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2025 Fall Charlotte Klein Dance Program

Date: Friday, September 19th-November 21st (no session on 10/31)

Volunteer timeframes: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Charlotte Klein Dance Center

1122 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Volunteer Role: assist in supporting inclusive dance activities for athletes ages 16+, following lesson plans from lead instructor to promote movement, creativity, and fun

2025 Fall Dorchester Bowling Program

Date: Sunday, September 21st-December 21st (no session 10/12 & 11/30)

Volunteer timeframe: 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Boston Bowl

820 Morrisey Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02122

Volunteer Roles: assisting athletes ages 22+ by organizing lanes to ensure equal participation, helping athletes get to their lane, and keeping athletes engaged through encouragement and socialization

Additional Details: Commitment to 75% of the volunteer shifts is preferred

2025 Fall Dorchester Basketball Skills Center

Dates: Thursday, September 25th-November 20th

Volunteer timeframe: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: DotHouse Health Clinic

1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122

Volunteer Role: provide personalized support to athletes aged 8-22, guiding them through introductory basketball skills and familiarizing them with the sport through stations and drills.

2025 Fall Danvers Train 4 Life Fitness

Date: Sunday, October 5th-November 23rd

Volunteer timeframe: 10:00am-11:00am

Location: Reck Fitness

199 Newbury Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Volunteer Role: encourage and motivate athletes to stay engaged during workout, demonstrate exercises by explaining techniques, modify exercises as needed, assist with equipment including weights, mats, and exercise balls, and addressing safety concerns and taking necessary steps to provide a safe environment.

All volunteers must have an active CLASS A form on file.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit weekly to this 8-week program. Athletes benefit from a consistent volunteer to create trust and develop a strong bond with. If you are unable to commit to all weeks, please email volunteer@specialolympicsma.org with the dates you are unavailable.

2025 Fall Mashpee Pickleball Clinic

Date: Wednesday evenings from October 1st-December 17th

Volunteer timeframe: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Mashpee Boys and Girls Club

31 Frank E. Hicks Drive, Mashpee, MA 02649

Volunteer Role: assist athletes with pickleball skills and drills based on lesson plan from instructor.

Please note, when signing up for multiple shifts, you will receive confirmation emails for each individual shift.

2025 Fall East Boston Soccer Skills Center

Dates: Saturday, October 11th-November 22nd

Volunteer timeframe: 2:30pm-3:30pm

Location: Paris Street Community Center (Indoors)

112 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Volunteer Role: provide personalized 1:1 support to athletes aged 8-22, guiding them through introductory soccer skills and familiarizing them with the sport.