44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Volunteer Registration

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota!  By becoming a volunteer, you join the ranks of thousands who are dedicated to making this event, and we welcome your contribution.

We are very excited to bring the 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team from VA, PVA, and our hosts with the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System have been working tirelessly to make sure your experience is outstanding. We are confident that all the Veterans will bring the heat to the competition and guarantee that you’ll have a great time in the Twin Cities.

Why Volunteer?

• Opportunity to serve our Nation’s Veterans
• Opportunity to explore and fulfill your passions
• Sense of purpose, make new friendships
• Make a difference in the Minneapolis Community
• Learn about the National Veterans Wheelchair Games
• Have FUN!

Volunteers will receive

• 44th NVWG Volunteer T-shirt
• Meal Voucher – 4+ hours

Volunteer Check-In

Volunteers must check in when they arrive for their shift. Please refer to your registration for the date, time, and location of your shift.

Parking

• Convention Center: There is limited parking available at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
  • Volunteer parking will be permitted at the VA Medical Center Visitor/Patient at 1 Veterans, Minneapolis, MN.
  • An hourly shuttle will be provided from the medical center to and from the convention center beginning at 6am and last shuttle leaving the convention center at 8pm starting July 17.
  • Volunteers will board the shuttle at the 54th entrance.
• Airport: For those volunteering at the airport validated parking will be provided.
  • Be sure to bring your parking ticket with you.
  • You will board the complementary shuttle to the terminal.
  • Your parking will be validated at the terminal upon completion of your volunteer shift.
• Motor Rally (Mill City Museum): Parking is on your own at the venue in public ramps or street meters.
• Swimming (University of Minnesota - Recreation and Wellness): Parking on your own the street or nearby ramps.
• Cycling (Lake Harriet): Parking is on your own in nearby parking lots.
• Bowling (Bowlero Lanes – Brooklyn Park): Parking at the venue in parking lot.

Attire

• Registered volunteers will receive one official NVWG volunteer T-shirt to wear during their shifts.
• Your uniform will help identify volunteers and staff to Veterans and other venue staff that may require assistance.
• Remember to wear comfortable and safe footwear. 
• The key to comfort is to be prepared for unseasonably warm weather and the possibility of rain.
• Bring a light jacket or raincoat and wear sunscreen if you will be attending outdoor events.

For more information or to review the volunteer handbook, go to https://www.wheelchairgames.org/. Questions? Contact the NVWG Volunteer Team at NVWGVolunteers@va.gov.