{"id":414762,"date":"2025-09-11T03:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T03:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/414762\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T03:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T03:11:12","slug":"glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games-volunteer-applications-open-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/414762\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games volunteer applications open next week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The application portal for Glasgow 2026 volunteers officially opens next week.<\/p>\n<p>People across Glasgow, Scotland, and beyond are invited to apply for roles at Scotland&#8217;s biggest sporting event next year.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The volunteer portal opens on September 16 at 10am for a minimum of a month.<\/p>\n<p>(Image: Supplied) Successful applicants will receive full training.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"www.glasgow2026.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:www.glasgow2026.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">www.glasgow2026.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Glasgow 2026 is lowering the minimum volunteering age to 16, enabling younger Glaswegians to contribute to the event.<\/p>\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowtimes.co.uk\/news\/25456692.2-people-rescued-sinking-fishing-vessel-helicopter-off-scottish-coast\/?rel=cl_lsa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2 people rescued from sinking fishing vessel by helicopter off Scottish coast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2 people rescued from sinking fishing vessel by helicopter off Scottish coast<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thousands of volunteers are needed to ensure a smooth operation of the games, running from July 23 to August 2.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature 11 days of sporting activities across 10 sports and six Para sports in four of Glasgow\u2019s iconic venues.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers play a crucial part in the games, providing support for the 3,000 athletes, officials from 74 nations and territories, and half a million spectators.<\/p>\n<p>(Image: Supplied) They will assist in tasks ranging from guiding spectators, assisting sporting delegations, transporting accredited people, to timekeeping, helping sports teams, and accompanying athletes to competition venues.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>George Black CBE, chair of Glasgow 2026, said: &#8220;Glasgow\u2019s greatest story has always been its people.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They are the heartbeat of this vibrant, creative and wonderfully friendly city.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In 2026, volunteers will once again welcome the world to Glasgow, and we are extremely grateful for their energy and enthusiasm as we work hard to stage a Commonwealth Games we can all be proud of.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Jade Gallagher, chief operating officer for Glasgow 2026, said: &#8220;We\u2019re creating opportunities for a new generation of volunteers to join the incredible existing volunteering community in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a moment for Glaswegians who would have been just 4 years old during Glasgow 2014, to be part of shaping a new story for the Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Volunteers truly make the Games; they\u2019re a friendly face in the crowd and vital behind-the-scenes support in our venues.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019re excited to be opening our application portal next week, proudly welcoming volunteers from all backgrounds and communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The application portal for Glasgow 2026 volunteers officially opens next week. 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