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Certified Head Coach (Level II)
Certified Head Coach (Level II) – certified volunteer that leads athletes at both training and competition. Roles include competition registration, athlete medical and registrations, facility set up, observing athletes during practice and providing ...
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 ...
Certified Coach (Level I)
Certified Coach (Level I) – certified volunteer to assist and coach at Special Olympics training and competition. Roles include supporting the head coach, coaching sport skills, planning training session, delivering elements during practices, ...
Sport Assistant
Sport Assistant – volunteers interested in assisting at Sport Training who may/may not wish to progress to coach. May include the following: field set up, athlete escorting, facilities set up, supporting coaches at competitions, helping to organize ...
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, ...