Dorchester Young Athletes & Basketball Skills - Inclusive Sports!

Special Olympics Massachusetts is committed to providing year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into school and community programs, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Join Special Olympics MA Young Athletes and Basketball! Volunteers will be working with athletes with intellectual disabilities in a 2-hour block. The first hour is Young Athletes, focused on athletes ages 2-7, guiding them through fundamental sport activities including jumping, throwing, balancing etc. The second hour is Basketball Skills, focused on athletes ages 8-15, guiding them through basketball related activities including skill stations and drills.

Volunteers will be moving around for 2 hours, oftentimes engaging in the skills and drills alongside the athletes. Volunteers who are bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese are encouraged to sign up! 

IMPORTANT: Please register through Special Olympics as well: https://www.specialolympicsma.org/volunteer/ways-to-volunteer/find-volunteer-opportunities-near-you?mass+region=Boston

Please note: As a volunteer, you are expected to engage with athletes by talking with them and playing alongside. Additionally, commitment to majority of the sessions is preferred. 

MBTA Accessibility: Fields Corner on the Red Line and Bus 18

At Boston Cares, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values that guide our mission and work. Boston Cares is committed to creating a community where everyone is valued, respected, and can come and participate as their authentic selves. We expect that all volunteers and partners join us in promoting a safe and supportive space for everyone.