Apply now to volunteer at the Marie Lundmark Trophy!
The third-ever Marie Lundmark Trophy, part of the ISU Synchronized Skating Challenger Series, will be held at Gatorade Center in Turku on 7–8 February 2026. This event is one of the most exciting competitions of the season, as it is the teams’ final international opportunity to earn points toward World Championship qualification. The event would not be possible without our amazing volunteers, whose contribution is invaluable to the success of the competition. That’s why we are once again looking for energetic and motivated volunteers to help create an unforgettable event.
As a volunteer, you will become part of an international sporting event and get a close-up view of how a major competition is built. There are many different roles available – ranging from social media duties to construction, audience guidance, and assisting the athletes. There is certainly a suitable role for everyone, whether you are a first-timer or an experienced volunteer.
Our best volunteers are cheerful, service-minded, and reliable. Above all, they want to provide visitors with the best possible experience, even during long competition days. Priority in volunteer selection will be given to those who can participate for at least two days (Sat-Sun). Please note that some shifts may begin before the actual competition days and end the day after the event. Volunteers must be 18 years old at the start of their assignment. We require Finnish language skills, and additional language skills are considered an advantage.
Volunteering is unpaid, and each volunteer is responsible for their own accommodation and travel costs. The volunteer café, provided by the organizer, is open to all volunteers regardless of shift length. The volunteer café offers coffee, tea, and small sweet and savory snacks.
Volunteering offers the chance to meet new people, learn new things, gain valuable experience, and – above all – be part of building an unforgettable event atmosphere together with others. Welcome to the team!
You may express interest in up to three different volunteer roles. In the selection process, we will prioritize applicants who are able to participate in multiple shifts during the event. To apply, you must commit to at least two (2) shifts. Shifts will be planned and assigned for each selected volunteer closer to the event based on their chosen role.
Register by 15 January 2026 by filling out the application form.
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Explore the volunteer roles for the Marie Lundmark Trophy:
Accreditation
The accreditation team is one of the key support units of the event, working mainly at the hotel and the arena. The team receives arriving skaters, coaches, and officials, ensuring that they have up-to-date information about the competition, related events, transportation, and meals. This role requires good language skills, a customer-service mindset, and attention to detail.
Officials’ Services
The officials’ services team is responsible for meeting the needs of the competition officials at the ice rink. The team ensures that the officials always have access to the required documents, schedules, and other materials. This team also includes the timekeepers for the competition.
Services for Competitors
Gatekeepers
Kiss & Cry
Locker room attendants
Warm-up area supervisors
The services for Competitors team ensures that all training and competition activities run smoothly in accordance with the rules and schedule. Warm-up area supervisors and locker room attendants oversee these areas, maintaining order, cleanliness, and proper timing. Gatekeepers are responsible for ensuring unobstructed access to and from the ice for the skaters.
Volunteers in this team must be prepared to work at any of the five service points. Some volunteers must also be able to work on skates during competition activities. At the arena, the event is led by the Competition Director in cooperation with the team leaders.
Services for Spectators
The venue services for spectators team is responsible, among other things, for audience control. Audience stewards guide spectators to their correct seats and ensure that no one moves around the stands during performances. This role requires a strong customer-service attitude, firmness, and good language skills.
Ice Maintenance
The ice maintenance volunteers inspect the ice surface before the resurfacing machine arrives and repair any holes using snow.
Security, Ticket Sales, and Ticket Check
Security personnel ensure the overall safety of the event. Their duties include checking tickets, directing spectators to the correct seats, and checking accreditation cards of event participants inside the rink. This role requires a customer-service mindset, firmness, and good language skills. The event’s Security Manager oversees all security operations.
Please indicate in your application if you hold a valid security licence.
Competition Office
The competition office located at the arena is the heart of the event. The staff there know everything about the competition and help provide information to skaters, coaches, and officials. The team is also responsible for all printing and copying needs.
The role begins with setting up the office, putting up signage around the arena, and decorating the locker rooms and other athlete areas. The competition office operates until the very end of the event and remains open until all skaters have left the venue.
Transport Team
The transport team is responsible for organizing bus transportation for teams between the hotel and the arena on all practice and competition days. The team also arranges transportation for officials and other designated persons between Turku Airport or the railway station, the hotel, and the arena.
Media Team
The media team is responsible for content production ranging from press releases to social media updates, assisting journalists in the media center, coordinating interview requests, and supporting press conferences.
In addition, the media team captures photos and videos of the event for communication needs and assists TV broadcasters in the mixed zone.
The team includes a variety of roles: some require previous experience in communications, media, or knowledge of figure skating, but not all positions require prior expertise. Excellent written and spoken Finnish and English are needed, and additional language skills are an advantage.
The event’s Press Officer oversees all media services.
Medical Team
The event’s medical services are overseen by the Chief Medical Officer.
Rink-side Doctor:
The doctor monitors practices and/or competition segments rink-side and makes decisions regarding further medical measures according to the Chief Medical Officer’s instructions.
Requirement: Medical degree (MD).
Rink-side Nurse/Paramedic:
The nurse or paramedic monitors practices and/or competition segments rink-side together with the doctor.
Requirement: Registered nurse or paramedic qualification.
Music and Announcing Team
The music team is responsible for playing the competition music during practices and competition segments and for making announcements during practices. During the competition itself, the official event announcer handles the commentary. The team also plays music during the off-ice warm-up sessions.
Construction and Logistics Team
Members of the construction team are responsible for setting up and dismantling the competition structures, such as the judges’ platform and the Kiss & Cry area. The logistics team is part of the construction group and handles event logistics, including transporting and moving items as needed.
Ceremonies Team
The ceremonies team is responsible for all practical matters related to the competition’s award ceremonies. The team assists the award presenters (selected by the organizer) according to the agreed protocol and manages all other related tasks in cooperation with the Competition Director.
Volunteers’ Café
At the arena, volunteers have access to a dedicated break area where they can rest and recharge. Coffee, tea, and small snacks are available. The break area team ensures that refreshments are stocked, that there is enough food and drink for everyone, and that the space remains clean.