Legends sought: Glasgow 2026 looking for 3000 eager volunteers

Wednesday 17th September 2025

Glasgow 2026 website

The search is on to find more than 3000 volunteers to provide the first hello and the final goodbye at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, as the application portal is officially open.

From supporting athletes on venue during competition, through to being a welcoming and friendly face to hundreds of thousands of spectators and media, volunteers will be at the heart of the action next year.

The Commonwealth Games, of course, will return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August.

Glasgow 2026 is calling for people to ‘Get In!’ and support the host city to bring the Games to life, encouraging former volunteers and first-time applicants from all backgrounds across Glasgow, Scotland and the UK to apply.

It’s good news for those who turned 16-years-old by 1 September 2025 as the minimum age has been lowered.

No experience is necessary, and full training will be provided so that volunteers can help the Games run seamlessly.

Glasgow 2026 is also offering support to those with barriers to digital access through a partnership with Glasgow Libraries and its DigiPals programme, and Volunteer Glasgow and Skills Development Scotland are hosting drop-in sessions to guide people through the application form.