COME JOIN US!
Be a part of something truly special! Volunteering at the Arctic Winter Games is an incredible opportunity to contribute to an unforgettable event while connecting with the community and celebrating northern culture. Join us in making the 2026 Games a success and experience the excitement firsthand!
Countdown to 2,000 Volunteers!
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Volunteers Make It Happen!
Yukon is well known for hosting successful events and we can do it again when we host the 2026 Arctic Winter Games on March 8-15, 2026!
We are looking for 1800 volunteers, and we invite you to bring your enthusiasm, skills and hospitality to help create a memorable event for 2,000 youth athletes, coaches, managers, cultural performers and visitors at this inspiring, Circumpolar gathering.
The Games sport and cultural events will be hosted in and around Whitehorse, at both indoor and outdoor venues. You will see the many options available when you register to volunteer.
The Games run March 8-15, 2026, but volunteers are needed:
- Pre-Games (present until March 7, 2026)
- Games-Time (March 8-14, 2026)
- Post-Games (March 16-18, 2026)
Shifts are flexible, and we’ll work with you to accommodate your availability. We are also looking for pre-Games volunteers to help us plan and prepare for the event from now until March 2026.
In order to receive the Volunteer Uniform you need to commit to a minimum 12 hours. The minimum hour commitment is spread over 7 days from March 8-15, 2026. Many shifts will be in the evenings and on weekends providing flexibility to fit in your hours.
If you cannot commit to the 12 hours, we appreciate any time you have to offer! There are many other ways to volunteer with the Games.
Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older as of January 1, 2026, to be eligible to volunteer with the 2026 Arctic Winter Games. Those between the ages of 13 and 18 years will be required to submit a completed parent/guardian consent form during their registration process.
Any Criminal Record Checks completed after March 8, 2025 will be accepted. Please drop a copy off at the Volunteer Center or email it to volunteers@awg2026.org.
We can work with you to find shifts that fit your schedule. Scheduling begins in Winter 2025/2026 and you have the opportunity to accept or decline shifts based on what you know about your schedule at that point in time. Put your availability down to the best of your knowledge and you can always accept more or less shifts as it changes by returning to your profile via the online registration portal via GEMS.pro. If you have no idea of availability, leave this section blank for now - you can update your availability as your schedule becomes better known.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Logistics Division Venue Representatives
The Arctic Winter Games (AWG) Logistics Division (LD), who coordinates security, transportation, and materials management, is recruiting volunteers with good communication and organizational skills to act as liaisons on each AWG Venue Team (e.g. Canada Games Centre, Mt. Sima, Takhini Arena, etc).
Venue Teams, are comprised of 10 to 15 representatives from other Divisions of the AWG, and have been established to prepare the various sites.
The role of the LD Venue Rep is to participate in the planning of the AWG events at their respective venue by attending all monthly meetings and acting as the communication liaison between the Venues and the LD Committees. The LD Venue Reps will be needed until the completion of the Games in March 2026.
If you would be interested in getting involved in the preparations of the AWG in Whitehorse, please contact David Morgan at 867-333-1254 or david.morgan@awg2026.org to discuss this role in greater detail.
Games Time Volunteer Opportunities (March 8-15, 2026)
There are many opportunities for you to volunteer during Games time. When you register to volunteer, you will be asked to select areas of interest.
Below is a sample of various roles you could play.
- welcome and/or send off to Contingents (athletes, coaches, etc.)
- be a mascot or a mascot handler
- be a photographer to capture special moments and memories
- help move luggage, cargo, sport equipment, etc. to/from venues
- help set up the venues before the Games
- help take down the venues after the Games
- be a driver to deliver supplies/equipment to various locations
- help with athlete entertainment events
- provide information in venues
- sell tickets at various box office location
- usher guests to spectator seating areas
- help with a sport
- be part of the Green Team
- help with access control in/out of venues
- help with parking lot services
- help with security
- use your IT skills in venues
- provide support to volunteers in Volunteer Lounges
- work in the Volunteer Centre to help volunteers with questions
Volunteer Resources
All volunteers are required to complete the Criminal Record Check (CRC). This process is a key component of our commitment to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for everyone involved. Please note: you may not be able to view the forms in your browser. Please download them to your device.
AWG 2026 Volunteer Journey
Learn how volunteers make AWG 2026 possible by exploring social media, posters, and past volunteer stories. Attend an info session or visit AWG2026.org to find out more and start thinking about the role that suits you best!
Register online at AWG2026.org/volunteers. This let’s us know what roles you are interested in and what special skills and experience you can bring to our AWG 2026 Volunteer team!
All adults 18 years of age and older, who wish to volunteer during the games, must complete a Criminal Record Check. We will direct you through the process and once your check has been approved, your volunteer journey begins!
Screened volunteers will be assigned to a specific role by functional areas based on skills and interests. One or more functional areas may contact you for more information about your skills and availability, depending on what you indicated when you registered. You will then be scheduled into shifts based on your stated availability and finally, prompted to confirm your schedule.
Just prior to the Games, you will be prompted to complete some on-line learning and attend a mandatory in-person Games orientation session. You will also receive your volunteer uniform, volunteer pin, and your Games accreditation that is required to identify you as a Games volunteer.
Just prior to the Games, you will be provided with required role-specific training and venue-specific training, based on the venue(s) in which you will be working. This may be in-person or on-line training.
The most exciting part of your experience -- don’t forget to have fun and enjoy every minute of these incredible Games! The Host Society is working with the City of Whitehorse to allow volunteers to show their accreditation badges to access City buses during Games week.
After the games have concluded, you will be invited to a Volunteer Thank You event to celebrate all the work you’ve done to make these Games possible!