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// Planner Roles

Games Organising Committee (GOC) Planners

Shape the Games from Start to Finish! Be part of the high-level planning and strategy team that oversees the entire Games. You’ll coordinate with different functional areas, support venue teams, and help ensure everything comes together perfectly. If you have strong communication, teamwork, and project management skills, this is a unique opportunity to make a big impact.

Games Planners will develop and manage a Games plan for a particular Functional Area e.g., Transport, Logistics, Media etc. They will coordinate and support Functional Area Coordinators at venue level before and during the Games.

GOC roles would best suit those who are able to dedicate time needed to fulfil the role from January 2026 to June 2026 with monthly meetings either online or in-person.

// GOC Planners

Find out more about our Games Planners role

Are you interested in planning, leading and working in a team? Then a Planner role is for you. Click on each heading to see a full role description.

Accreditation: Ensuring Every Role Fits

Accreditation is the key element in providing a safe and secure environment for all Games participants.  The primary role of the accreditation is to provide delegations and volunteers access to venues and entitlements appropriate to their functions/role at Games. In this position, you will:

- Collaborate with GOC planners to review and confirm access zones and entitlements for each functional area.

- Help design and finalise credentials including Day Passes, Guest Passes, Facility Passes, and other essential access tools.

- Be the primary liaison with accreditation contractors, overseeing testing, equipment readiness, supply availability, and system integration.

- Ensure that all accreditation components are accurate, functional, and aligned with the Games’ operational needs.

Welcome Our Special Guests!
Join the Guest Services team and help us welcome our distinguished guests in style e.g. VIPs, sponsors, and special supporters. You’ll make sure every guest feels valued and enjoys their time at the Games. If you’re friendly, organised, and love meeting new people, this is a fantastic opportunity to shine. This role operates at GOC level only.

The Healthy Athlete Programme Team has responsibility for the overall direction and management of the Healthy Athlete Programme for the Games.

Help to define a Healthy Athlete Programme (HAP) system of care for games time and ensure its effective operation. And assist in recruiting an expert advisory team to provide guidance and decision making on the services provided, who they are provided to and how, and operational management during the planning, implementing and operations phases of the Games.

Support the Media Services Team and Shine a Spotlight on the Games!
Join the team to coordinate media activities, share information, and support coverage of the Games. If you're organised, friendly, and interested in media or communications, this is a key opportunity.

Medical Support Services

This team will help the Delegation’s Medical Coordinators by addressing any queries related to the needs of delegation members. Responsibilities include reviewing athlete medical forms to ensure that appropriate levels of medical coverage are in place. 

Additionally, the team will serve as the primary contact for collaboration with the appointed medical contractor regarding coverage levels, supplies, and workforce requirements. Team members will contribute to the planning and delivery of essential medical services, ensuring that the needs of the delegations are met both at competition venues and accommodation sites. Relevant medical qualifications are required.

Champion Safety at the Games!
Help develop and implement safety plans across all venues. You’ll work with venue teams to make sure everyone enjoys a safe and secure Games experience. If you’re detail-oriented and passionate about safety, your skills are needed here.

Create the Soundtrack of the Games! 

The Sound Production team will take a lead role in assessing all competition and non-competition venues to determine the specific sound production equipment required. This includes evaluating each site for sporting and safety announcement needs, motivational music setups, and awards ceremony support, ensuring every venue delivers a clear, professional, and consistent sound experience throughout the Games.

You will also be responsible for scoping the radio communications needs at each venue in conjunction with the Venue Operations Manager. This involves identifying the necessary radios and developing fleet maps to support operational communications.

Spectator Services are the eyes & the ears of the Games.

Spectator Services are the eyes & the ears of the Games. They help and provide directional information to spectators and other accredited persons. They will ensure the flow of people in and around the venues, monitor access to certain areas and support venue operations at each venue. You will liaise with the Venue Teams to:

- Identify the Spectator Services requirements at their venue and assist in the scheduling and positioning of the Spectator Services Volunteers

- Agree pedestrian routes and crowd flow strategies in the venue

- Create a plan for the safe and efficient management of traffic flow and parking in the venues ensuring as smooth a transition as possible for participants between their vehicles and the venue and that all vehicle access and exit routes remain clear

- Plan for the implementation of emergency procedures with assistance from fellow managers. 

Equip the Games for Success!
Be part of the team that sources and manages sports equipment to venues. You’ll help make sure athletes and officials have everything they need for competitions.  You will assist the Venue Competition Manager to identify awards areas and equipment at all venues and to develop the awards flow.

// Get Involved

How to Volunteer

Volunteers can sign up using our Volunteer platform. At your own pace you will be guided through every step of your volunteer journey from signing up to completing online training modules so you are fully prepared for Ireland Summer Games.

Age

Volunteers must be aged 18 years or older at the time of registration to volunteer at the Games.

Sign Up

You can easily register to be a volunteer, using our volunteer portal!

Register to Volunteer

Choose your role

Select your preferred role and complete any vetting and safeguarding requirements.

Select your shifts

Tell us the days you’re available to volunteer for the Games.