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Published 2/6/26 11:50AM
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2026 State Winter Games

Special Olympics NY
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rochester, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    2-7 hours, depends on the shift
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Sports & Recreation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    13+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    2026 State Winter Games

    ROCHESTER, HERE WE COME!

    Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches will visit Rochester February 20-21 to compete in the 2026 State Winter Games. From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition on Saturday, State Winter Games is an event you'll want to be a part of!

    Volunteers are needed for setup, Opening Ceremonies, and competition.

    Resources

    See our Winter Games volunteer webpage for general information and signup.

    See our event webpage for open volunteer shifts.

    Once you choose a shift that works for you, here's how to sign up.

    Sign Up

    Estimated 5-7 minutes

    1. Create an account or sign in: https://portals.specialolympics.org/
      1. You'll be asked to verify your email then to answer a few questions about yourself.
    2. Click "Sign up for an Event"
    3. Choose 2026 State Winter Games
    4. Click on shift(s) of choice
    5. Click Sign Up

    Thank you for your consideration!

    Location

    On-site

    Rochester and surrounding areas

    Rochester, NY, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Please see resources for Winter Games volunteer shift information and signup. For questions, please contact Sara.

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