Pride House 2026 - Back of House

LEAP Sports Scotland
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Pride House Glasgow returns in 2026 as the official LGBTIQ+ hub of the Commonwealth Games — a vibrant, visible and welcoming space at the heart of the city. Operating between 22nd July and 3rd August 2026, Pride House will provide a safe and inclusive environment where LGBTIQ+ people, athletes, visitors and allies can come together to celebrate sport, culture and community during the Games.
At its core, Pride House is a free, welcoming drop-in venue where people can:
Watch and engage with the Games together
Feel safe, seen and celebrated
Connect with community, culture and sport
Our Back of House Volunteers will help keep Pride House running smoothly throughout the Games period. Supporting behind the scenes, volunteers will assist with preparing spaces, organising materials and helping staff and Front of House teams deliver a positive visitor experience.
Tasks may include:
Preparing venues between events and at the beginning and end of the day
Helping move materials and resources between event spaces
Supporting with administrative tasks such as data entry
Preparing promotional materials for distribution
Assisting the wider team with practical event support tasks
Helping maintain safe, tidy and organised working areas
Time Commitment & Shifts
Pride House Glasgow will operate between 22nd July and 3rd August 2026. Volunteers may support daytime, evening and weekend shifts depending on availability and programme activity. Shifts are expected to range between approximately 4–8 hours. Full scheduling and training information will be provided in advance.
Location
Glasgow city centre venue(s) linked to Pride House Glasgow 2026. Further venue information will be shared closer to the Games period.
Training, Support & Supervision
All volunteers will receive an induction and ongoing support from staff and volunteer coordinators throughout their time with Pride House Glasgow.
Travel Information:
The venue(s) will be accessible by public transport, including bus, train and subway links. Further travel details will be provided before volunteering begins.
Reasonable travel expenses may be reimbursed in line with Pride House Glasgow’s volunteer expenses policy.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Gain experience supporting a major international event
Develop practical and organisational skills
Meet new people and work as part of a supportive team
Gain experience in events, administration and operations
Contribute to an inclusive and welcoming community space
Be part of Glasgow 2026 and Pride House celebrations
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected]
What Happens Next?
After applying, members of the Pride House Glasgow team may contact you for an informal conversation or volunteer briefing. Successful applicants will then receive further information regarding induction, training, venue details and shift allocation ahead of the Games period.

Experience required

Skills & Qualities Required:
• Flexible and willing to support a variety of tasks
• Reliable and organised
• Able to work as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to help
• Able to use initiative when required
Experience in administration, events or volunteering is welcome but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Travel details

The role will take place across accessible Glasgow city centre venue spaces with good public transport links including bus, train and subway connections.