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 any age to become our “fans in the stands.”
Day of Volunteer - Class C
During competition, volunteers perform short-term tasks associated with conducting competitions (i.e., timer, scorekeeper, escort, etc.) Half day to full day shifts.
Official - Class C
Serve as a referee, official, or judge at competitions. Please note that this role requires training and/or certification in a specific sport. Commitment ranges from a few hours to at least 1 full day at competition.
If you have not registered as a general volunteer yet, please join us on the volunteer portal and to create a profile.
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