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ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics PA
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Thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends representing all corners of Pennsylvania participate in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Summer Games at Penn State University in State College, PA. Competition in athletics, basketball, equestrian, gymnastics, swimming and tennis highlight the three day event. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of volunteers. Come join us as a volunteer for Summer Games and experience the joy of Special Olympics!
To register as a volunteer, complete the steps below:
- Visit our Online Portal to register as a volunteer. You’ll be asked to verify your email and answer a few questions.
- Click on "Sign Up for an Event" to view and sign up for the volunteer role of your choice at Summer Games!
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About Special Olympics PA
Location:
2570 Blvd. of the Generals, 124 Washington Square, Norristown, PA 19403, 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
Athletes -- Over 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or closely related developmental disabilities participate in over 300 local, sectional and state events. Athletes range in age from 8 to 80 and are of all ability levels.
Volunteers -- Nearly 46,000 volunteers provided the manpower for Special Olympics Pennsylvania last year. Volunteers of all ages serve as coaches, escorts, organizers, fund-raisers, entertainers, or sports officials. There's a place for everyone in Special Olympics, and volunteers are always needed both on and off the playing field!
CAUSE AREAS
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Thu Jun 05, 2025 - Sat Jun 07, 2025
WHERE
Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, PA 16802
(40.80841 ,-77.86388 )
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2025
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GOOD FOR
- 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 14
- 3-4 hours