CLEVELAND — In just over five months, Cleveland will host the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is looking for volunteers to help during the event.
The event will be held in Cleveland from July 12-21 and will feature 26 different sports, all competing for medals, and several other community events.
“The Land cannot wait to welcome athletes from all over the world! Clevelanders are ready to step up as volunteers to provide a warm welcome to all our Masters Athletes and supporters,” said Rachael Stentz-Baugher, Executive Director of the Local Organizing Committee and Senior Vice President of Community & Corporate Engagement for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. “We have complete confidence that locals will help us make this event a huge success and continue Cleveland’s impression as a top host city for events.”
Online registration is available now and can be accessed HERE.
Here is a list of various positions where volunteers are needed and how the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission describes the responsibilities of each volunteer:
- Sports/Competition: "Assist with one of our many sports specific positions, these positions vary per sport but there is sure to be something for everyone."
- Athlete Check-In: "The first point of contact in Cleveland, these important volunteers will help check athletes in at the Huntington Convention Center and provide them with their credential and athlete gift."
- Awards Ceremonies presented by Cleveland-Cliffs: "Organize and distribute medals/awards, and oversee awards presentations at various venues in Northeast Ohio."
- Airport Greeters: "Greet the athletes at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport as they arrive from all over the world."
- Hotel Information Stations: "Serve as an information point for athletes. Must be able to answer basic questions regarding event venues, schedules and Cleveland. Information will be provided."
- Special Events: "Assist with making sure our special events such as the Welcome and Farewell Celebration, Night at the Ballpark and Rock and Roll Party run smoothly. Multiple types of positions will be available for each."
- Set Up/Tear Down: "Assist with setting up and/or tearing down equipment at Huntington Convention Center."
For more information on the event, you can visit the Pan-American Masters Games' various social media accounts on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram