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As the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games approach, the Organising Committee (COJOJ) has officially launched an extensive volunteer programme. This initiative is open both to the people of Senegal and to anyone living abroad who wishes to contribute to the success of this historic event.
The programme aims to recruit more than 6,000 volunteers — a concrete means of mobilising Senegal’s energy and talent, both within and beyond its borders, to ensure that the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games become a collective success and a source of national pride.
This initiative, named Jambaar26 — meaning “warrior” in Wolof, the most widely spoken language in Senegal — highlights the commitment and bravery embodied by volunteers, who are among the essential pillars of any Olympic event.
Whether you are a student, a working professional, a retiree, undergoing a career transition, or simply driven by the desire to participate, your contribution is welcome. By joining Jambaar26, you will offer your time, skills, enthusiasm, and dedication in service of the entire nation.
Volunteer missions: a variety of roles for all talents
Selected volunteers will be able to contribute across a wide range of areas, including:
- Site management and the Olympic Village
- Ticketing, reception, and visitor orientation
- Transport and logistics
- Accreditation, protocol, and ceremonies
- Athlete services, media support, and communications
- Assistance with airport arrivals and departures
Jambaar26 offers a unique opportunity to participate directly in a global event, acquire new skills, represent Senegal to international athletes and visitors, and embody the values of unity, sharing, and hospitality that are so central to the country.
Registration: how to take part
- Registrations will be open exclusively online at https://jambaar26.apps.dakar2026.org/ from 1ᵉʳ December 2025 to 31 January 2026.
- To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a working commandof both French and English. Selected volunteers will be required to attend training sessions organised by the Committee and to be available for a minimum of ten days during the Games.
A national tour reaching every corner of the country
To encourage all to join the adventure, the COJOJ will launch a National Volunteering Tour from 1ᵉʳ to 7 December 2025. Trois caravanes parcourront les 14 régions du SénégalThree caravans will travel across Senegal’s 14 regions to raise awareness, promote participation, and facilitate pre-registration.
- 1ᵉʳ december : Thiès
- 2 december : Fatick, Kédougou, Diourbel
- 3 december : Kaolack, Louga
- 4 december : Kolda
- 5 december : Kaffrine, Sédhiou
- 6 december : Saint-Louis
- 7 december : Matam, Tambacounda, Ziguinchor
- Final event in Dakar: 14 December
This tour aims to engage all communities, encourage nationwide participation, and ensure that the Youth Olympic Games become a truly collective endeavour.
Why become a volunteer?
Volunteering for Dakar 2026 is far more than a simple service — it is an opportunity to:
- Experience a unique event within an international environment
- Gain hands-on skills in logistics, hospitality, event management, media, and more
- Contribute to a historic project, anticipated to be one of the most significant in the country’s history
- Represent Senegal — its culture, generosity, and renowned hospitality
The COJOJ therefore invites all Senegalese people — both within the country and throughout the diaspora — to register in large numbers and become the faces, voices, and driving force of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
For further information and to register, please visit the official website: www.dakar2026.org
