Volunteer Opportunities

Assistant Coach/Coach: Swimming & Basketball

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.

Assistant Coach/Coach: Swimming & Basketball (Venango)

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: Venango County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Assistant Coach: Spring Sports (Warren)

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: 1-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Warren County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Head Coach: Swimming (Warren)

Role Responsibilites: Warren County is in need of a new head coach for the swim team! create, organize and lead a swimming training program for a team of athletes and volunteers.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Warren County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Team Support (Erie)

Role Responsibilites: Team Supports are volunteers that help keep our programs running smoothly! In Erie, we are hoping to connect with an organized volunteer who can help us with some fundraising initiatives. We also have a need for a volunteer who can connect with the local sport teams to make sure that they are successful.

Time Commitment: 2-5 hours per week; may vary at different times.

Location: Erie

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Team Support: Community Support (Erie)

Role Responsibilites: Team Support Volunteers help keep our programs running smoothly! In Erie, we are hoping to connect with a volunteer who can help us with community outreach! This includes helping to spread the word about Special Olympics to potential athletes and volunteers, helping to identify community resources, and anything else community related!

Time Commitment: 2-5 hours per week; may vary at different times.

Location: Erie

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Coach/Coach: Fall 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.

Swimming Head Coach (Centre 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.

Organize and lead a swim program in Centre County. We have interested athletes but need a head coach to start the program!

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Centre County.

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Coach/HeadCoach: Athletics, Bocce, Bowling, Long-Distance Running/Walking

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: Bradford/Sullivan

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

Athlete Representative Mentor (Bradford/Sullivan)

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: Bradford/Sullivan

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Coach: Flag Football (Lehigh)

Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. You don't need to be a runner to support!

Time Commitment: Anticipate 2 hour practices weekly for the duration of the season.

Location: Emmaus High School

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Golf Coach (Schuylkill)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Schuylkill

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Golf Assistant Coach (Berks)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Berks County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Bocce Coach (Schuylkill)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Schuylkill

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Bowling Coach (Schuylkill)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Schuylkill

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Basketball Coach (Schuylkill)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Schuylkill

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Assistant Basketball Coach (Berks)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Northeast Middle School

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Assistant Coach/Coach: Fall 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.

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.

Head Coach: Volleyball (Lehigh)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Lehigh

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Head Coach: Soccer (Monroe)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Monroe

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Head Coach: Bowling (Carbon)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Fritzs Lanes: 100 S 2nd St, Lehighton, PA 18235 (Carbon County)

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Head Coach: Bocce (Lehigh)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: 3322 7th Street, Whitehall PA 18052 (Lehigh County)

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Head Coach: Bocce (Carbon)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Carbon County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Head Coach: Unified Soccer (Berks)

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: 2-3 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Berks County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Coach/Coach: Fall 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.

Assistant Coach: Powerlifting (Montgomery County)

Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. You don't need to be a runner to support!

Time Commitment: 1 day per week, starting in the summer and continuing until November

Location: Montgomery County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Assistant Coach: Skiing & Snowboarding

Role Responsibilites: Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. You don't need to be a runner to support!

Time Commitment: Winter Season, practice is one day a week (Sundays)

Location: Montgomery County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Unified Partner: Long-Distance Running/Walking

Role Responsibilites: Train and compete alongside Special Olympics athletes in the sport of long distance running/walking! Can be a runner or a walker.

Time Commitment: Practice is Saturdays 9-10:30 am at West Goshen Community Park

Location: Chester County, West Goshen Community Park

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Coach/Coach: Fall 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.

Assistant Coach: Bowling

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: Dutch - Saturdays 1230-130 starting 10/5. Leisure Saturdays 1-3 starting 10/19

Location: Dutch Lanes and Leisure Lanes, Lancaster County

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Global Messenger Mentor (Area M)

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: Area M

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Coach/Coach: Fall 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Coach: Flag Football (Westmoreland)

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: 1-2 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Westmoreland

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Assistant Coach: Flag Football (Beaver)

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: 1-2 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Beaver

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Assistant Coach: Bowling (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: 1-2 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Fayette

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

Assistant Coach: Bocce (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: 1-2 hours per week during the sport season, which usually lasts for 8-10 weeks.

Location: Fayette

Requirements: Volunteer application; Background checks for volunteers 18+; Complete general orientation, protective behaviors and concussion training.

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.

Assistant Coaches: Bocce & Long-Distance Running/Walking (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.

Assistant Coaches: Fall 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.

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.

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.

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.

Healthy Athletes Committee Member for Summer Games

Role Responsibilites:  Work alongside staff to plan free health-screening event. This is an event planning role specific to providing support with facilities on University Park campus, determining necessary equipment and supplies prior to and during event, and helping with setup and break down. The event is held in early June at Penn State University.

Time Commitment: meetings monthly, plus on-site support during Summer Games.

Location: State College area preferred, but can also support remotely.

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!