Job Descriptions & Volunteer Sign Up
Join the Clan – Volunteer at the Detroit Highland Games!
Help us create an unforgettable celebration of Scottish heritage. Volunteers power every part of the Games from setup to the Closing Ceremony, and beyond!
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Not quite sure? Review the many opportunities below.
Why Volunteer?
Community – Meet great people!
Fun – Be part of the Games
Support Culture – Celebrate Scottish heritage
Swag – Free shirt and admission
Position Descriptions
Select a tab to see a high-level summary of the positions available for each “event”. Please visit the Eventeny volunteer registration page for more specific details including dates and times.
Field Crew Set-up
A variety of shifts available.
Mostly outside - both shade and sun. Requires standing and walking. Some lifting required.
Wee Bairns Set-up
Entirely outside - both shade and sun. Requires standing and walking. Some lifting required
Volunteer Meeting
Prepare volunteer packets to distribute, coordinate refreshments, distribute packets and t-shirts
Sell Tickets
Sell admission tickets at the Cèilidh gate, or drink tickets in the entertainment tent.
Outdoors - both shade & sun. Sitting and standing.
Sell Raffle Tickets
In tent and wandering positions. Outdoors, sitting and standing/walking.
Distribute Wristbands/Stamps
At the Cèilidh entrance. Outside - shade & sun. Sitting and standing.
Security
Cèilidh gates, Counting House, and backstage for performers. Outside - both shade & sun. Standing & sitting.
First Aid Support
Mostly inside. Sitting & standing. Prior experience required.
Tartan Taxi Driver
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED Mostly sitting. Outside. Shade & sun.
Clean up Grounds
Tidy up at the end of the Cèilidh. Entirely outside, night time with lighting
Serve Pop & Water
Outdoors. Mostly shade. Sitting & standing
Wherever needed!
Help fill-in wherever needed
Sell Tickets
Admission tickets at the gates, Raffle tickets, Drink tickets
Tartan Taxi Driver
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED Mostly sitting. Outside. Shade & sun.
Set up Tents
SASD tent, Library tent, Genealogy tent
Security
At gates, counting house, Patron's tent, etc
Patron's Tent - Set up & Serve
Welcome/Souvenir Tent
Wee Bairns Support
Competition Volunteers
Tug O'War, Dancing, Pipe bands
Water Station Support
Field Crew Tear Down
Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Outdoor. Mostly standing. Some lifting required
Redford Union High School
A place for all Redford Union High School volunteers
Civil Air Patrol
A place for all Civil Air Patrol volunteers