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!
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.
Youth, adults and seniors can join us. For Yukon youth, the minimum age is 13 years of age as of December 31, 2025. For adults 19+, opportunities are available for all Yukoners as well as those who reside outside the Territory. We will also have the opportunity for children under 13 years old to participate as Sport Helpers.
Show your community spirit & pride, share your skills and abilities, learn new skills, network with friends and meet new people, have FUN, be recognized for your contribution with a nice volunteer uniform, pin and post-games thank you event.
More information about the volunteer experience, opportunities, and FAQs will be available as we get closer to the Games. If you have immediate questions, feel free to reach out to us at volunteers@awg2026.org.
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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.