Special Olympics New York Volunteers

Volunteers

Volunteer for Special Olympics New York.
The life you change may be your own.

Special Olympics New York (SONY) would not be able to exist without the devotion of our volunteers. Our network of more than 25,000 volunteers do everything from coach, drive the team bus and repair uniforms.

While many volunteers help provide athletes with the core experience, training and competition, others are involved with every aspect of the SONY organization. Opportunities exist to sit on local, regional and statewide committees, host fund-raisers and serve on the Board of Directors. It's why we say that athletes are the heart of Special Olympics and volunteers are the muscle and backbone.

Our volunteer pool is dedicated and diverse. Involvement with Special Olympics creates pride, lifelong friendships and rewards of immeasurable value. Volunteers are an important part of a global movement that provides athletes with intellectual disabilities the excitement, joy and personal fulfillment associated with sport training and competition.

Regional Volunteer Opportunities

To send an inquiry: Please click on your local community that is pictured on the map to the right. You may also select from this dropdown as well. Untitled Document

Please note this not a sign up for any specific event, just general information inquiry section to learn more about Special Olympics and what is offered in your local community. Please visit our calendar for a listing of events where event details and sign-up/registration methods are offered there.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT

I will fulfill the responsibilities of my assignment.

I will set a good example for the athletes.

I will demonstrate good sportsmanship and cooperation.

I will be vigilant and aware of the safety of the athletes.

I will refrain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages and non-prescribed, controlled substances.

I will wear my credential and understand it must be visible during events.

I am specifically granting permission to Special Olympics to use my likeness, voice and words in media for purposes of advertising or communicating the purpose and activities of Special Olympics

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