nutter, Chris Oehler, Casey Phillips	Watauga: Elizabeth Presnell
Wayne: Ryan B. Hood	White Oak River: Catherine (Mickie) Aguon	Wilkes: David Caldwell, Ethan Cassity, Laura Hayward

Volunteer Opportunities

Online Research Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to do online research for us about companies in the state of North Carolina who would be good potential partners. We will provide training and will expect appropriate data to be shared via an excel spreadsheet. The ideal candidate would spend approximately 5 hours per week on this project. Weekly or bi-weekly check-ins would be helpful to ensure that the data gathered is appropriate. Register to volunteer here or contact volunteers@sonc.net.

2020 Over the Edge - October 3 - Raleigh

The 2020 Over the Edge will be held October 3 at the Wells Fargo Capitol Center in Downtown Raleigh. Join us as a volunteer.

2020 Plane Pull- October 17 - RDU International Airport

The 2020 SONC Plane Pull will be held October 17 at the UPS Tarmac at RDU International Airport. Join us as a volunteer.

Volunteer at our office or warehouse - Cary/Morrisville area

The Special Olympics North Carolina office is closed through April 30. If you or your group are interested in volunteering in the future, please email volunteers@sonc.net.

Special Olympics North Carolina needs help throughout the year in our office and warehouse in the Raleigh area. We handle data entry for newly registered athletes and volunteers. We maintain a large warehouse with almost everything that you need for a sports event and use various items throughout the year so we need volunteers to keep it all in order. Please signup online or email volunteers@sonc.net with questions. We welcome groups of 4 or 5 to join us as well.

Local Program Opportunities

We have programs throughout the state with year-round programs.

Each program has a local committee that assists the Local Program Coordinator in all of their program needs. Click here to see what opportunities are available or visit your local program's page.

Learn More!

For information on coaching, volunteering at events, or getting involved with your local program, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form! Volunteers will be added to our email database for information on future volunteer opportunities.

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