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Volunteers Make the Games Possible

The BC Games is a very large event, one of the largest of its kind in North America.  As many as 3,000 volunteers come together for each Games to ensure participants have an unforgettable experience.

Each volunteer is committed to ensure that the community comes together in a celebration of pride and that participants have an unforgettable experience. From meal preparation, to transportation, to hospitality, and sport competitions, the enthusiasm and expertise of volunteers is what makes it all happen.

8,500 volunteers per Games cycle.

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45 sports included across BC Winter and Summer Games.

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HOST SOCIETIES

Bringing Communities Together

Host community volunteers are involved in every aspect of Games planning. Up to 3000 volunteers are needed to plan and stage the BC Winter and BC Summer Games.

The BC Games Society provides resources to fulfill its philosophy of helping others lead.  This includes written and online materials, timelines that ensure everyone reaches milestones at the same time, and staff support. Host community volunteers are encouraged to add their own uniqueness from their community to their Games, making each Games special and amazing for all involved.

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How to Get Involved

Host community volunteers are involved in every aspect of Games planning.  A community-based Board of Directors lead as many as 3,000 volunteers to stage their Games.

Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) provide a number of volunteers, from coaches and officials to the Provincial Advisor, Sport Chair, and Zone Representatives. They make sure athletes can attend the Games and benefit from quality coaching, officiating, and leadership.

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Board of Directors

A Board of Directors is established in each community by the Mayor and other members of a nominating committee.  The Directors are community leaders in their own right and bring their time, energy, and commitment to make the Games a success, leading over 75 committee chairs who manage all aspects of the planning and staging of the Games. Host community volunteers are encouraged to add their own uniqueness from their community to their Games, making each Games special and amazing for all involved.

These community leaders from around the province provide direction to the society and support to the staff. They believe in the value of sport and the impact of the Games.

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Territory Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) People, also known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, and recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

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