Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is recruiting close to 2,000 volunteers for Invictus Games Spirit 27, the official volunteer programme of the Games, which take place in July 2027 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Applications are open now, anyone aged 18 or older can apply, no previous volunteering experience is needed, and applications from outside the UK are welcome. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the official volunteer page and FAQs to bring you every detail in one place. Find more programmes like it in our Others opportunities.
What Is Invictus Games Spirit 27?
📣 A volunteer programme at the heart of the Games: volunteers help welcome thousands of supporters, support competitors and contribute to the successful delivery of the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.
🏅 Recovery through sport: the programme is described as a group of people committed to creating meaningful experiences, supporting recovery through sport and showing the warmth, generosity and spirit of Birmingham and the West Midlands.
🤗 Open to first-timers and experienced volunteers: whether you have volunteered many times before or this would be your first experience, you are encouraged to join.
🌐 Inclusive and community-driven: volunteers help shape an inclusive, community-driven Games where every interaction matters.
Not an Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps Programme
⚠️ This is not an Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project. It is an independent volunteer programme run by the organisers of the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, so Erasmus+ and ESC funding, pocket money, insurance and travel reimbursement do not apply.
💷 Costs for you: there is no application or participation fee mentioned in the programme information, but volunteers are not paid and must arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation.
Volunteer Roles You Can Choose From
🏟️ Sporting action: support the competitions and the athletes.
⚙️ Event operations: help the event run smoothly behind the scenes.
🎥 Media and broadcast: work alongside the media and broadcast teams.
🧩 Other areas: there are plenty of other ways to play your part, and role descriptions explain what each role involves. Some of your application questions are tailored to the roles you select.
🌟 Pre-Games roles: some roles are vital in the build-up before the core event days, and you can choose to be considered for them and state your availability in the application.
Where You Will Volunteer
📍 Volunteers are needed across the NEC, the BP Pulse LIVE Arena at the NEC and the Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
🏨 Volunteers will also support at dedicated competitor hotels and transport hubs.
🚌 A provision for parking at each venue is available for volunteers, including accessible parking. More travel information is provided to selected volunteers.
Dates and Time Commitment
🗓️ Core event dates: 10-17 July 2027. The majority of roles take place within these dates.
✅ Minimum commitment: a suggested minimum of 5 rostered sessions.
⏱️ Session length: an average session is 6 to 8 hours. Some team leader roles may be a little longer.
🎓 Training: one in-person venue-specific training session, one online role-specific training session, plus online materials you can read in your own time.
Who Can Apply
🎂 Age: you must be 18 years or older at the point of application, to meet safeguarding commitments. Children cannot volunteer.
🗣️ Language: you must be able to speak and read English or communicate using British Sign Language (BSL). English does not need to be your first language, and you can list any other languages you speak in the application.
🌱 Experience: none required. Your personal experience can come from previous volunteering, work or life in general.
♿ Accessibility: you can tell the organisers about accessibility requirements in the application. You can also state if you need to bring a chaperone or assistant dog.
🎯 Local and Armed Forces Community places: the aim is to recruit at least 25% of volunteers from the local region and at least 25% from the Armed Forces Community.
Volunteering From Outside the UK
🌍 International applicants are welcome: applications from outside the UK are welcomed.
🛂 Right to Work: if you do not have the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, UK government law requires you to have either an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a visitor visa to enter the country. Check the rules for your own country to see which applies.
⏳ 30-day volunteering permission: with an ETA or visitor visa, you are permitted to volunteer in the UK for up to 30 days for a charity registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is a registered charity.
✉️ Support letter: if your application is successful, the organisers will supply a letter confirming your volunteer place to support your ETA or visa application and to show on entry to the UK.
📌 Your responsibility: the organisers cannot provide immigration advice, support individual visa applications or cover any financial costs. Applicants are responsible for confirming they have the right permission to volunteer in the UK and for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
🇬🇧 UK citizens abroad: anyone with UK citizenship, living in the UK or abroad, can apply. If you hold dual citizenship and are asked for ID, supply your British passport.
🧭 International volunteers: the organisers will contact you separately to make training arrangements.
What You Get as a Volunteer
🍽️ Meal during your session: you receive a meal during each rostered session, and refreshments are available during allocated breaks. Bring a reusable water bottle.
👕 Uniform: all volunteers are provided with a uniform that you get to keep.
🪪 Accreditation: all volunteers are accredited, and the accreditation pass is your access to the venue and your work areas. It is a security device, so look after it and never share it online.
📚 Training: mandatory role-specific and venue-specific training, plus optional training materials.
🤝 Community: meet like-minded people, build new skills, grow in confidence and become part of a welcoming volunteer community.
🔁 Volunteers Collective: the programme is delivered with United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and volunteers can join its Volunteers Collective to keep volunteering after the Games.
🍴 Dietary needs: the organisers will do everything possible to cater for individual requirements, which you can describe in the application.
🕌 Faith and belief: facilities for prayers and observances are available at every venue, and volunteers can wear their own headscarves or other religious clothing with the uniform.
What Is Not Covered
🚫 No payment: volunteers do not receive any financial payment.
🏠 No accommodation: you arrange your own accommodation if you need it.
✈️ No travel costs: travel expenses are not provided, so you arrange your own transport.
🎟️ No guarantee to watch the sport: volunteers are based in a range of locations and there is no guarantee of watching the sport or ceremonies, although the organisers will try to let everyone experience some of the action. If you have bought tickets, they will try to schedule your sessions around them, but this may not be possible.
Selection Process and Timeline
🧾 Individual review: all applications are reviewed individually, and roles are allocated based on skills and experience. Applying as a group or with friends does not guarantee being placed together.
🔐 Security check: the application asks for personal details, which may be used for secure background checks as part of the security risk assessment common at major events.
📬 Results: applicants are notified in February and March 2027 whether they have been selected and which role they have been offered.
🧭 Journey: application, selection, role offer, training, then collecting your uniform and accreditation and meeting the team before the Games in July.
How to Apply
📝 The application is done in two stages: first you create an account, then you complete the full volunteer application. Creating an account alone does not submit your application.
⏰ Step two must be completed in one go because progress cannot be saved, so allow around 15-20 minutes.
🔑 If you were given an Organiser Code, enter it in the application. If not, continue without one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can volunteer at Invictus Games Birmingham 2027?
Anyone aged 18 or older at the point of application can volunteer, with no previous volunteering experience needed. You must speak and read English or communicate using British Sign Language.
Can I volunteer if I do not live in the UK?
Yes, applications from outside the UK are welcomed. If you do not have the Right to Work in the UK, you need an ETA or visitor visa, which allows volunteering for up to 30 days for a registered charity in England and Wales. The organisers provide a confirmation letter to successful applicants.
Will I be paid or have my travel covered?
No. Volunteers receive no payment, and travel and accommodation are not provided. Volunteers do receive a meal during each rostered session, a uniform to keep, accreditation and training.
How long is the commitment?
A suggested minimum of 5 rostered sessions of about 6 to 8 hours each, mostly between 10 and 17 July 2027, plus one in-person venue training and one online role-specific training. Some roles also need help before the core dates.
When will I find out if I was selected?
Applicants are notified in February and March 2027 and are told which role they have been offered.
Is this an Erasmus+ or ESC volunteering project?
No. It is an independent volunteer programme of the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, so Erasmus+ and ESC support does not apply. You can learn how we check opportunities on Youth Works Hub before applying.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Official volunteer page: https://www.invictusgames2027.org/volunteer
❓ Volunteer FAQs: https://www.invictusgames2027.org/volunteer-faqs
📨 Application portal (Volunteers Collective by United By 2022): https://volunteerscollective.unitedby2022.com
📧 Volunteer questions: InvictusGames27Volunteers@unitedby2022.com
