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 Traditional Basketball Program – Score Keepers Needed
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Location: Wheeler Farm, 357 Walker Street, Seekonk MA
Volunteer Hours: 5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Volunteers are needed to keep score and run the time clock for games on Wednesday nights in January and February at various gyms throughout the state. Volunteer hours are 5:45-9pm. Knowledge of basketball is preferred. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@specialolympicsri.org
2025 Unified Duckpin Bowling Tournament – Multiple Opportunities
Dates & Volunteer Hours: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday/March 16, 2025, 2 p.m.-5.pm.
Location: Meadowbrook Lanes, Warwick RI
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Volunteers assist bowlers as needed and award medals at the end of each session.
Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@specialolympicsri.org
2025 Torch Run Plunge Volunteer
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Location: Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett RI
Volunteer Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Volunteers are needed for set up, to coordinate parking, prepare the beach, and help out at registration.
Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@specialolympicsri.org
2025 Unified Volleyball Program – Score Keepers
Dates: Wednesdays, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, 2025
Location: Johnson and Wales, Harborside Campus, Wildcat Center, 320 Harborside Blvd, Cranston RI
Volunteer Hours: 5:45 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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Volunteers are needed to keep score for games on Wednesday nights in March and April at Johnson & Wales University Wildcat Center. Volunteer hours are 5:45-8pm. Knowledge of volleyball is preferred. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@specialolympicsri.org
2025 Powerlifting Qualifier
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Location: Cranston High School West, 80 Metropolitan Avenue, Cranston RI
Volunteer Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Volunteers are needed to move weights on and off the barbell. Act as a spotter for the athletes as they lift. Calculate scores, hand out participation medals. Volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 45lbs. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@specialolympicsri.org
2025 Unified Ten-Pin Bowling Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2025
Location: Bowlero, Elmwood Avenue, Cranston RI
Volunteer Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Volunteers assist bowlers as needed and award medals at end of each session. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@specialolympicsri.org