Around 2,000 volunteers needed for National Veterans Golden Age Games

SALT LAKE CITY — The National Veterans Golden Age Games are being held in Utah for the first time in the games’ nearly 40-year history. NVGAG officials are looking for volunteers.

The event is expected to attract more than 1,000 veteran athletes, according to Brittany Hook, director of the National Veterans Golden Age Games. Hook said more than 2,000 volunteers are needed.

“We need help from volunteers to assist with everything,” Hook said.

“From arrivals and departures at the airport, to registration, check-in for the event, all the way to assisting with our 19 various sports competitions. And there really is a role for everyone.”

The games this year go from Aug. 24 through Aug. 29. Games include golf, cornhole, bowling and pickleball.

The games were founded in 1985 and were designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for veterans.

This year is the first time Salt Lake City has hosted the games.

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