How you can be part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Do you know someone who should carry the Queen’s Baton in their region?

As the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games draws ever closer, residents are being encouraged to sign up and be part of the games.

They are searching for volunteers for the Games itself and  2,022 Batonbearers for the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Batonbearers take on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to carry the Queen’s Baton in their region during the final build-up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Warwickshire County Council is encouraging residents to nominate those who are:

• Willing to take on a challenge,
• Have a unique and inspiring story,
• Figures of inspiration who positively challenge others to achieve their best; and/or
• Are passionate about making a positive impact within their community.

Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, said: “The chance to take part in the Games and be one of the batonbearers for the Queen’s Baton Relay is an incredible opportunity for our residents.

“As we count down the days to the opening ceremony of Birmingham 2022, the final leg of the 72-nation Baton Relay will shine a light on our unsung heroes who make a real difference to their local communities. I'm looking forward to seeing all those selected take part in a unique event that will showcase the best of Warwickshire’s towns and people in 2022.

“The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games coming to our region is truly a once in a lifetime event and I hope many of our residents will seize the voluntary opportunities that are available in the run-up to the Games this summer.”

The Commonwealth Games have also launched a search for other volunteers to be a part of the historic opening and closing ceremonies. 

• Volunteer Cast: enthusiastic individuals aged over 18 who can move to a beat for a variety of performance roles across the Birmingham 2022 Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
• Established Choirs: singers aged over 18 to join the Ceremonies Mass Choir.
• Athlete Hosts: people, aged over 18, who would like a backstage role assisting with welcoming and marshalling athletes from across the Commonwealth during the Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony Athletes Parade.

Any residents looking to take part can visit https://www.birmingham2022.com/ceremonies/