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Apr 27
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Apr 27
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08:00 AM
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03:00 PM
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University Park, PA 16802
The Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run for Special Olympics Pennsylvania, presented by Sheetz, will take place at Penn State University on Sunday, April 27th during the Blue-White weekend. More than 3,500 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities participate in a 5K run or 2 mile family fun walk. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the 13,000 athletes it serves. This event wouldn't be possible without the support of volunteers like you! Volunteers are needed to help with registration, crowd control, directing runners, helping at the food tent and more! To register, please head to our volunteer at portals.specialolympics.org. After answering a few registration questions, click on "sign up for an event" to register for the job of your choice at the Beaver Stadium Run. Thank you!!!
Date Posted: Mar 18, 2025
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Jun 5
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Jun 7
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University Park, PA 16802
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!
Date Posted: Apr 1, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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University Park, PA 16802
If planning and organization is your thing, we can use your support! Special Olympics Pennsylvania is seeeking a volunteer committee member to help plan and organize our Healthy Athletes event at this year's Summer Games, happning at Penn State University in June. As a committee member, you will work along side staff to plan free health screening event. This is an event planning role specific to providing support with facilities on University Park campus, determining necessary equipment and supplies prior to and during event, as well as assisting with set up and break down of event. We hold monthly meetings that can be attended virtually, and Summer Games is held June 5 th and 6 th at Penn State University, State College. This role is a great way to support Special Olympics athletes while also developing leadership skills. We hope you will consider joining us! For questions or more info, please reach out to us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org.
Date Posted: Feb 11, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Pottsville, PA 17901
Experience the joy of Special Olympics as a volunteer with our basketball team in Schulykill County! Special Olympics offers free sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Our team volunteers/assistant coaches help our athletes in acquiring sport skills, under the guidance of a head coach. Practice is one day per week and the season runs from March to June. Practice is held at the Schuylkill IU in Pottsville. Volunteers are asked to complete our registration form and background check. For more information on how to get started, please reach out to us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org.
Date Posted: Feb 11, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Experience the Joy of Special Olympics as a Team Lead for our program in Warren! Team Leaders help keep our programs running successfully by supporting with: Sports and competition planning/paperwork Fundraising opportunities Spreading awareness about Special Olympics in the local community, so that we can bring on more athletes and volunteers Meeting with our Local Leadership Team Most volunteers in this role help for 3-5 hours per week, but we will work with your schedule and availability. This is a great opportunity for professionals to strengthen their leadership skills and build their resume. Please consider sharing your time and talent with Special Olympics here in Warren! If you are interested in learning more about this role and about our program in Warren County, please connect with us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org; we would love to speak with you!
Date Posted: Mar 21, 2025