Volunteers

EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM!

The 2025 Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) are expected to be the cultural and sporting event of the summer, highlighting Indigenous achievement from around the world. The Games will feature a mix of traditional and contemporary sports; a spectacular Opening Gala; an interactive Cultural Village open to the public; special daily performances by world-renowned, award-winning Indigenous performers; and a closing ceremony featuring a PowWow. 

 

The MIG team is working hard to provide all participants and spectators with a uniquely enriching experience that celebrates and promotes Indigenous cultures and sport. Volunteers play a big role in achieving this. MIG 2025 cannot take place without you!

The inaugural 2018 MIG had more than 300 volunteers support the lead-up, set-up, delivery and take-down of the four-day event, which had more than 6,000 people in attendance. Volunteers were integral to the success of the Games and supported athletes, participants, visitors, and community leaders, with kindness and enthusiasm.

Approximately 750 athletes attended the 2023 Games and the MIG team had close to 50 amazing volunteers supporting the Games.

If you’re interested in volunteering at one of the largest Indigenous masters age events in the world, keep a close eye on our Instagram for when we announce volunteer recruitment for 2025! If you’d like to express your interest before then, please complete this form.

*Please note that you must be at least 16 years old to volunteer and have parental/guardian permission to be accepted

Volunteers will receive:

  • A volunteer uniform (t-shirt)
  • One meal per shift
  • A volunteer swag bag
  • Snacks and refreshments
  • Volunteer certificate
  • Volunteer hours confirmation (if needed for work or school)

NEXT STEPS

Here’s what you can expect to happen when you volunteer at MIG 2025:

Screening and Interviews – Beginning Winter 2025, our team will launch official volunteer applications. We’ll then review applications and set up interviews. We want to make sure you have all of the information you need before you commit your time, and we also want to get to know you and make sure that this event is the right fit for you.

Approvals and Roles – Once we’ve conducted interviews, you will receive an email letting you know that you’ve been approved and are officially registered in our system as a 2025 Masters Indigenous Games volunteer. We will then be asking you to choose your preferred roles and as well, informing us of your availability for shifts during Games time.

Shifts and Scheduling – Based on your availability and role preferences, we will begin assigning shifts through our volunteer system. You will be able to log-in and accept the shifts you want to take on, and or, decline those that you don’t want or are unable to do. We do ask for a minimum of two, four-hour shifts to be considered a volunteer for the Games.

Training – Closer to the event, we will share dates and options for volunteer training. We will be offering both an in-person training session in the Ottawa area (with lunch and refreshments) and a virtual training session; you can choose whatever suits you best, but all volunteers are required to complete one training session.

You will also receive a copy of the volunteer handbook and all training materials. The volunteer system will house all the materials you need and be the central place to log in, check your status, accept shifts, and communicate with your volunteer supervisor in the lead-up to and during the Games.

We are thrilled that you’ve decided to volunteer and rest assured, our experienced Games team, will be with you every step of the way! Our job is to ensure that you’re excited, have the tools you need to succeed, and enjoy a safe and pleasant experience.

Looking forward to seeing you all embody the spirit at the Games!

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