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Published 1/13/26 12:02PM

Special Olympics NC - Summer Games Event Manager Needed!

Special Olympics North Carolina
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Raleigh, NC
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Varies - a few hours per week until Summer Games and then 1-3 days depending on your availability
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    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
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Detail-oriented, Leadership, Flexibility
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Special Olympics NC - Summer Games Event Manager Needed!

    Do you love planning events? Are you a logistics mastermind who thrives on tracking details and keeping things running smoothly? Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) is looking for dedicated Event Manager to help plan and orchestrate the Summer Games.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Work with the SONC staff to plan out the 2026 Summer Games
    • Assist in making schedules and checklists to organize the event
    • Help coordinate all activities during the Summer Games problem solving as needed
    • Work with volunteers to ensure all events have adequate staffing

    Time Commitment:

    • Attend 6 weekly Event Management Training Meetings Mondays 6-7PM - Starting January 26, 2026
    • Attendance at our kickoff call on March 5, 2026
    • Likely one day a week leading up to the Summer Games to plan logistics
    • Potentially on-site visits to venues in Raleigh & Cary, NC
    • Event weekend: May 29 - May 31, 2026

    Why Volunteer?

    This is your chance to be part of something BIG-helping hundreds of athletes shine on North Carolina’s biggest Special Olympics event. Whether you’re experienced in event planning, logistics, or just love being part of a well-run event, we need YOU to make these Games a success!

    Join us and help make this year's Summer Games unforgettable!

    Location

    On-site
    Wake County, Raleigh, North Carolina, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Training and meetings are mostly online. The Event is In Person!

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