Welcome to the 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics Volunteer Registration Site for the State Summer Games, happening in Las Cruces, NM (June 17th - 21st)

Volunteer Registration is open, if you have any questions or need assistance please contact our NMSO office at 575.623.5777 or toll free 1.888.623.6676 or by email at volunteer@nmseniorolympics.org

(After registering for 2026) returning volunteers will be able to log in using their email and password to make any changes. 

With 600-800 athletes expected from all over New Mexico and neighboring states, 350+ volunteers will be needed to make this event a huge success.

When: Athlete Competition is June 17th-21st.   Volunteers will have shifts to select from both in preparation for The State Games (starting as early as June 12th) and during Game Week Monday-Sunday June 15th-21st.

NMSO is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals to volunteer for the 2026 State Summer Games. Las Cruces will host approximately 800 athletes, ages 50+, to compete in 22 competition sports.

REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteer shifts typically last 4-5 hours(an AM or PM shift). All game volunteers will be required to attend a Volunteer Orientation. The volunteer orientation will be held at 2 different times to accommodate the working force, dates and times are listed below. All volunteers will receive specific assignments from the Sport Coordinator associated with the sport. Sport Coordinators will require that volunteers make themselves available for training and/or practices before the Games begin. Please sign up for one Orientation Session AND one or more activity shifts.   **Volunteers must be 16+ unless supervised by an adult.**

Volunteer Orientation Dates, Times, & Location:  Both In-person or online (starting June 13th)  

• June 13th,  Saturday,  10 a.m. Las Cruces Convention Center / online training.
• June 15th,  Monday,  10 a.m. Las Cruces Convention Center / online training..
• Online Training ongoing

NEXT STEPS:
First time? Go to "Click Here to Volunteer"
Returning, checking on your registration, or updating? Click "LOGIN"

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING:

• Build your resume and gain valuable event management skills
• Give back to your community and these hard-working inspiring athletes
• Share pride for your community with others
• Networking opportunities
• Meet new people
• AmeriCorps Seniors-RSVP will receive credit for volunteer hours worked
• Volunteer with your friends and HAVE FUN!

2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE:

• A t-shirt
• Welcome Bag
• An invitation to attend volunteer social event
• And will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.

VOLUNTEER AREAS:     

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Visit our website at this link:  New Mexico Senior Olympics for more information about competition and schedules.

For additional questions regarding volunteering at the 2026 NMSO Summer Games, please contact:

(Sports Coordinator, Austen Planes ph# 848-234-7950, Email: volunteer@nmseniorolympics.org)

(NMSO's main office ph# 575.623.5777 or 1-888-623-NMSO (6676)

Fax # 575.622.9244

NMSO * PO Box 2690 * Roswell, NM 88202 * 1.888.623.6676 * 575.623.5777 * Fax: 575.622.9244 * E-mail: nmso@nmseniorolympics.org