Special Olympics Pennsylvania has two different classifications of volunteers. They are:
Class A – A Class A volunteer is someone who is or may be in immediate contact with athletes. Class A volunteers are required to have background checks completed before assuming their role. Class A volunteers will also be required to complete trainings.
To find out “What to Expect” in completing your SOPA Class A background checks, click here.
Class B – A Class B volunteer is someone with casual or limited contact with athletes, such as Event Volunteers.
Read or download our One-Day Volunteer Expectation Brochure and/or our Expectation One-Sheet
Consider Unified Sports
Special Olympics Unified Sports® creates an opportunity for people without intellectual disabilities to join in the sports experience by playing on a team with athletes with intellectual disabilities. Not only do the players all have fun, but attitude change and transformation happens on the playing field and the experiences create lifelong friendships. Click here for more information.
Not sure how to complete our online Volunteer Application? Take a look at our brief “How To Become A Volunteer” video that will walk you through the process step by step!