Volunteering with Special Olympics Connecticut means always having the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of our athletes. Browse by season to see where you can get involved.
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Current Opportunities for Ongoing Volunteers
Seaside Saybrook is looking for a new Local Coordinator!
Special Olympics Seaside Saybrook, servicing multiple town as far west as Madison, as east as East Lyme, and as north as Chester is looking for new leadership for Alpine Skiing, Sailing, and Volleyball. This program is community-based and works with both youth and adults. The Local Coordinator is responsible for local volunteers, families, and athletes, assuring they have opportunities to compete by securing venues and completing all necessary paperwork. Please reach out to Sue Clayton at sllclayton@gmail.com or Marc Mercadante at Marcm@soct.org for more information!
Help needed in Wethersfield!
Wethersfield Special Olympics which is part of Park and Rec is looking for help in the following sports! We are also in high need of female workers, either volunteers and/or looking for employment.
Floor Hockey:
- Looking for 1 or 2 volunteers. Possibility of paid hours if one of two coaches are out.
- Days: Thursday, Time: 5:30 – 6:30, Dates: December 15th – February 9th.
- Location: Wethersfield Pitkin Community Center.
Please contact Jahlim Cuttino, Local Coordinator and Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor from the town of Wethersfield. (860) 721- 2952, Jahlim.cuttino@wethersfieldct.gov.
LARC Special Olympics is looking for help in the Torrington Area!
Cross Country Skiing: Looking for Head coach for 6 athletes, the details are as follows:
- One day tournament.
- Meet at Camp MOE in Torrington, CT on Saturday mornings from 10:00am till 11:30am from January 8th through February 19th.
- Have your own equipment.
- Be familiar with Cross Country skiing.
- Arrive by 9:30am – if needed to make trails for the athletes to follow.
Cross Country Skiing: Looking for volunteers teen through adult, the details are as follows:
- Meet at Camp MOE in Torrington, CT on Saturday mornings from 10:00am till 11:30am from January 8th through February 19th.
Alpine Skiing: Looking for coach and volunteers (adults) for alpine skiing and/or snowboarding, the details are as follows:
- Meet at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall on Monday evenings starting in January through February.
- Practice times are 6:00pm till 8:00pm – athletes/family members please arrive earlier around 5:30pm.
- Intermediate or expert skiers need their own equipment.
Please contact Robin Pedone, Local Coordinator from LARC at 860-387-5236 or email at rpedone@litchfieldarc.org.
South Windsor is looking for a new Local Coordinator!
Special Olympics South Windsor, servicing the towns of East and South Windsor as well as Ellington is looking for new leadership. This program is community-based and works with both youth and adults in the sports of Athletics and Bowling. The Local Coordinator is responsible for local volunteers, families, and athletes, assuring they have opportunities to compete by securing venues and completing all necessary paperwork. Please reach out to Karen Philips at kphili5@dxc.com or Marc Mercadante at Marcm@soct.org for more information!
LARC Special Olympics is looking for help in the Torrington Area!
Looking for coach and volunteers (Unified Partners), as well as teens to be Unified Partners for relay running events. For track/field and race walking, the schedule starts in April 2023 till June 2023 – day of week has not been confirmed, but time frame is after 6pm due to using Torrington High School track.
Please contact Robin Pedone Local Coordinator from LARC at 860-387-5236 or email at rpedone@litchfieldarc.org.
Tri-Town program is looking for swimming help in the spring!
Special Olympics Tri-Town, servicing Meriden and Wallingford is looking for help with their aquatics program. They need a new head coach as well as lifeguards and volunteers to support a group of 20 athletes. Please reach out to Michelle DePaola at socttritown66@gmail.com for more info!
Seaside Saybrook is looking for a new Local Coordinator!
Special Olympics Seaside Saybrook, servicing multiple town as far west as Madison, as east as East Lyme, and as north as Chester is looking for new leadership for Alpine Skiing, Sailing, and Volleyball. This program is community-based and works with both youth and adults. The Local Coordinator is responsible for local volunteers, families, and athletes, assuring they have opportunities to compete by securing venues and completing all necessary paperwork. Please reach out to Sue Clayton at sllclayton@gmail.com or Marc Mercadante at Marcm@soct.org for more information!
Help needed in Wethersfield!
Wethersfield Special Olympics which is part of Park and Rec is looking for help in the following sports! We are also in high need of female workers, either volunteers and/or looking for employment.
Tennis:
- Looking for 1 or 2 volunteers.
- Days: Sundays, Times: 4:00 – 5:00, Dates: September 8th – October 30th.
- Location: Wethersfield High School tennis courts.
Basketball:
- Looking for 2 volunteers. Possibility of paid hours if one of two coaches are out.
- Days: Tuesday and Thursday, Time: 6:30 – 7:45, Dates: September 20th – November 17th.
- Location: Wethersfield Pitkin Community Center.
Please contact Jahlim Cuttino, Local Coordinator and Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor from the town of Wethersfield at (860) 721- 2952, Jahlim.cuttino@wethersfieldct.gov.
LARC Special Olympics is looking for help in the Torrington Area!
Looking for Coach/Unified Partners (adult) for bocce tournament – meet usually during the week after 6pm till 7:30pm at Camp MOE in Torrington. Schedule is from July through August.
Please contact Robin Pedone, Local Coordinator from LARC at 860-387-5236 or email at rpedone@litchfieldarc.org.
Seaside Saybrook is looking for a new Local Coordinator!
Special Olympics Seaside Saybrook, servicing multiple town as far west as Madison, as east as East Lyme, and as north as Chester is looking for new leadership for Alpine Skiing, Sailing, and Volleyball. This program is community-based and works with both Youth and Adults. The Local Coordinator is responsible for local volunteers, families, and athletes, assuring they have opportunities to compete by securing venues and completing all necessary paperwork. Please reach out to Sue Clayton at sllclayton@gmail.com or Marc Mercadante at Marcm@soct.org for more information!
Seaside is also looking for a new Volleyball Coach. The program runs from Tuesday, September 13th through November 22nd at Essex Elementary School at 7pm. Please reach out to Sue Clayton at sllclayton@gmail.com.
South Windsor is looking for a new Local Coordinator!
Special Olympics South Windsor, servicing the towns of East and South Windsor as well as Ellington is looking for new leadership. This program is community-based and works with both youth and adults in the sports of Athletics and Bowling. The Local Coordinator is responsible for local volunteers, families, and athletes, assuring they have opportunities to compete by securing venues and completing all necessary paperwork. Please reach out to Karen Philips at kphili5@dxc.com or Marc Mercadante at Marcm@soct.org for more information!
LARC Special Olympics is looking for help in the Torrington Area!
Bowling: looking for volunteers to become Unified Partners. Practices are at Thomaston Lanes on Monday evenings starting in September and go until the end of November. Equipment is available at the bowling alley.
Please contact Robin Pedone, Local Coordinator from LARC at 860-387-5236 or email at rpedone@litchfieldarc.org.
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