2026 STATE SUMMER GAMES | VOLUNTEER HUB

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the State Summer Games with Special Olympics Tennessee! We’re excited to welcome more than 1,500 athletes for an incredible weekend of competition. Below, you’ll find links to available volunteer opportunities, simply click each “LINK” to explore specific roles and shift options. We can’t wait to have you join us!

 

Please review the venue addresses carefully, as events will take place at multiple locations. We’ll communicate any schedule changes and additional details closer to the event.

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

 

📦 Load Up Crew, SOTN State Office (10:30a - 12:00p) LINK

 

THURSDAY, MAY 14

 

⚙️ Venue Set-Up, Lipscomb University (10:30a - 1:00p) LINK

 

FRIDAY, MAY 15

 

⚙️ Venue Set-Up, Lipscomb University (9:00a - 1:00p) LINK

 

🎉 Opening Ceremonies, Lipscomb University, Allen Arena (shifts from 2:00p - 8:00p) LINK

 

 👕 Merchandise Sales, Lipscomb University, Allen Arena (4:00p - 6:30p) LINK

 

SATURDAY, MAY 16 (DAY 1)

 

🩺 Healthy Athletes Village, Lipscomb University, Bennett Campus Center (shifts from 7:30a - 4:00p) LINK

Health Screenings provided: Vision, Dental, Hearing, Podiatry + Mental Wellness

 

 🏋️ Powerlifting, Lipscomb Academy (shifts from 7:00a - 4:00p) LINK

 

😃 Hospitality Tent, Lipscomb University (shifts from 8:00a - 3:30p) LINK

 

🏃 Track + Field Events, Lipscomb Academy, Track (shifts from 8:00a - 3:00p) LINK

 

🔵 Bocce, Lipscomb University, Intramural Field (shifts from 8:00a - 2:00p) LINK

 

🤾‍♀️ Pickleball, Lipscomb University, Student Activities Center (shifts from 8:00a - 4:00p) LINK

 

🏐 Volleyball, Lipscomb Academy, Gymnasium (shifts from 8:00a - 3:00p) LINK

 

🏊‍♀️ Aquatics, Centennial Sportsplex (9:00a - 2:00p) LINK

 

⭐️ Young + Junior Athletes, Lipscomb University, Intramural Field (8:30a - 12:00p) LINK

 

 🎈Olympic Town, Lipscomb University, Bison Square (shifts from 10:00a - 5:00p) LINK

 

🍔 Lunch Support, Lipscomb University, Bison Square (10:30a - 1:00p) LINK

 

👕 Merchandise Sales, Lipscomb University, Bison Square (shifts from 10:30a - 5:15p) LINK

 

🏅Awards Ceremony, Lipscomb University, Collins Alumni Auditorium (shifts from 11:00a - 6:00p) LINK

 

SUNDAY, MAY 17 (DAY 2) 

 

🩺 Healthy Athletes Village, Lipscomb University, Bennett Campus Center (shifts from 8:00a - 1:00p) LINK

Health Screenings provided: Hearing, Podiatry + Mental Wellness

 

 😃 Hospitality Tent, Lipscomb University (shifts from 7:00a - 11:30a) LINK

 

🏃 Track + Field Events, Lipscomb Academy, Track (shifts from 7:00a - 12:00p) LINK

 

🏋️ Powerlifting, Lipscomb Academy (shifts from 7:00a - 1:00p) LINK

 

 🔵 Bocce, Lipscomb University, Intramural Field (shifts from 7:00a - 12:00p) LINK

 

🤾‍♀️ Pickleball, Lipscomb University, Student Activities Center (8:00a - 1:00p) LINK

 

🏐 Volleyball, Lipscomb Academy, Gymnasium (8:00a - 12:00p) LINK

 

🏅Awards Ceremony, Lipscomb University, Collins Alumni Auditorium (shifts from 8:00a - 2:00p) LINK

 

🎈 Olympic Town, Lipscomb University, Bison Square (shifts from 9:30a - 1:00p) LINK

 

👕 Merchandise Sales, Lipscomb University, Bison Square (9:45a - 1:15p) LINK

 

🍔 Lunch Support, Lipscomb University, Bison Square (10:30a - 1:00p) LINK

 

📦 Unload Crew, SOTN State Office (3:00p - 4:00p) LINK

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