In less than one year, the eyes of the hockey world will turn to Guelph as we host the premier event in junior hockey – the Memorial Cup.

For our community, this is more than just a celebration of elite hockey; it serves as the spectacular centrepiece of Guelph’s yearlong bicentennial celebrations. With over 20,000 visitors expected to arrive in the Royal City, we have a unique opportunity to showcase our spirit and hospitality to the entire country.

To make this historic event a success, we are looking for a dedicated, engaged team of volunteers to help us welcome the world from Thursday, May 20, to Sunday, May 30, 2027.

Join the Team!

We need support across a variety of areas, including:

• Fan Services & Guest Experience: Welcoming visitors and ensuring they have an unforgettable time in Guelph.
• Community Event Operations: Keeping our citywide festivities and tournament activations running smoothly.
• Transportation Services: As a transportation volunteer, a vehicle will be provided to you for transporting Memorial Cup VIPs safely from one location to another across our region.
• And more!

Flexible Opportunities

We recognize that our volunteers have busy lives, and we aim to be as accommodating as possible. While a limited number of roles—primarily in transportation and special event activations—will occur during typical work hours (9 am – 5 pm), the majority of our volunteer opportunities will take place during evenings and over the five weekend days of the tournament.

Please take a moment to review the following requirements for all applicants:

• Commitment: The Host Organizing Committee requests a minimum commitment of 10 hours throughout the 11-day tournament. Shift lengths will average 4 hours.
• Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age at the time of the event.
• Orientation: All volunteers will be required to attend a Volunteer Orientation in the spring of 2027.
• Accreditation: Please note that volunteer accreditation does not grant access to the Sleeman Centre or the Memorial Cup games.
• Documentation: All applications require a photo for accreditation purposes.
  Screening: Depending on role, volunteers may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check; further details will be provided upon official registration in early 2027. Additionally, all drivers will be required to complete a Driver’s Abstract.