Special Olympics PA Carbon County is ready to start bowling training for the 2014-15 season and is in need of several volunteers to help its athletes during training, as well as the day of the competition.

They need about 22 volunteers for the training site at Fritz Lanes in Lehighton, and 12 volunteers for the training site at Haja Lanes in Palmerton.Training will begin at Fritz Lanes from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 28, while training will begin at Haja Lanes from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 30.Anyone who would like to volunteer may contact Sheri L. Anthony, SOPA Volunteer Coordinator, at 610-737-0469, or

sheria@ptd.net.