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Short-term volunteer opportunities (Day Of Helpers and Officials)
Class C – A short-term opportunity that involves providing assistance at a competition or event, but not necessarily in close contact with our Special Olympics New York athletes. Volunteers aged 13 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult and we welcome ...
Special Olympics New York mission
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, ...
How to become a registered volunteer for the first time.
Step 1 > HEAD OVER TO OUR PORTAL https://portals.specialolympics.org/ Step 2 > CREATE AN ACCOUNT You’ll be asked to verify your email then to answer a few questions about yourself. Step 3 > AGE 13-17? You’ll be asked to have a parent/guardian sign ...
Volunteers can also help in additional roles
Volunteers can also help in additional roles such as: joining our Impact Club, becoming a community level Unified partner, or helping as a sports director, providing medical assistance, or participating in fundraising & media relations or even as ...
Long-term volunteer opportunities (Coach & Sport Assistants)
Class A – A long-term opportunity that involves having close physical contact and supervision of Special Olympics New York athletes on a regular basis. These Class A volunteers are in a position of authority and must be at least 16 year old. ...