Volunteer

Volunteers are critical to the success of any event. Join the Lansing Sports Commission^® and be an integral part of our team. Come make new friends and learn some new things while filling a valuable role for our sports planners. Enjoy the satisfaction of giving back to your community. Great events need great people! The Greater Lansing community is known for its hospitality and our volunteers are on the front lines with our planners, athletes, parents and fans.

Why Volunteer?

Meet Service Commitments
Network for Possible Career Opportunities
Meet Interesting People
Attend A Variety of Events

Volunteer at the Special Olympics State Unified Day

The Special Olympics State Unified Day is on May 12, 2026.

Join us for Unified Day! Unified Day will feature unified teams from schools and areas in three sports: Unified Bocce, Unified Pickleball and Unified Team Track and Field. Volunteer as an individual or as a group. Shifts include:

Boccee

Team Track

Pickleball

Parking and Logistics

Special Events

Learn more and volunteer at State Unified Day.

Archers lining up at the shot line for their targets

Volunteer at the 2026 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals

2026 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals is occuring May 13-17, 2026.

Lansing Sports Commission is excited to welcome the 2026 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals to Lansing May 14-17. The competition will be held at Hope Sports Complex. No archery experience or knowledge is required for volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Barbara Powers-Garmyn at bpowers@lansing.org. Volunteer opportunities include:

Event Set Up

Floater

Team Check-In

Field Manager

Runner

Scoring

Turf Field Set Up for Championship Round

Event Tear Down

To learn more or volunteer, visit Volunteering at 2026 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals.

Special Events

Assist the Lansing Sports Commission^® with various athletic tournaments and events throughout the community. Events are primarily on weekends. Duties range from registration assistance to supporting athletes' needs. These events provide the perfect backdrop for corporate team building or high school community service credits.

Please contact Meghan Ziehmer at mziehmer@lansing.org for details, or fill out the form below.

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Fill out the information below and you will be contacted with more details. Please direct any questions to Meghan Ziehmer at the Greater Lansing Sports Authority at 517-377-1425 or mziehmer@lansing.org.

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Why Volunteer?

Volunteer at the Special Olympics State Unified Day

Volunteer at the 2026 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals

Special Events

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