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Hartford Nationals Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: West Michigan Sports Commission

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Currently, WMSC and Mary Free Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports are working in tandem with Move United to put on The Hartford Nationals.

The Hartford Nationals by Move United is an event taking place July 11th-17th, 2025, at multiple venues around the lower Grand Rapids area. Primarily focused on Calvin University's campus, this event is the largest sports competition where over 400 athletes with physical disabilities compete. It is similar to the Paralympics, but at an amateur level, hosting youth, adults, and wounded veterans. Some examples of sports we will help put on include Track and Field, Archery, Shooting, Para Powerlifting, and so many more! Additional information on the event can also be found through Move United's website: TheHartfordNationals.org

Our organization is looking for volunteers to help run events varying from greeting athletes and families, helping with competitions, helping set up lunch areas, and tons more! These volunteer opportunities, their specific requirements, and locations can be found through our volunteer sign-up page: https://schedule.planhero.com/events/02a883fa4/hartford-nationals

Nobody needs to have prior experience with the sport itself either! We will have instructors there to help in all aspects. The only thing is they must be 16 and older to volunteer!

8 Shifts

  • Sat Jul 12, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Field Competition Assistant: Assist with measuring throws, recording results, raking jumping pits, retrieving implements, and/or keeping participants
  • Sat Jul 12, 2025 - 03:00 PM to 09:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Field Competition Assistant: Assist with measuring throws, recording results, raking jumping pits, retrieving implements, and/or keeping participants
  • Sun Jul 13, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Field Competition Assistant: Assist with measuring throws, recording results, raking jumping pits, retrieving implements, and/or keeping participants
  • Sun Jul 13, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Track Competition General Assistance: Assist in various positions which may include: handing out hip numbers, helping organize athletes in their heat
  • Sun Jul 13, 2025 - 03:00 PM to 09:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Field Competition Assistant: Assist with measuring throws, recording results, raking jumping pits, retrieving implements, and/or keeping participants
  • Sun Jul 13, 2025 - 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Track Competition General Assistance: Assist in various positions which may include: handing out hip numbers, helping organize athletes in their heat
  • Mon Jul 14, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Track Competition General Assistance: Assist in various positions which may include: handing out hip numbers, helping organize athletes in their heat
  • Mon Jul 14, 2025 - 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Track Competition General Assistance: Assist in various positions which may include: handing out hip numbers, helping organize athletes in their heat
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About West Michigan Sports Commission

Location:

300 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 240, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the West Michigan Sports Commission is to promote Michigan's West Coast as the premier venue for hosting a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events, enhancing the economy and quality of life in the region.

Description

The West Michigan Sports Commission offers a wide variety of services that can assist you at different phases of the event planning process. We can help you with:

Presentation Support

We provide insight, advice, promotional materials, targeted data and more to help you build winning presentations for boards and governing bodies, members and athletes, and potential sponsors.

Destination Services

We collaborate with the Grand Response(tm) team of the Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention & Visitors Bureau and other area bureaus to make sure your event is successful. We bend over backwards to help you plan, coordinate and publicize your event, and to make your athletes, officials and fans enjoy their time in West Michigan - both on and off the field.

Venue Selection

West Michigan is jam-packed with unique facilities, fields, parks and playgrounds. We'll help you locate and secure just the right one for your specific needs.

Sponsorship Procurement

With our vast network of contacts in the local sports and business communities, we can help you identify potential sponsors for your event - and then make the connections that can lead to mutually beneficial relationships.

Volunteer Recruitment

We maintain a database of committed volunteers eager to assist with sports events, and we reach out to the community for additional support of individual events.

CAUSE AREAS

People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Fri Jul 11, 2025 - Thu Jul 17, 2025
This opportunity has 8 shifts

WHERE

1661 East Paris Avenue SoutheastGrand Rapids, MI 49546

(42.93096,-85.57372)
 

DATE POSTED

July 1, 2025

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4-6 hours per shift, dependent on which role

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • No Donation

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