Volunteer with the Kansas City Sports Commission

Our valuable corps of volunteers has played a big part in helping the Sports Commission with events, including the Annual Sports Commission Banquet, the WIN Luncheon, NCAA and Big 12 championships, runs and walks and many others. The fact that our city has many experienced and willing volunteers is one reason event sponsors are attracted to Kansas City. We could not bring the national sporting events to our city without the commitment and support of you -- our great volunteers.

Becoming a Volunteer

To request more information on becoming involved with the Kansas City Sports Commission and helping us conduct our future events, please click here. We need your help with all of our events to make them successful.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities 

2012 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's & Women's Basketball Champships

March 6 - 10
To volunteer please register here
Various locations

The Kansas City Sports Host Committee (KCSHC) has played a vital role in helping the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation host major sporting events. The KCSHC comprises some 200 volunteers dedicated to serving as ambassadors to fans, guests, conferences, sports organizations and corporations in fulfilling the necessary services to ensure all visitors have a positive memorable experience during their stay in Kansas City.

Services may include but are not limited to the following areas:

Fan Fest - provides volunteer support for a Fan Fest tied to the specific event; volunteer staffing of interactive areas, fan zones and information booths and VIP ticketed functions. 

Fan Information - Services information desks at various hotels providing guests general information, directions and restaurant recommendations.

Transportation - drives shuttle vans from designated hotel properties to the Sprint Center and Municipal Auditorium and back to the hotels for VIP and media personnel also assigned airport pick-ups and returns. Drivers must be 25 years old with a valid driver’s license.

If you would be interested in volunteering, please select your preferred volunteer (job)s above.   Volunteers are asked to serve a minimum of two shifts.  Every effort will be made to fulfill your requested assignment.  However, we hope that you will understand if we need to place you where you are needed most.  Volunteers will receive a volunteer shirt and be invited to a Thank You volunteer party following the event.  A committee chair will contact you to confirm your assignment and answer questions you may have.

Saturday, March 10
KC Track Club 34th Annual Westport St. Patrick's Day Run
Historic Westport
To volunteer, please register here or
contact Paul Gill - pgill@sportkc.org
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Friday, March 9 Shift 1: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, March 9 Shift 2: 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday, March 10: Shift 1: 7:15am to 10:30am
Total Need: 60
*These individuals will ensure that race packets and event t-shirts are distributed accurately to participants.  Others will be asked to receive late registration forms and process transactions. 

Food and Water Stations
Saturday, March 10: 9:00am to 12:15pm
Total Need: 15
*Prepares finish line festival area with food and refreshments.  This includes monitoring supply levels and replenishing the stations when needed.

Midway Water Station
Saturday, March 10: 9:30am to 11:00am
Total Need: 10
*Responsible for setting up tables and filling cups of water prior to the start of the race.  Assist with handing out water to the runners as they approach the Midway Station as well clean up any trash that accumlates in the nearby area.

Course Monitors
Saturday, March 10: 8:45 to 12:00pm
Total Need: 40
*The main function is to assure the safety of the runners & walkers on the course.  Will direct traffic away from the race participants and ensure that participants stay on the correct course.  As you manage your intersectio, its encouraged that you cheer on the runners/walkers as they pass by.

July 6-10
MLB All-Star Game 2012
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
To volunteer please register at:  All-Star Game 2012 Volunteer Registration

Volunteers will assist in events such as:                                 

• 83rd Annual All-Star Game
• Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest
• State Farm Home Run Derby
• Taco Bell All-Star Sunday
• XM All-Star Futures Game
• Gatorade All-Star Workout Day
• Taco Bell All- Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game

Thursday, October 18 to Saturday, October 20
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds
Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 
To volunteer www.kcmarathon.org
Volunteers are needed for the following areas:

• Thursday and Friday Late Registration/Packet Pick-up
• Food and Water Stations on the Course
• Course Monitors
• Aid Stations
• Start/Finish Lines
• After Party
• General: I'll do whatever it takes!

Thursday, November 22
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K & Family Stroll
Sprint Campus
To Volunteer contact pgill@sportkc.org
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

• Packet Pick-up and Late Registration
• Food and Water Stations
• Course and Campus Parking Monitors
• Start/Finish Lines
• Starting Line/Extra Signs
• Clean Up