Become a Volunteer
Summer Games volunteers needed!
Summer Games
June 5-7, 2025
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!
If you would like to join us please follow this link to get started!
If you have any questions about volunteering or how to sign up, please reach out to us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org.
Volunteers are essential to Special Olympics Pennsylvania! We could not exist without the dedication of thousands of volunteers. Whether you coach, help at an event or support us off the playing field, your support makes a difference. Get ready to change your life, as well as the lives of our athletes!
Experience the Joy of Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Your journey starts here!
Step 1
Register in our Portal
Create your volunteer profile within the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Portal. This will serve as your hub for all things Special Olympics!
Depending on your volunteer role, you may be asked to complete a few registration items, such as a background check and/or trainings.
Step 2
Choose your Sport/Event/Role
There are a number of ways that volunteers can get involved! Our biggest need is help with sports as a coach/assistant coach, but we also need event support and administrative support.
Coaches/Assistant Coaches
Help athletes improve their sport skills and physical fitness. Volunteers can also train and compete alongside athletes as Unified Partners.
Event Volunteers
Help for one or multiple days doing things like scorekeeping, timing, awards and event setup.
Administrative Support
Join staff and volunteers to help plan fundraising events, provide administrative support, mentor an Athlete Leader and more.
Step 3
Level Up!
We encourage our coaches/assistant coaches to attend a coach certification training in order to better serve our athletes!
If you want to level up your involvement with Special Olympics Pennsylvania and aren’t sure how to get started, please reach out to your local program!
Becoming a new volunteer with Special Olympics PA is fun and exciting, but you might also have lots of questions.
We are here to help!
Monthly Info Session for New & Interested Volunteers
The Special Olympics Pennsylvania staff will be available online the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm to hold an information session and answer any questions you may have about volunteering. This is a no pressure, no commitment information session!
Upcoming Info Sessions
Join by phone: Dial +1 309 205 3325 and enter the meeting ID: # 817 9187 7620
• June 25th
• July 23rd
• August 27th
• September 24th
• October 22nd
• November 26th
