Areas available for Volunteering (click on the to see further information):

	Directorate Name
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Volunteers provide various support at all venues and event including managing entrances and exits, control access and flow, security, etc. Any position in Access Control (security) Yes	Access Control
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Dorm Management volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Any position at any accommodation site Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Bankhead Elementary Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Canyon Falls Elementary Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Casorso Elementary Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Kelowna Secondary Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. KLO Middle Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Okanagan Mission Secondary Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Quigley Elementary Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Rutland Elementary Yes   Dorm Mangement volunteers work within one of the accommodation schools. They will check participants in and out of accommodation, monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. Rutland Senior Secondary Yes	Accommodation
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Volunteers in this area support staff in the Games office by providing administrative support, spreadsheet management, etc. pre-Games and during the Games they operate the Games Information Centre to support volunteers and the public with questions, resources, etc. Games Office/Information Centre Yes	Administration
	BC Games PSO Volunteer
	Board of Directors
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Assist with any task in the Ceremonies & Special Events Directorate. Any position in this area. Yes   The purpose of this area is to structure and choreograph an entertainment package for the Torchlighting Ceremony, Opening Ceremony, and Closing Celebration for the Games. Performers for all events are usually chosen through the auditions of local citizens of all ages and areas of interest (i.e. bands, dancers, singers, musicians, sport groups, etc). Ceremonies Yes   The purpose of this area is to ensure the participants and dignitaries enter and exit the stadium/arena in a coordinated, organized manner for both the Opening Ceremony. This will include arranging for a Marshalling Area to receive Games participants and placing them into marching order. Volunteers in this area will manage the ingress and egress of participants for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and will assist Transportation with marshalling onto buses after the Opening Ceremony. Marshalling Yes   The purpose of this area is to organize special events for Games participants, such as dry-grad-type events, movies, etc. These events are planned for Friday and Saturday evenings. Volunteers are needed to staff and monitor these events and to assist with set-up and clean-up. Participant Special Events Yes   The purpose of this area is to acquire and manage all properties to successfully stage the Torchlighting Ceremony, Opening Ceremony, and Closing Ceremony. Volunteers in this area will assist with stage set-up and take down as well as prop management. Properties Yes	Ceremonies & Special Events
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Food Services volunteers prepare and serve participant meals during the Games. This includes food preparation, serving, bussing, clean-up, recycling, managing inventory, etc. Any position in this area. Yes   These volunteers are responsible for the procurement, storage, distribution, and return of any kitchen/cooking/feeding equipment required by the Food Directorate. Equipment and Stores Yes   Volunteers are required for the preparation and serving of breakfasts and dinners for the Games participants. Meals are served buffet-style with cafeteria seating. Volunteers in this area will be received training to ensure food safe and health requirements are met. Volunteers will assist with food preparation and service, waste disposal, and clean-up of the venue. Volunteers are also required for the preparation and distribution of lunches. Early morning or late night shifts are necessary to ensure all lunch items are ready. Lunch items prepared in assembly line fashion and will organized and ready for pick-up by participants at breakfast. Food Venue Yes   Volunteers are required for the preparation and delivery of packaged lunches. Early morning shifts are necessary to ensure all lunches are delivered on time for the scheduled lunch break for each sport. Lunches are prepared in assembly line fashion and boxed and counted for delivery. Food Safe Programs will be offered to members of this team. The lunches will be distributed in time s. Volunteers with trucks, vans, or large cars are used to distribute these lunches per a predetermined schedule. Remuneration for fuel used is generally available. Special Meals Yes	Food Services
Chair Code Chair Group Code   This area is responsible for recruiting cash and in-kind donation to offset Games costs. This also includes delivery and set-up of recognition signage at all Games venues and events. Any position in this area-fundraising/recognition Yes	Friends of the Games
	Games Office Staff
Chair Code Chair Group Code   The Logistics volunteers manage inventory at the Games warehouse and items borrowed for the Games. This includes inventories, sorting, delivery and pick-up, etc. This may include driving trucks, moving and lifting items, etc. In addition this area manages water and recycling services for all venues. Any position in this area. Yes   Volunteers in this area will raise environmental awareness of all Games volunteers and coordinate an effective system of recycling, potable water, and waste management at all Games venues. Environment Yes   Volunteers will manage the acquisition and allocation of properties such as tables, chairs, tents, feather banners, and other items across all sport venues, Games events, and other venues. Properties Management Yes   Volunteers are needed to assist with inventory before and after the Games as well as distribution of signs before, and collection after the Games. This Chair area will also order and take delivery of new signs that are made in the host community. Carpentry volunteers (with their own tools) will be asked to undertake small projects, and refurbish the Games inventory of podiums, stanchions, and other properties. Warehouse Yes	Logistics
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Marketing Directorate volunteers assist with social media and website maintenance, story writing, media relations, communications to the public, and photography. Any position in this area. Yes   Volunteers in this area maintain the website and social media platforms for the host society, which serve as the main source of local Games information. Communication about the Games will be coordinated with the BC Games Society. Volunteers in this area will assist with posting to social media sites and updating the website. Digital Media Yes   Volunteer photographers take photos during the Games and at events in advance of the Games. Photos are used for promotional pieces, prepared by the Public Relations Chair. In additional team photos, Medal Presentation Ceremony photos, and sport action shots are taken and made available to participants and the media. Volunteer photographers, with their own cameras. Photography Yes   Volunteers in this area assist with promoting local awareness about the Games prior to the start of the Games. This includes awareness about the Games in general, volunteer opportunities and recruitment, specific events (including Community Awareness Event (approximately 6-7 months prior to Games), Torchlighting Ceremony (approximately 100 days prior to the Games), the Opening Ceremony, and sport competitions). Volunteers in this area include News Service Reporters who prepare sport-specific stories for distribution to the media throughout the province, assisting at the Games-time Media Centre, and assisting with the production of a Games newsletter leading up to the Games. Public Relations Yes	Marketing
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Medical Services volunteers provide first aid coverage, medical treatment, physio and athletic therapy treatment, and other support for participants injured at the Games. Any position in this area. Yes   During the Games, a 24-hour Medical Clinic will be established to look after the needs of all participants. The clinic will be staffed by physiotherapists, nurses, medical doctors, and first aiders. Medical Office Assistants are also required at the clinic to assist with patient procession, report filing and data input. Medical Clinic Yes   Qualified physiotherapists will be required to staff the Medical Clinic and certain sport venues to assist injured athletes. Physiotherapy Yes   Individuals are required to provide an adequate level of first aid coverage to participants and spectators. Trained First Aid personnel will be required to attend sport venues and special Games related events. Venue Medical Yes	Medical Services
	Operations Manager
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Volunteers in this area work at the Volunteer and Participant Accreditation Centres managing the check in process. This includes assembling accreditation materials, printing and sorting accreditation badges, managing changes in the database, and set-up/take down. Volunteer accreditation is generally done in one day in week or so before the Games. All Games participants (athletes, coaches, officials, and adult supervisors) will accredit in-person on Wednesday of the Games. The Participant Accreditation Centre is operational from early afternoon until late into the evening, depending on the arrival times of buses and flights. Accreditation Yes   Volunteers in this Directorate will assist with the volunteer and participant accreditation processes (printing and assembling materials, check-in, etc.). They also oversee volunteer recognition and appreciation and manage all results. Any position in this area. Yes   The Results Chair will recruit and train volunteers to collect and post results from each sport. All results will be entered into the BC Games registration software. Results Centre Yes   The Volunteer Appreciation Chair organizes and manages a Volunteer Appreciation Event to recognize and thank the volunteers who worked on the Games. This event is typically help on the Sunday of the Games. Volunteers will set-up the venue, assist with check-in, operate activities, etc. This area also oversees volunteer recognition. Volunteer Appreciation Yes	Participant & Volunteer Services
	President
Chair Code Chair Group Code   The Protocol Directorate supports and manages Games Guests. They recruit a team of volunteers to coordinate medal presentations and serve as Hosts (Games Ambassadors). Any position in this area. Yes   Hosts (Games ambassadors) support participants, guests, spectators, and other volunteers by maintaining a visible presence at events and venues, providing resources and information, assisting with way-finding and Games information, etc. Hosts (Games ambassadors) Yes   The purpose of this area is to prepare all aspects of the Medal Presentation Ceremonies. Volunteers in this area will serve as Medal Coordinators (one representative for each Sport), announcers, packaging and distributing medals, and scheduling Medal Presentations. Medals Yes	Protocol
Chair Code Chair Group Code   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Artistic Swimming Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Athletics Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Baseball Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Basketball Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Beach Volleyball Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Box Lacrosse Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Canoe/Kayak Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Field Lacrosse Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Golf Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Rowing Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Rugby Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Sailing Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Softball Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Swimming Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Towed Water Sports Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Triathlon Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Ultimate Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Volleyball Yes   There is one Sport Chair for every sport in the BC Games. This local person is appointed by their Provincial Sport Organization. S/he is responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers to run a successful sport tournament. Volunteers will be required for each sport to and duties will range from preparing playing surfaces, to scorekeeping, officiating, time keeping, set-up and clean up, forwarding results and a myriad of other duties. Major officials for the tournament will be selected from around the province by the Provincial Sport Organization and will be registered as officials through the BC Games registration system and not as volunteers. Sport - Wrestling Yes	Sport
Chair Code Chair Group Code   The Technology Directorate supports all other areas by providing IT and technology equipment and systems and providing training and support on systems. Any position in this area (IT Services/Equipment) Yes	Technology
Chair Code Chair Group Code   Transportation volunteers manage and handle participant luggage, coordinate lost and found, drive buses, trucks and courtesy cars, and manage parking services at Games venues. Any position in this area. Yes   This area is responsible for establishing routing and bussing athletes to and from their sport venues as well as the operation of a dispatch centre. Drivers are needed must have the appropriate class of drivers' licence to operate a van (class 4) or a bus (class 2); other volunteers will assist with routing and dispatch. Buses Yes   This group of volunteers is responsible for the handling of participants' luggage upon arrival and departure in your community. Volunteers should be in good physical shape and be prepared to work late shifts to accommodate the late hour arrival and departure of chartered aircraft. The Lost & Found section operates the desk to which all lost items are routed and where participants can report lost items or claim found items. Luggage/Lost and Found Yes   Volunteers support a shuttle system for guests and officials calling in to be transported to or between venues. In addition, this Chair area will support the Buses Chair with transportation of teams and groups during the non-competition hours, utilizing courtesy cars, buses, and other vehicles. (Note: Drivers are trained as Games Hosts/Ambassadors under the Protocol Directorate). Shuttle System Yes   Volunteers are needed to assist with the set-up, operation, and traffic management of parking lots at Games venues. Particular attention will be needed at the venue(s) for the Opening Ceremony, the Participant Accreditation Centre, participant special events, the food venue, and the Departures Area as these venues are large and will need to accommodate many buses as well as other vehicles. Volunteers may also be needed at other main locations and at each of the sport venue lots. Traffic Control Yes	Transportation
	Vice President