VOLUNTEERS

We really welcome those who just have a heart for our special population to volunteer. Everyone freely gives of their time with generous and compassionate hearts. Our athletes LOVE playing and practicing with the young volunteers we have. They identify with them on a different level. And the importance of high school volunteers is huge in so many ways. 

In particular, they help our athletes feel accepted and loved, but the volunteers are role models for our athletes and can often help our special people grow and improve in ways that we, as parents, cannot. 

If you have a desire to volunteer, there are many opportunities we’d like to share with you. Special Olympics official volunteers can be:

  • Class A which includes coaches, assistant coaches, and others who work closely with our athletes. This is the highest level of certification. 

  • Class B which is also called “day of” volunteers who help on the field during competitions.

  • Boerne Blaze also welcomes “walk on” volunteers from groups such as YMSL and National Charity League who show up as they are available and support our athletes under the supervision of our coaches and assistant coaches.

Contact Jenny Cashion, Head of Delegation, to learn more about how you (and your group) can be a Boerne Blaze Special Olympics volunteer.

Special Olympics Volunteer Oath:

“I promise to give of the time in my life so that Special Olympic athletes can have the time of their lives. 

I promise to support Special Olympics not just as an expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. 

I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in giving, I receive so much more in return.”

Recent Volunteer of the Year Honorees

  • Jamie

    2025-2026 Adult Volunteer

    Our Adult Volunteer of the Year radiates warmth—she has a beautiful, ever-present smile and a glow that lifts everyone around her. She comes to practices whenever she can, and athletes naturally gravitate to her. She doesn’t need direction from coaches; she instinctively knows which athletes could use extra support, encouragement, and care. She celebrates every victory—big and small—and her compassion and love shine through in everything she does. She is personable, consistently helpful, and deeply appreciated by the athletes she serves.

  • Benji

    2025-2026 Student Volunteer

    This volunteer has been with us for a few years now, and—like our athletes—we’ve seen tremendous growth in him. He has become more confident working with our athletes and takes direction well from the coaches. He is punctual, honors his commitments, and has remained dependable even during a very busy year balancing school and work responsibilities. Despite his schedule, he consistently makes time to volunteer with Boerne Blaze whenever possible.

    Most importantly, he is caring, compassionate, and works exceptionally well with our athletes—especially those who need additional support. He is patient, thoughtful, and a positive role model for everyone on the team.

  • Terrie

    2024-2025 Adult Volunteer

    This person came to us in the fall of 2023 and just jumped right into almost every sport – practices, competitions, and events – and immediately became a valued member of the Boerne Blaze family.

    She is always ready and willing to do whatever is needed, is always on time and prepared, and even consistently RSVPs on our Spond Communication App – which we really appreciate!

    This person treats everyone with dignity and respect. She works especially well with many of our athletes who need more one-on-one help, establishing a good working rapport. With her guidance and compassion, athletes have fun, are successful and are valued members of the Boerne Blaze team.

  • Madalynn

    2024-2025 Student Volunteer

    Madalynn is a high school senior who has been with us for several years – volunteering in any sport she can fit into her busy schedule.

    This person has a genuine compassion for our athletes, not only for sports but also in life. She can be seen in relationship with our special people at school, at church, at the Starlight Ball, and just hanging out.

    She seems to know intuitively how to help and  engage with our athletes. She interacts and communicates very well with athletes and coaches alike.

    This person has brought new volunteers into our Boerne Blaze family as well and is a leader among her peers. She exemplifies the Special Olympics Volunteer Oath.

    Not only is she being recognized as the Student Volunteer of the Year, but she is also being presented with a scholarship for her service with Boerne Blaze to use for her higher education.

  • Allie

    2023-2024

    Allie began volunteering with Boerne Blaze with swimming the fall of her 9th grade year. It immediately became obvious to our coaches that helping individuals with special needs was a calling for her and a gift to us.

    Allie is a very caring and giving young lady. She works well with the coaches and is punctual and dependable, but the shining part of Allie’s participation is her connection with the athletes. As a volunteer, she accepts people as they are and works hard with them to improve their skills.

    As a loving person, she is a role model, a mentor, and especially a true friend to our athletes.

  • Kendall

    2022-2023

    All-Time Volunteer 2017 – 2023

    Kendall began volunteering with us when she was 12 years old. She has been a volunteer, unified partner and an assistant coach.

    We have watched her become the amazing young woman she is now. She has been blessed with so many gifts and has shared those gifts with us throughout the years. Even as she is in college out of state, she continues to volunteer whenever she is home in Boerne.

    Kendall demonstrates integrity, dedication, empathy, and compassion…and gives 100% of herself to our athletes. Her kindness and generosity truly embodies a life of altruistic efforts of doing good in this world!

  • KenLeigh

    2021-2022

    KenLeigh began as a volunteer for swimming, and then branched out to include other sports. She is reliable and gives herself totally while helping with our athletes. She expects a lot from them, but  kindly and generously helps them to achieve their goals.

    As a sister of one of our athletes, she also lives this life daily. She knows consistency and routine are helpful for success. …and that every athlete is an individual, deserving of the opportunity to grow.