Overview

Many short-term/event volunteer opportunities require no sport specific knowledge and those that do would be noted on the specific event volunteer registration form.

Due to the nature of sports and athletics, Special Olympics Rhode Island events are fast paced and may involve possible risks associated with a specific sport. For this reason, all volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or older to volunteer unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming Events:

2025 Penguin Plunge
Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Location: Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett, RI
Volunteer Hours: 9am-1pm

Volunteers are needed to help with beach setup/ breakdown, direct cars in the parking lot, and work in the registration tent checking in participants and distributing incentive items.

This is a fun event and a great way to start the new year!

Please contact Louise Miller by December 20, 2024 if you would like to volunteer Louise@specialolympicsri.org

2025 Basketball Skills Tournament
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Location: Bryant University, Chace Multipurpose Activities Center, 1150 Douglas Tpke, Smithfield, RI 02917
Volunteer Hours: 8am-1pm
Click here to volunteer at this event!

Volunteers are needed to coordinate the skills stations and do the scoring, escort the athletes to each station, cheer them on, and celebrate their accomplishments.

Knowledge of the sport of basketball is not needed.

Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.

Please register online by February 7, 2025
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@specialolympicsri.org