Volunteer at Summer Games

The Summer Games are one of three annual State Games and one of more than 1,300 total competitive experiences held each year throughout New York.

Thank you to our 455 Summer Games volunteers, who filled 538 volunteer roles in Ithaca, June 9-10, 2023!  For more photos, click here.

The 2024 Summer Games will include Opening Ceremonies Friday, June 14, and competition in up to eight sports Saturday, June 15th. Competitions include athletics (track & field), basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming, and tennis.

All Special Olympics New York events are free and open to the public. Volunteer Registration for 2024 Summer Games will be live March 2024.