Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are an intricate part of the Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition program. Without trained and qualified volunteers, we would not have the quality State Event our participants have come to expect and deserve.

Volunteers are needed in .22 Field Rifle, 3-D Archery, Muzzleloading, Shotgun, Wildlife Identification, Orienteering, Hunter Safety Trail, Fundraising, Runner/Errands, Clerical Duties, gathering Prizes, etc.  Perhaps you have skills in an area that you feel would benefit our program. We'd like to hear from you.

Fill out the registration form and send/e-mail it to the Registrar; addresses are located on bottom of form. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help develop our youth in Michigan's outdoor hunting skills.  Please mail all forms back to us at MYSC PO Box 311 Carson City, MI 48811. You may contact Stacie Walker with any questions at 989-601-0640.


  • Must be comfortable working with archery equipment and with youth.

    Must be capable of walking long distances in the woods.

  • Must have a working knowledge of muzzleloaders and their safe operations. You will be on your feet most of the day. Eye and Ear protection is a must.

  • Must be comfortable working with rifles with various action types, and maintain a safe environment. You will be on your feet most of the day.

    Eye and Ear protection is a must.

  • Must be comfortable working with shotguns with various action types, and maintain a safe environment. This is more of a stand up/sit down volunteer station. Previous clay target experience is helpful, but not necessary. Eye and Ear protection is a must. The stations are usually assigned 2 volunteers to a station. We would recommend bringing a chair (or let us know if you need one). Nice opportunity for couples to work at (as long as one of you has gun knowledge).

  • No experience required; can easily be taught. This is mostly a sit down position, consisting of checking in participants and correcting tests.

  • We are looking for Hunter Education instructors and DNR officers to help with this event. Volunteers who have great knowledge of rules and regulations would be great too. We will train you to get through the event. This is a stand-up and walk-through-the-woods event. Remember to wear your hunter orange.

  • We just need someone to check in participants and possibly help correct tests. This is a sit-down position.

  • Sit down position; must be organized and willing to talk on the radio to communicate. We need 1 volunteer each for Archery, Safety trail,

    Shotgun, Muzzleloading, and Rifle. (Muzzleloading and Rifle both require eye and ear protection all day).

  • Sit down position. Must be organized and able to multitask. This person will assist with volunteer sign-in, meal tickets, office duties, and help with the information booth.

  • CASL puts on the meal both days for us, but they need help as well.

    This position would be on the feet most of the day. Lunch is usually served from 11am to 1:30pm both days. We will have CASL reach out to you with more details.

Volunteer Positions

Additional Volunteer Information

The following is additional information that you will need to be aware of:

Meals: MYSC will provide you with a ticket for a free lunch both days. An Appreciation Breakfast is planned for Sunday morning by MYSC. Please let us know on the registration form if planning on attending breakfast.

Lodging: Rustic camping will be available on-site at no cost to volunteers who work the entire weekend. To reserve your campsite, please fill out a camp registration form. Limited sites are available. Hotel lodging is available at your own expense, there are several options near the state event.

All volunteers are required to abide by the NRA Code of Conduct found on page 9 of the MYSC Rules & Regulations.

As you know, this event comes together with the support from volunteers like you. We would love for you to join us this year! Please continue to spread the word of our event, and keep us in your thoughts as we navigate through the planning process and the many challenges that we face.


Thank you to our 2024 State Sponsors!