Volunteering is a big part of what our Bolton family is all about. Recently eight students, two teachers and a parent offered their time volunteering for the 2023 FISU World University Games. This year’s games brought together more than 2,500 collegiate-athletes and delegates from 600 universities and 50 nations to Lake Placid and New York State’s North Country region over ten days of competition. The athletes, ages 17 – 25 competed in 12 sports and 86 events throughout Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Wilmington, North Creek, Canton and Potsdam.
More than 1,800 volunteers were called into service to help manage this remarkable event. Our group applied to be volunteers in September and had to do online training and background checks. All volunteers were provided with uniforms in order for them to stand out from the crowd. They applied for, and received a grant to rent a house in the area for the weekend. The volunteer shifts were all at Mt. Van Hoevenberg during the Biathlon and Nordic skiing events. Our Bolton volunteers scanned tickets, verified credentials for access to different parts of the venue, both inside and out. Part of their responsibilities even included the area where the athletes stored their rifles. All volunteers had badges that allowed them access to any event. In between volunteer commitments some of the group was able to watch some of figure skating and ice dancing competitions. It was a great experience for all involved! We are so very proud of all of our Eagles!
