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Become a Volunteer

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.

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SPORTS VOLUNTEERING

Work directly with athletes at practices and competitions, helping team members improve their sports skills, social skills and physical fitness. Volunteers can also train and compete along side athletes as Unified partners.

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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!

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EVENT VOLUNTEERING

Help for one or multiple days doing things like scorekeeping, awards management and event setup and breakdown. A great opportunity for families and corporate groups to make a difference in the community.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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!