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Published 29 days ago
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2026 State Summer Games

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Nashville, TN
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
    End Date:
    May 17, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    This is a wonderful opportunity to meet, interact with, and celebrate our athletes! If you’re interested, please sign up and our Volunteer Engagement Team will follow up with more details on how to register for specific events.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    200
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Sports & Recreation
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers ages 8 - 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. Please contact the event coordinator to register them
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    2026 State Summer Games

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the State Summer Games with Special Olympics Tennessee!

    We’re excited to welcome more than 1,200 athletes for an incredible weekend of competition.

    Volunteers are essential to making this program a success! Opportunities include:

    • Registration support
    • Merchandise Sales
    • Sport Support in Bocce, Track + Field, Volleyball, Pickleball, Powerlifing, Aquatics
    • Set-Up + Tear-Down
    • And more!

    No experience is needed - just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

    SIGN-UPS

    We use a third-party website for shift registration. After expressing interest, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. “Submitting a Form" does not confirm your shift.

    Interested in planning a group volunteer day!

    Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate. Come be part of an incredible weekend of competition!

    Questions? Please email rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org

    Location

    On-site

    Lipscomb University

    Nashville, TN, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    This is a wonderful opportunity to meet, interact with, and celebrate our athletes! If you’re interested, please sign up and our Volunteer Engagement Team will follow up with more details on how to register for specific events.

    Questions? Email rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org

    Thank you for your commitment, we look forward to seeing you soon!

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