Chester County Special Olympics Ski/Snowboard Team needs you!

Looking for volunteers to team up with us for the 2025-26 ski season.

A fun, rewarding, and enriching way to support incredible athletes! It’s a meaningful commitment you can proudly highlight on college applications and résumés. Minimal time is required (just once a week), and only basic to intermediate ski or snowboard skills are needed.

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Graduation Project Hours

Downingtown students can earn Graduation Project hours by participating.

Notify Mr. Saddler—he will act as your advisor and approve your hours.

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Ski Bear Creek for Free!!

Ski rentals and lift tickets are free for volunteers!

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Requirements

• Contact Coach Rich Hageney to let him know you will volunteer.
• Special Olympic volunteer clearance documents (see below for details on how to register).
• You DO NOT need to commit to every practice. Just let Coach Rich know when you are available to help.
• Transportation is not provided. You’ll need to arrange your own ride to practices, either by carpooling or having someone drop you off and pick up. </aside>

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Activities

• Dry land exercise starting mid-November on SUNDAYS
• Night ski/snowboard at Bear Creek Jan-Mar on THURSDAYS

First dry land practice on 11/16/25

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Coach Rich

Coach Rich Hageney is the contact you will be working with for volunteering.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (484) 433-6990

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How to Register as a Volunteer for Chester County Special Olympics (Special Olympics Pennsylvania—SOPA)

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Volunteer Registration Steps

1. Go to https://portals.specialolympics.org/ and select “Create An Account.”
2. Choose “Pennsylvania” as the program and “Volunteer” as the role.
3. Enter your email to receive a verification code, then use it to create your password.
4. For the region, select “Greater Philadelphia” → “Chester.”

Once your account is created:

1. Click “Select Your Volunteer Role.”
2. Choose General and Event.
3. Select General Volunteer (Class B).
4. Click Apply to this Position.

Note: While you won’t directly train or supervise athletes, you will support them and assist coaches during dry land practices and while skiing/snowboarding at Bear Creek.

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