Volunteers can also help in additional roles

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 taking the charge as a committee member, (full descriptions here). Student internships are also available and encouraged.

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      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. ...

    • 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, ...

    • 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 ...

    • 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 ...

    • 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 ...