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2025 Peabody Pickleball Clinic

Date: Saturday evenings starting May 10th-June 21st (no clinic on May 24th)

Volunteer timeframe: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location: Torigian Family YMCA

259 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960

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

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

2025 South Boston Young Athletes (Ages 6-12) "Learn To"

Dates: Sunday, May 11th-June 29th

Volunteer timeframe: 10:00am-11:30am

Location: Boys and Girls Club of South Boston

230 W. Sixth Street, South Boston, MA 02127

Volunteer Role: provide personalized 1:1 support to athletes aged 6-12, focusing on specific sport skill development and early game play concepts.

Notes: 4 sessions will be held at Moakley field (dates pending)

All volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate and have an active Class A on file.

2025 Dorchester Spring Pickleball Skills Center

Date: Thursday evenings from May 22nd-June 26th (no session on June 19th)

Volunteer timeframe: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: DotHouse Health

1353 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122

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

All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have an active Class A on file.

2025 Dorchester Train 4 Life Fitness

Date: Saturdays starting May 17th-July 12th

Volunteer timeframe: 10:00am-11:00am

Location: Inner City Weightlifting

135 William T Morrisey Blvd, Dorchester. MA 02125

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 10-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.

2025 Wellesley Young Athletes

Date: Saturday afternoons from May 17th-June 21st (no session on May 24th)

Volunteer timeframe: 12:45pm-2:00pm

Location: Upham Elementary School

35 Wynnewood Road, Wellesley, MA 02481

Volunteer Roles: 1:1 interaction with Special Olympics Young Athletes ages 2-7

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To register, sign up here.

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

2025 Wellesley Basketball Skills Program

Date: Saturday afternoons from May 17th-June 21st (no session on May 24th)

Volunteer timeframe: 1:45pm-3:00pm

Location: Upham Elementary School

35 Wynnewood Road, Wellesley, MA 02481

Volunteer Roles: 1:1 interaction with Special Olympics Athletes aged 6-12, assisting with basketball skills and drills.

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To register, please sign up here

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