Volunteers who put in a minimum of 15 hours receive a Canada Games golf shirt and jacket. And a whole lot of appreciation from the athletes, coaches, mission staff, and Canada Games organizers! And be sure to check out UPEI's volunteer policy.
Go online and sign up! You’ll need to get an RCMP background check (free of charge). The Games needs approximately 6,000 volunteers, and they’re just a little over half-way there! Check out the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty and Staff Volunteer Commitment to the 2009 Canada Games policy to see how UPEI will match some of your time if you volunteer!
Campus will be a hub of activity during the games, with the University open for business as usual. Check with your department to have vacation time approved during that time, or consider volunteering so you can join in the spirit of the Games. Check out the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty and Staff Volunteer Commitment to the 2009 Canada Games policy! The Games needs volunteers, and this may be the perfect opportunity to get involved!
Security will be managed by UPEI and Canada Games security staff. In case of emergency on campus, please dial 9-911.
Almost every building on campus will be involved in the Canada Games, with bookings in most classrooms and conference rooms.
The student residences will be transformed into an Athletes' Village for the second week of the Games, so access to the residences and the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be restricted to athletes and coaches.
CARI, Alumni Canada Games Place, and MacAdam Field will be restricted to those with tickets for events.
For a complete list of rooms and buildings being used, click here.
Security Services maintains a central Lost & Found for the entire campus. Call 0384 or visit them in their office!
