For many of these opportunities, it is not necessary to be an expert in the sport.  Special Olympics MA provides training for all coaches!  If you see something of interest, please contact the person listed for more information.  Don't hesitate just because you're not an Olympic medalist in that sport!

• Attleboro:  Contact Sam Baglioni.
• Fall River:  Contact Barbara Haynes.
• Mansfield:   Contact Sam Baglioni.

• Auburn:  Coaches and assistants needed for a newly formed flag football team.  Practices will begin in the fall.  For more information contact Jon Scully.
• Bridgewater Raynham:  Practices Sundays 11am - 12noon, Bridgewater Middle School.  Contact Sam Baglioni.
• Taunton:  Contact Megan Hoffman

•  Bridgewater Raynham - Fridays, 3:30 - 5:00pm.  Location TBA.  Contact Kate Dyer.
• Fall River - Contact Barbara Haynes.
• Kick with Care - Medford.  Adults over 18 needed to assist with an adult soccer team.  Practices are Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at the  Mystic Park Reservation.  For more information, contact Zack Rocha.
• Mansfield - Contact Sam Baglioni.
• Nashoba Valley - Contact Mike Cooper.
• Reading - EMARC Program.  Practices Sundays 3:30 - 5:00pm beginning September 7th.  For more information, contact Chenine Peloquin.
•  Seven Hills - Worcester. Assistant coach needed for an adult soccer team.  Practices Sunday afternoons at Assumption College beginning in September through the State Tournament in November.  For more information, contact Jennifer Bergstrom. 
• Shrewsbury - Juniors team. Practices Sundays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.  For more information, contact Shrewsbury Soccer
•  Taunton - Contact Megan Hoffman

Flag Football - Bridgewater Raynham.  Contact Sam Baglioni.

• Office Assistance - Special Olympics Massachusetts South Section Office, Taunton. We need someone 1 - 2 days per week to assist with paperwork, data entry, and other administrative tasks.  Very flexible hours.  For more information, contact Donna St. Onge.

• Duxbury Beach Triathlon:  September 20th. Volunteers are needed as course marshals for the cycling part of the event.  For more information, contact Megan Hoffman.
• Rodman Ride for Children: September 20th, Cowlicks and Pigtails, West Bridgewater.  Volunteers are needed as course marshals and rest stop volunteers.  For more information and to register, visit Rodman Ride for Children.
• New England Fitness Challenge:  September 27th and 28th, Gillette Stadium. Teams of people will be competing throughout the night (10pm - 10am) and raising funds to support Special Olympics, as well as other charities.  We need people to register teams and staff obstacle courses.  (You read this right:  it is 10 pm to 10am!)  For more information and to register, visit New England Fitness Challenge. PLEASE NOTE:  Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

How old do I have to be to volunteer?

Special Olympics MA is happy to have volunteers of any age help out, and there are a variety of opportunities for all age groups.  Please note:  Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent, group leader, etc.)

How can I get a group registered to volunteer?

For most of our larger events we have a Group Registration Form. When you see an event you're interested in, ask the contact person to send you that form.

What is the time committment to volunteer?

You may volunteer for as many or as few hours as you like!  We have many volunteers who will help out at one of our events for a 4-6 hour period.  Others choose to volunteer at multiple events or assist in planning events.  We have some very dedicated volunteers who give us 100's of hours a year!

Why are you asking for my employer's name?

We are frequently asked by companies if any of their employees volunteer for SOMA, as many prefer to support those charities to whom their employees give their time.