George Black CBE, Chair of Glasgow 2026 said “Glasgow’s greatest story has always been its people. They are the heartbeat of this vibrant, creative and wonderfully friendly city. 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.”

Commonwealth Games, which will run from 23 July to 2 August. The competition will take over an eight-mile corridor of the city with 11-days of electric sporting events across 10 sports and six Para sports in four of the city’s iconic venues.

In 2014, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow was supported by a community of volunteers who have continued to be the face of the City’s major events and will join this next generation of volunteers, gathering in Glasgow once again to help shape an all-new version of the Games.

Volunteer roles include everything from welcoming and guiding spectators and accredited attendees, assisting sporting delegations, accompanying athletes to competition venues and media operations, transporting accredited people, supporting timekeeping, participating in the distribution of equipment and helping sports teams on the ground.

Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026 said “We’re creating opportunities for a new generation of volunteers to join the incredible existing volunteering community in the city. 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. By lowering the volunteering age to 16, we’re giving more people the chance to gain valuable experience in events and sport, all whilst making incredible memories and life-long friends."

The application portal for Glasgow 2026 volunteers officially opens at 10am on 16 September for a minimum of a month and full training will be provided for successful applicants. To be the first to hear the latest news and visit www.glasgow2026.com.