Become a Volunteer
Summer Games volunteers needed!
Summer Games
June 6-8, 2024
Summer Games is coming soon! Thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends representing all corners of Pennsylvania participate in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Summer Games at Penn State University in State College, PA. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of volunteers! Interested in helping out? Email us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org and we will reach out to you as soon as volunteer registration opens!
Volunteers are essential to Special Olympics Pennsylvania! We could not exist without the dedication of thousands of volunteers. There is a place for everyone in our organization, and your commitment can range from an afternoon to a lifetime.
For more information, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.
SPORTS VOLUNTEERING
LOCAL PROGRAM VOLUNTEERING
Join staff and volunteers to help plan fundraising events, provide administrative support, serve on your local leadership team, mentor an Athlete Leader, and more!
EVENT VOLUNTEERING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Special Olympics Pennsylvania has two different classifications of volunteers.
Class A: A Class A volunteer is someone who is or may be in immediate contact with athletes, or someone who may handle confidential/sensitive paperwork. Examples of Class A volunteers are coaches, assistant coaches, chaperones and administrative support. Class A volunteers are required to complete a background check and volunteer trainings prior to starting.
Class B: A Class B volunteer is someone with casual or limited contact with athletes, such as one-day event volunteers. For an event guide for one-day volunteers, follow this link. For a Class B Volunteers Brochure, follow this link.
Please visit our volunteer opportunities page to learn more!
Already a registered volunteer? Head to our Sports Signups Page to get started today!
QUESTIONS?
Do you have any other questions about volunteering? Please reach out to your local program manager or contact us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org!