Volunteer at State Winter Games

February 20-21, 2026
Various venues in and around Rochester, NY
Sports include Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floorball, Gymnastics and Snowshoeing.

How to Register as a Volunteer

Step 1 > HEAD OVER TO OUR PORTAL

https://portals.specialolympics.org/

Step 2 > CREATE AN ACCOUNT

You’ll be asked to verify your email then to answer a few questions about yourself.

Step 3 > AGE 13-17?

You’ll be asked to have a parent/guardian sign our Under 18 form.
Click on the “My Checklist” button to complete this.

Step 4 > VOLUNTEER ZONE

Welcome! Click on Sign up for an Event.
Choose an event then a volunteer shift.

REGISTRATION TIMELINE

November – Volunteer Registration opens
Onsite registration is available, but we highly recommend pre-registering.
Check out our What to Expect video for more details from some of our longtime volunteer friends.