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Special Olympics State Summer Games

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ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Arizona

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Join Special Olympics Arizona for the Summer Games in Glendale!

This is our statewide competition for track and field, volleyball, and powerlifting.

Volunteers are needed for various shifts to support the event.

We have a new volunteer registration system so please reach out to volunteer@specialolympicsarizona.org for questions or assistance getting registered.

17 Shifts

  • Thu Apr 24, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 02:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will help setting up for the event. Expect to be on your feet and moving a lot! Should be able to lift at least 25lbs.
  • Thu Apr 24, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will assist in staging athletes for their athletic events. This is a great way to interact with the athletes right before they compete, get
  • Thu Apr 24, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 09:30 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will help with measurements, score keeping, and resetting the turbo javelin competition area.
  • Thu Apr 24, 2025 - 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will congratulate athletes after their events and ensure they are in the right location to receive their awards.
  • Fri Apr 25, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 11:30 AM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will assist in staging athletes for their athletic events. This is a great way to interact with the athletes right before they compete, ge
  • Fri Apr 25, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will congratulate athletes after their events and ensure they are in the right location to receive their awards.
  • Fri Apr 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will assist in staging athletes for their athletic events. This is a great way to interact with the athletes right before they compete
  • Fri Apr 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will congratulate athletes after their events and ensure they are in the right location to receive their awards.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will assist in staging athletes for their athletic events. This is a great way to interact with the athletes right before they compete
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 11:30 AM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will help with measurements, score keeping, and resetting the softball throw competition area.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 12:30 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will congratulate athletes after their events and ensure they are in the right location to receive their awards.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 11:30 AM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will congratulate athletes after their events and ensure they are in the right location to receive their awards.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will help with measurements, score keeping, and resetting the softball throw competition area.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 02:30 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will congratulate athletes after their events and ensure they are in the right location to receive their awards.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 11:30 AM to 03:30 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will assist in staging athletes for their athletic events. This is a great way to interact with the athletes right before they compete
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will congratulate athletes after their events and ensure they are in the right location to receive their awards.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Volunteers will help with tear down of the event. Be prepared to move lots! May include some heavy lifting.
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About Special Olympics Arizona

Location:

2455 N Citrus Rd, Bldg. 64, Goodyear, AZ 85395, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Description

Special Olympics Arizona’s (SOAZ) goal is to empower the over 180,000 Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society through SOAZ’s year-round sports training, competitions, and support programs.

CAUSE AREAS

People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Thu Apr 24, 2025 - Sat Apr 26, 2025
07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
This opportunity has 17 shifts

WHERE

8990 West Orangewood AvenueGlendale, AZ 85305

(33.54655,-112.25378)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 8

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