About Volunteering
Special Olympics New Jersey conducts programs in communities throughout the state utilizing tens of thousands of volunteers annually. Volunteers may choose to volunteer their time year-round, seasonally or for a single day event. Volunteer positions range from coaching athletes, managing registration for a program or a local or state event, contributing professional services or assisting in fundraising activities.
All volunteers are required to complete pre-event training and agree to the Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
As a volunteer, I agree that while serving at competitions or any other Special Olympics event, I will:
- Provide for the general welfare, health and safety of any athletes in my charge during the course of my assigned duties.
- Dress and act at all times in a manner which will be appropriate to my assigned responsibilities and a credit to myself, and the athletes.
- Report any emergencies to the appropriate authorities after first taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of the participants.
- Refrain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages and non-prescribed controlled substances during the course of my assigned duties.
- Not engage in any type of inappropriate behavior, sexual activity, or physical abuse with either athletes or other volunteers.
- Not engage in inappropriate contact or relationships with athletes or other volunteers.