The Lima 2027 Volunteer Programme invites people aged 18 or older to volunteer at the XX Pan American Games and VIII Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru, in July and August 2027. Applications are open until 31 December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the official Lima 2027 volunteer page and set out the programme areas, benefits, requirements and timeline below. This is a sports-event volunteer programme run by the Games organisers: it is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), and the programme does not pay volunteers.
What the Lima 2027 Volunteer Programme Is
Volunteers support and guide athletes, delegations, authorities, media, spectators and visitors from across the Americas, and they become an essential part of the experience of the Games. Thousands of people with one shared purpose will help deliver the XX Pan American Games and VIII Parapan American Games Lima 2027, which the organisers describe as the largest sporting event on the continent.
🏟️ Event: XX Pan American Games and VIII Parapan American Games Lima 2027
📍 Location: Lima, Peru
🗓️ Games period: July-August 2027
🎂 Minimum age: 18 years completed by 31 December 2026
💶 Pay: none, the programme is voluntary and unpaid
Not an Erasmus+ or ESC Project: Please Read First
⚠️ Different programme: this volunteering is organised by the Lima 2027 Games and is not funded or run under Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps, so the rules and support of those programmes do not apply
💳 Fees: the official page lists no participation fee for the volunteer programme
🔎 Check before you apply: read how Youth Works Hub checks opportunities and confirm every detail on the official page
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What You Experience as a Volunteer
🎓 Training: formation to perform your role and strengthen your skills
🌐 International community: become part of an international community of volunteers
🏅 Recognition: recognition for your participation during the Games
🤝 Networking: opportunities to expand your network of contacts
📚 Practical learning: hands-on learning in organising an international sporting event
Benefits for Volunteers
👕 Uniform: the official Lima 2027 Volunteer Programme uniform
🍽️ Meals: food, depending on the assigned shift
📜 Double certification: one certificate for completing the training and one for taking part in the Games
💻 Learning resources: access to learning content and resources during the programme
Volunteer Areas You Can Choose From
During registration you can state the areas you prefer. The final assignment takes your profile and the operational needs of the programme into account. The areas are:
🪪 Accreditation: Acreditaciones
💧 Anti-doping: Antidopaje
🥇 Medal Ceremonies: Ceremonias de Premiación
🏃 Sport Competitions: Competiciones Deportivas
🏢 Venue Management: Gestión de Sedes
🏘️ Village Management: Gestión de Villas, including the Pan American Village
📝 Sport Entries: Inscripciones Deportivas
🛬 Arrivals and Departures: Llegadas y Salidas
📰 Press Operations: Operaciones de Prensa
🎬 Sport Presentation: Presentaciones Deportivas
🏛️ Protocol and Institutional Relations: Protocolo y Relaciones Institucionales
🤝 Relations with NOCs and NPCs: Relaciones con los CONs y CPNs
👀 Spectator Services: Servicio al Espectador
🗣️ Translation Services: Servicio de Traducciones
🏅 Services to Federations: Servicios a las Federaciones
🩺 Medical Services: Servicios Médicos
💻 Technology: Tecnología
🚌 Transport: Transporte
🧥 Uniforms: Uniformes
🙋 Volunteering: Voluntariado
🎭 Artistic Volunteer: Voluntario artístico
👥 Workforce: Workforce (Fuerza laboral)
Who Can Apply
🎂 Age: 18 years completed by 31 December 2026
📝 Registration: complete your application registration correctly
✅ Process: take part in and complete every stage of the selection and training process
📅 Availability: be available to take part in the Games on as many days as possible
🧑 Experience: no previous experience is needed; commitment, attitude and willingness matter most, and training is provided
Timeline from Launch to Certification
1️⃣ August 2026: programme launch
2️⃣ August-December 2026: call for applications and registration (applications open from Thursday 6 August until 31 December 2026)
3️⃣ January-May 2027: training and selection
4️⃣ June 2027: role assignment
5️⃣ July-August 2027: the Games
6️⃣ September-October 2027: recognition and certification
How Selection and Training Work
All selected volunteers take part in a training programme that prepares them for their functions, and completing it is a requirement for taking part in the Games. You can state your preferred areas when you register, and the organisers make the final assignment. The result of the process is sent to the email address you registered during your application.
Is Volunteering Abroad Free of Cost Elsewhere?
If you are comparing options, our guide on how to volunteer abroad for free explains common routes, and you can browse more openings in the Others section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lima 2027 volunteer programme an Erasmus+ or ESC project?
No. It is run by the organisers of the Pan American and Parapan American Games Lima 2027 and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps.
Who can apply to volunteer at Lima 2027?
Anyone who has completed 18 years of age by 31 December 2026 and wants to be part of the volunteer programme can apply.
Is the volunteer programme paid?
No. The programme is voluntary and does not include financial remuneration. Volunteers receive an official uniform, meals depending on their shift, two certificates and access to learning resources.
Do I need previous experience?
No. The organisers say that commitment, attitude and willingness to take part matter most, and that selected volunteers receive the training they need.
Can I choose my volunteer area?
You can state your preferred areas during registration. The final assignment depends on your profile and the operational needs of the programme.
Do I have to attend all the training?
Yes. Completing the training programme is required to be part of the volunteer programme and to take part in the Games.
When can I apply and how will I hear the result?
Applications are open from 6 August until 31 December 2026. The result is sent by email to the address you registered during your application.
Deadline
⏳ 31 December 2026
Links
🔗 Official volunteer page: https://www.lima2027.org.pe/voluntariado
