The Commonwealth Games 2026, taking place in Glasgow, has reduced the minimum age for volunteers to 16.
Applications are now open for a wide range of roles, including:
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Accommodation and Team Services
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Media Operations
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Spectator Services
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Sports support
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Ceremonies (Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and medal presentations)
More than 3,000 volunteers will be recruited to support the Games across its 11-day programme. Applicants can choose up to three preferred areas when applying.
Glasgow 2026 will showcase 10 sports and 6 para sports across four venues, running from Friday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026.
Volunteer journey
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Selection process: November 2025 – January 2026
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Offers issued: February – March 2026
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Training: April – June 2026
UK nationals must provide valid documentation to confirm eligibility in line with UK immigration requirements.
The deadline for applications will be confirmed shortly.
To apply, please complete the online volunteer application form. For further details, visit the Glasgow 2026 Volunteering page.
