Coach or Volunteer with Special Olympics New York
Volunteer coaches make it possible for athletes to train and compete across 22 different sports, and no prior coaching experience is required since full training is provided. Volunteers who have close, regular contact with athletes must be at least 16, and the organization is actively recruiting new coaches across all five boroughs.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
1-2 hrs / week
Where
New York, NY
Min age
16+
Hosted by
Special Olympics New York
Reviews
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.