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Special Olympics New York
Headquarters
94 New Karner Road, Suite 208
Albany, NY 12203

Phone
518-388-0790
800-836-6976

Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,
except New York State holidays

Special Olympics New York
Headquarters
94 New Karner Road, Suite 208
Albany, NY 12203

Phone
518-388-0790
800-836-6976

Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,
except New York State holidays

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Summer Sports
Summer Season (March - June)
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- More than one sport
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Coach's Information
Certified Head Coach (Level II) – certified volunteer that leads athletes at both training and competition.
Roles include competition registration, athlete medical and registrations, facility set up, observing athletes during practice and providing feedback where appropriate, planning and leading sport practices in full season plan, provide sport-specific technical instruction to your athletes
Certified Coach (Level I) – certified volunteer to assist and coach at Special Olympics training and competition.
Roles include supporting the head coach, coaching sport skills, planning training session, delivering elements during practices, observation and feedback to athletes
Sport Assistant – volunteers interested in assisting at Sport Training who may/may not wish to progress to coach.
May include the following: field set up, athlete escorting, facilities set up, supporting coaches at competitions, helping to organize transportation, equipment, or facilities for your club
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Service Volunteers
Service Volunteers: The hands-on ‘Doer’s’: A person or group who is willing to commit and dedicate their day to the athletes. These jobs may include, but are not limited to: set up, athlete escorts, stagers, timers, scorekeeping, etc.
Social Volunteers
Social Volunteers:The FANS! A person or group who would volunteer to cheer on our athletes- Volunteer to Cheer! & Social Ambassadors. Many athletes travel and don’t always have the opportunity for their families to attend and cheer them on. Fan stations are made available at most events for you to make a sign or banner to add to the fun!
Interns and Office assistants
Intern/Office Volunteer: Special Olympics NY is always looking for extra office work assistance. Whether you’re a student in a school run internship program or just looking for some personal development, opportunities extend across the state in all our offices.
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All Service Volunteers will undergo a brief training at the beginning of their shift from the respective Volunteer Captains and/or Sport Director at the venue. Volunteers must be willing to be flexible and prepared to be on their feet all day.
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- Volunteer to Cheer: Cheer and support the athletes as they compete in a state-level competition. Many of the athletes’ families cannot travel to state games therefore we rely on community members to come out and be the FANS IN THE STANDS! This position is not to be underestimated as these athletes train extremely hard to get to state games and look forward to the chance to showcase their talent in front of a packed venue. Cheer loud and proud! There are no age requirements to be a fan in the stands!
- Social Ambassadors: Capture the moment(s) and publish to Twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook using our hashtags### Social media enthusiasts encouraged!
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Unified Information
Special Olympics New York offers inclusive programming for individuals with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities through Unified Sports®, Unified Champion Schools® and Special Olympics College programming.
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- Unified Sports: Special Olympics is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
- Unified Champion Schools: The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change. With sports as the foundation, the three component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom and school climates of acceptance. This is accomplished by implementing inclusive sports, inclusive youth leadership opportunities, and whole school engagement.
- Special Olympics College Special Olympics College connects college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities through shared experiences. Together, college students and Special Olympics athletes can work together to build accepting campus communities and build friendships that help lead the social inclusion movement of Special Olympics. Special Olympics College programs are made up of the three components of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®: Special Olympics Unified Sports®, Inclusive Leadership, and Whole Campus Engagement.
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Unified Summer Sports
Summer Season (March - June)
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- More than one sport
More than one unified Summer sport(Required)
Enter winter sports from the above options: all sports must be separated by comma (e.g. Athletics, Swimming)
Unified Fall Season
Fall Season (August - October)
- Bocce
- Cross Country
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- More than one sport
More than one unified Summer sport(Required)
Enter winter sports from the above options: all sports must be separated by comma (e.g. Athletics, Swimming)
Unified Winter Season
Winter Season (November - February)
- Alpine Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Floor Hockey
- Figure Skating
- Speed Skating
- Snowshoeing
- More than one sport
More than one unified Summer sport(Required)
Enter winter sports from the above options: all sports must be separated by comma (e.g. Athletics, Swimming)

Sponsorship Information
Special Olympics New York partners with companies and organizations seeking a meaningful way to give back to the community while receiving benefits such as employee engagement experiences, volunteer opportunities, brand alignment and more. Partnership packages are available regionally and statewide.
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Participate in a fundraising event
Special Olympics NY has several premier peer to peer fundraising opportunities in all corners of the state including Polar Plunges, cycling, golf, galas and more. Or, you can have your own event and donate the proceeds to the Special Olympic athletes in your community.
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I would like information on fundraising events in my community
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I would like to participate in my local Polar Plunge

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