Missouri State Senior Games

Last year's evnet was again a huge success. We had 1,700 senior athletes from 15 states take part. Much of the credit for the success of our games must go to the outstanding group of volunteers, like you, who have contributed a lot of time and hard work to make the Senior Games a first class event. Your efforts have certainly been noticed and appreciated by the competitors who have had nothing but compliments for the work of the volunteers.

This year, we anticipate welcoming over 1,700 participants, along with members of their families and friends. We are confident that these visitors and participants will be impressed with the warmest hospitality mid-Missouri has to offer. We hope you are able to enjoy some of the many activities that will be taking place during the Senior Games. As participation in our games continues to grow, the number of volunteers needed to assist us in the administration of this event increases proportionately. Thus, we urge you to be a Missouri State Senior Games volunteer.

On behalf of everyone associated with the Missouri State Senior Games, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution of time as a volunteer. Your enthusiasm and courtesy will provide a rewarding experience for all our visitors.

1. Print and Complete the Volunteer Form. Then Fax (573-884-4004) or Mail (1105 Carrie Francke Dr, Room 01, Columbia 65211) the completed form to our office.
2. Call or Email Jean Hough, Coordinator of Volunteers, at (573) 884-2946 for any volunteer questions or if you would like a Volunteer Registration Form faxed, e-mailed or mailed to you.
3. Corporate Volunteer Program: If you have 12 or more volunteers from your business or group (can also include family and friends), then check out this special program to give your business or group recognition while volunteering.
4. Register Online: Sign up online to register for the Show-Me STATE GAMES.

Where Do I Go? – A member of the MSSG Volunteer Committee will contact you by telephone or by mail two weeks prior to the event to advise you of your volunteer assignment.  You should arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time and report to the sport commissioner or person he/she has designated to coordinate volunteer assignments for the activity.

What Will My Job Be? – The job options for volunteers are listed below. The volunteer coordinator for your assigned sport will explain your exact duties prior to the starting time for the event. All we ask for is your cooperation and your friendly smile.

What Should I Wear? – Wear your official Missouri State Senior Games Volunteer T-shirt. If your volunteer site is outside, we recommend that you wear some form of protection from the sun such as a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. It is also recommended that you bring some bottled water to drink.

Where / When Do I Pick-Up My Volunteer Shirt? – Shirts can be picked up at the Information Table located on the east side of the Hearnes Center on the main concourse at the following times during the week of the Games: Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. (early pick-up); Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.