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Our events are only made possible thanks to the support of volunteers like you! Whether you have a few hours to give or want to join for a season, we’d love to have you join us at a fundraiser, competition or educational program. Individuals, families, service, and corporate groups are all welcome! For groups interested in volunteering, please contact Volunteer@SpecialOlympicsMA.org for more information.

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Lowell Basketball Volunteer
Come volunteer at the 2026 Winter Lowell Basketball Skills Center on Sundays from January 4th-March 8th at Lowell Catholic High School. Volunteer timeframe is 11:00am-12:00pm.
Start Date

January 4, 2026 11:00 AM

Venue

Lowell Catholic High School

530 Stevens Street

Lowell

Northeast

2026 Winter Lowell Unified Basketball Skills Center

Dates: Sundays, January 4th-March 8th (No Session February 15th)

Volunteer timeframe: 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Lowell Catholic High School

530 Stevens Street, Lowell, MA 01851

Volunteer Role: provide personalized support to athletes aged 10+, guiding them through introductory basketball skills and familiarizing them with the sport with stations and drills.

Andover Floorball Volunteer
Come volunteer at the 2026 Winter Andover Floorball Program on Sunday afternoons at the Merrimack Valley YMCA from January 4th through February 8th. Volunteer timeframe is 4 pm to 5 pm.
Start Date

January 4, 2026 4:00 PM

Venue

Merrimack Valley/Andover North Andover YMCA

165 Haverhill Street

Andover

Northeast

2026 Winter Andover Floorball Program

Date: Sunday afternoons from January 4th through February 8th

Volunteer timeframe: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Merrimack Valley/Andover North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover, MA

1160 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA 01108

Volunteer Role: assist athletes with floorball skills and drills and play in games per lesson plans from lead instructor.

Beverly Basketball Volunteer
Come volunteer at the 2026 Beverly Basketball Skills Center on Saturdays starting January 7th through through February 25th at Beverly YMCA. Volunteer timeframe is 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm every Wednesday.
Start Date

January 7, 2026 2:00 PM

Venue

Greater Beverly YMCA

254 Essex Street

Beverly

Northeast

2026 Beverly Basketball Skills Center

Dates: Wednesdays, January 7th through February 25th

Volunteer timeframe: 2pm to 3pm

Location: Beverly YMCA

254 Essex Street, Beverly MA

Volunteer Role: Helping to facilitate basketball skills and drills for athletes aged 16+ with and without autism/intellectual disabilities. No experience is required.

East Boston Basketball Skills Volunteer
Come volunteer at the 2026 Winter East Boston Basketball Skills Center on Saturdays starting January 10th through March 14th. Volunteer timeframe is 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Start Date

January 10, 2026 2:30 PM

Venue

BCYF Paris Street Community Center

112 Paris Street

East Boston

Boston

2026 Winter East Boston Basketball Skills Center

Dates: Saturday's, January 10th through March 14th

Volunteer timeframe: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Location: Paris Street Community Center

112 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Volunteer Role: provide 1:1 support to athletes aged 8-24, guiding them through introductory basketball skills and familiarizing them with the sport.

Pickleball Volunteer
Come volunteer at the 2026 Winter Salisbury Pickleball Clinic on Saturdays from January 10th through February 28th. Volunteer timeframe is 4 pm to 5 pm.
Start Date

January 10, 2026 4:00 PM

Venue

Choice Fitness Elite Salisbury

191 Elm Street

Salisbury

Northeast

2026 Winter Salisbury Pickleball Clinic

Date: Saturday afternoons from January 10th through February 28th

Volunteer timeframe: 4 pm to 5 pm

Location: Choice Fitness Elite - Salisbury

191 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01952

Volunteer Role: Help facilitate pickleball skills/drills and play in games with Special Olympics athletes6

Westwood Young Athlete Volunteer
Come volunteer at the 2026 Winter Westwood Young Athletes at Downey Elementary School on Sundays from January 11th-March 15th. Timeframe is 9:15am-10:15am.
Start Date

January 11, 2026 9:15 AM

Venue

Downey Elementary School

250 Downey Street #1

Westwood

Southeast

2026 Winter Westwood Young Athletes

Date: Sunday, January 11th-March 15th (No Sessions 1/18 & 2/15)

Volunteer timeframe: 9:15am-10:15am

Location: Downey Elementary School

250 Downey Street #1, Westwood, MA 02090

Volunteer Roles: Guiding children with autism/intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7, through a variety of exercises to help develop their motor and social interaction skills. No experience needed. 

Volunteer Notes: A lead volunteer is still needed for this program. The main responsibilities include:

managing equipment, taking weekly attendance, being the main point of contact with SOMA staff, and leading each session.

Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be able to commit to 75% of sessions

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