Volunteer Opportunities
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Sports Volunteering
Join the Team!
Work directly with athletes at practices and competitions, helping them develop self-esteem,
sports skills, social skills and physical fitness.
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Local Program Volunteering
Volunteer for Special Olympics outside of the sports environment. Working alongside staff and volunteers, help us plan fundraising events, provide administrative support, serve on a local leadership team, mentor an Athlete Leader, and move our mission forward in many other ways.
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Event Volunteering
Event volunteers are 1- or multi-day volunteers who make our competition and fundraising events happen! Event volunteers help with a variety of roles, including scorekeeping awards, event setup and cleanup. ā
This is a great opportunity for families and corporate groups!
Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area!
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Sports Volunteering
Assistant Coach/Coach: Spring Sports
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Athlete Representative Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Venango/Forest
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athlete Representative Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: All counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: All counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: All counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
Swimming Coaches (Centre County)
Role Responsibilites: This volunteer would work with athletes to learn basic swimming skills for a minimum of 8-10 weeks.
Time Commitment: 2 hours a week + competitions (Sectional on a Sunday at Juniata College & States @ PSU THursday afternoon to Saturday late afternoon)
Location: Centre County. Practice is at the Centre County Family in State College YMCA
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Assistant Coaches: Flag Football, Floorball, Softball & Swimming
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Assistant Coach/Coach: Spring Sports (All Counties)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Community Team Leader (Centre County)
Role Responsibilites: Help us connect with community resources, groups, service organizations and others throughout their local area to increase involvement and awareness of Special Olympics. Relevant experience is always welcome, but not necessary!
Time Commitment: 5-7 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Centre County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athlete Representative Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: All counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: All counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: All counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Team Support (Potter)
Role Responsibilites: Team Supports are volunteers that help keep our programs running smoothly! They promote Special Olympics in the community and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: Approx. 5 hours per week
Location: Potter County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Team Support (Centre)
Role Responsibilites: Team Supports are volunteers that help keep our programs running smoothly! They promote Special Olympics in the community and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: Approx. 5 hours per week
Location: Centre County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Team Support (Clearfield)
Role Responsibilites: Team Supports are volunteers that help keep our programs running smoothly! They promote Special Olympics in the community and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: 2-5 hours per week; we will work with your schedule!
Location: Clearfield County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health Athletes Committee Member (Centre County)
Role Responsibilites: We are looking for a volunteer who is passionate about health to help us plan and coordinate our Healthy Athletes free screenings at Summer Games in June! To help us plan, we would ask you to attend one monthly meeting and work with our health staff in planning and organizing, leading up to Summer Games in June.
Time Commitment: 1 meeting per month, plus participation during Summer Games in June
Location: Centre County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
Assistant Coach/Coach: Spring Sports (All Counties)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Global Messenger Mentor (Tioga County)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Tioga County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athlete Representative Mentor (Northumberland/Snyder)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Northumberland/Snyder
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
Assistant Coach/Coach: Spring Sports
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Coach: Swimming (Pike County)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Lackawanna County.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athletics Assistant Coach (Wayne County)
Role Responsibilites: Guide and support athletes to participate in track & field activities; assist with timing running events and track progress.
Time Commitment: 2 hours weekly during late Sunday afternoons for 10 weeks
Location: Honesdale High School, Wayne County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Assistant Coach/Coach: Tennis (Lackawanna County)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Pike County.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Athlete Representative Mentor (Lackawanna County)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Lackawanna County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor (Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Young Athletes' Program Instructor
Role Responsibilites: Provide 8-week, prescribed instruction to 2-7-year-olds with and without intellectual/developmental disabilities to learn hand-eye coordination, balance and gross motor skills associated with sports play.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours, once daily, 8 weeks
Location: Any county; location, time, date, etc. is up to the instructor
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
5v5 Basketball Coach (Berks)
Role Responsibilites: Become Head coach for the 5v5 Basketball program in Team Berks. Already have an existing 3v3 team with a Head Coach.
Time Commitment: Anticipate 2 hour practices weekly for the duration of the season.
Location: Berks
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Assistant Coach/Coach: Spring Sports
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Golf Head Coach/Assistant Coach (Bethlehem)
Role Responsibilites: Head coaches lead and organize their team of athletes and volunteers to create a comprehensive sport training program. Assistant coaches provide support and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. No experience necessary!
Time Commitment: Practices Wednesdays and Sundays March-October weather permitting. Usually attend Eastern Spring Sectionals, usually first Saturday in May at Kutztown University.
Location: Bethlehem
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Snowboarding Head Coach/Assistant Coach (Bethlehem)
Role Responsibilites: Head coaches lead and organize their team of athletes and volunteers to create a comprehensive sport training program. Assistant coaches provide support and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. No experience necessary!
Time Commitment: Anticipate 2 hour practices weekly November-February. Early practices can be dry land. Season finishes with a statewide competition at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, February 13-15.
Location: Bethlehem
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Swimming Head/Assistant Coach (Bethlehem)
Role Responsibilites: Head coaches lead and organize their team of athletes and volunteers to create a comprehensive sport training program. Assistant coaches provide support and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. No experience necessary!
Time Commitment: Start between January and March, continue through Summer Games at Penn State. Two hours practice/week, a few regional competitions on weekends in April and May, and a culminating event at Penn State University, June 6-8.
Location: Bethlehem (Team Bethlehem Practices Tuesday night at Liberty HS in Bethlehem. Would love to have beginner swimmers 6-7 pm and advanced swimmers 7-8 pm)
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Local Program Leader (Bethlehem)
Role Responsibilites: Local Program Leaders serve as advocates in the local community to promote Special Olympics' mission and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: Would estimate a minimum of 10 hours/week, especially at the outset as a new leader begins to understand what is happening with the program, meets key members of the leadership team, coaches and athletes.
Location: Bethlehem
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Fundraising Team Leader (Bethlehem & Lehigh)
Role Responsibilites: Volunteer for Special Olympics Pennsylvania outside of the sports environment. Help to plan and run local fundraising events, maintain a list of donors for the county program and work with staff to create and present a local fundraising budget. Experience with fundraising is always welcome, but not necessary.
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Bethlehem County, Lehigh County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor (Carbon County)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Carbon County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor (Lehigh & Schuylkill)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Lehigh County, Schuylkill County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athlete Representative Mentor (Schuylkill)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Schuylkill County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
Assistant Coach: Basketball (Montgomery)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Montgomery County, Willow Grove YMCA
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Assistant Coach/Coach: Spring Sports
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Assistant Coach: Swimming (Montgomery)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Montgomery County, Upper Dublin HS & Plymouth Whitemarsh HS
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Global Messenger Mentor (Montgomery County)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Montgomery County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor (Bucks County)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Bucks County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athlete Representative Mentor (Bucks)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Bucks County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
Assistant Coaches: Spring Sports (All Counties)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Community Leader (Adams, Lancaster)
Role Responsibilites: Help us connect with community resources, groups, service organizations and others throughout their local area to increase involvement and awareness of Special Olympics. Relevant experience is always welcome, but not necessary!
Time Commitment: 5-7 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Adams County, Lancaster County.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Leadership (Lebanon, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry)
Role Responsibilites: Support your local Special Olympics program as a Team Leader, Sports Leader, Fundraising Leader or Community Leader!
Time Commitment: Typically 2-3 hours per week, year-round.
Location: Lebanon, Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Fundraising Team Leader (York)
Role Responsibilites: Volunteer for Special Olympics Pennsylvania outside of the sports environment. Help to plan and run local fundraising events, maintain a list of donors for the county program and work with staff to create and present a local fundraising budget. Experience with fundraising is always welcome, but not necessary.
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per month, year-round.
Location: York County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athlete Representative Mentor (Mifflin/Juniata)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Mifflin/Juniata
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor (Mifflin/Juniata)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Mifflin/Juniata
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor (Mifflin/Juniata)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Mifflin/Juniata
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor (Lancaster)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Lancaster County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor (Lancaster)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: Lancaster
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athlete Representative Mentor (Lancaster)
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: Lancaster
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Team Support (Lebanon)
Role Responsibilites: Team Leaders serve as advocates in the local community to promote Special Olympics' mission and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: Approx. 3-5 hours per week
Location: Lebanon County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Team Support (Area M)
Role Responsibilites: Team Leaders serve as advocates in the local community to promote Special Olympics' mission and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: Approx. 3-5 hours per week
Location: Area M
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
Assistant Coaches: Spring Sports (All Counties)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
Contact Us! | Apply Today! |
Local Program Volunteering
Athlete Representative Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, year-round.
Location: All Counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: All Counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: All Counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Team Leadership Volunteer (Cambria)
Role Responsibilites: Our Team Leadership volunteers serve as advocates in the local community to promote Special Olympics' mission and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: About 4-5 hours per week; can vary depending on your availability and the time of the year.
Location: Cambria County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Sports Volunteering
Assistant Coaches: Spring Sports (All Counties)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: All counties. Please contact us for specific details on practice locations in your county.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athletics Assistant Coach (Allegheny County)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Allegheny County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Athletics Assistant Coach (Fayette)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Fayette County.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Basketball Assistant Coach (Washington/Greene)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Washington/Greene
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Pickelball Coach/Assistant Coach (Allegheny)
Role Responsibilites: Lead Pickleball practices. Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: Any 8 weeks we can carve out of the spring, summer, and/or fall - 1-2 hours/week
Location: Moon Township Park
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Softball Assistant Coach (Fayette)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Fayette County.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Swimming Assistant Coach (Lawrence)
Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. Volunteers in this role may also serve as chaperones/one on one volunteers.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.
Location: Lawrence County.
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Local Program Volunteering
Local Program Leader (Fayette County)
Role Responsibilites: Team Leaders serve as advocates in the local community to promote Special Olympics' mission and raise awareness. They work alongside staff and volunteers to help recruit volunteers and provide budgetary input. They connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.
Time Commitment: About 5 hours per week.
Location: Fayette County
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Health & Fitness Coordinator Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Health and Fitness Coordinator role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: Depending on the individual you are assigned to Mentor, the commitment ranges from 3-5 hours a month throughout the year.
Location: All Counties
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a month, can be as flexible as needed.
Location: Allegheny
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Global Messenger Mentor
Role Responsibilites: Support Special Olympics athletes in their journey to become Athlete Leaders in the Global Messenger role. Mentors are matched with an athlete and offer ongoing support, constructive feedback and encouragement.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a month, can be as flexible as needed.
Location: Beaver
Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.
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Administrative Support: Database Entry
Role Responsibilites: Scan, upload and enter pertinent medical information into athlete records. Keep a running list of athletes who are missing information to allow staff to follow up.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week; we will work with your schedule!
Location: Remote; can be completed anywhere in PA!
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For a summary of volunteer requirements, please follow this link.
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Do you have any other questions about volunteering? Please reach out to your local program manager or contact us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org!