SENIOR GAMES Silver Striders Fun Walk 2026

Get Connected Icon Happens On Mar 21, 2026
Get Connected Icon 8:30am-10:30am

Description

We are seeking friendly, upbeat volunteers to assist local older active adults who are participating in the 2026 Mecklenburg Senior Games! Under the guidance of Event Managers, volunteers will be responsible for the following tasks for each event: Set up, welcoming participants, registration, monitoring events, rules enforcement, awards presentations, breakdown and basic clean up. Volunteers must be at least age 12 – anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/adult.

Familiarity with event rules is appreciated but not required - Park & Recreation staff will instruct all Volunteers! The Fun Walk takes place at the same time as the Performing Arts Showcase inside the Recreation Center. 

  • Each Volunteer must sign up individually in order to acknowledge their review of, and agreement with, the Volunteer Waiver/Photo Release and Safety Guidelines - READ and click to acknowledge in your response. An adult must acknowledge for anyone under the age of 18. 
  • Please dress in appropriate athletic attire with comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
  • All volunteers will receive a T-shirt – Please tell us your T-shirt size when registering!

QUESTIONS? Contact Michael.Jackson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 980-314-1359

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 12 and 90.
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Activities may shift indoors in case of inclement weather.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Location

Get Connected Icon Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
501 S. Bruns Avenue
Charlotte, NC  28028