Special Olympics South Carolina has a policy to request background checks on all persons applying to become a volunteer. The purpose of this policy is to identify individuals who have criminal records, disciplinary actions or civil adjudication involving a crime against or abuse of a minor or developmentally disabled person. We want to ensure parents and guardians that qualified individuals are taking care of our athletes. In applying for a volunteer position with Special Olympics South Carolina you are waiving your rights to privacy as it pertains to reference and criminal background checks

Special Olympics South Carolina recognizes that some information requested may be of a sensitive nature. We request this information because of the responsibility that we have to protect the well-being and safety of all participants in our program, and to promote a safe environment for all participants, including volunteers. This information will only be used to conduct criminal background checks (including sex offender registries and motor vehicular checks) that are mandated by Special Olympics, Inc. policy.