Welcome Volunteers!
Michigan Science Olympiad Region 12 - March 21, 2026!
GVSU Allendale Campus
Event Details:
The Regional Tournament will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 on the GVSU Allendale campus.
TIMES:
- Shifts run from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
- You may sign up for part or all of the day.
Interested in Volunteering?
Please fill out the volunteer interest form below. Once complete an email will be sent for you to choose your shift for the day of the event. Thank you!
Fun and easy way to earn volunteer hours!
Volunteer Shift Selection Opens Soon!
ASSIGNMENTS
- The position may involve: helping with specific science events, or general tasks (such as information booths, check-in table, and impounding).
- If you are a parent of a high school competitor (division C) you may NOT sign up to help in a division C event. The same applies to division B parents. Thank you.
On the day of the tournament, please check in at the volunteer desk in the lobby near 1179 Kindschi Hall or 308 Padnos Hall, and you will be given your volunteer button and directed to your assignment. (If you check in after lunch, please check-in at Kindschi.)
- Flexible Hours
- Lunch & Snacks
- Great STEM Experience
- Support the GVSU Community
No Science Experience Needed!
Important: Volunteer Requirements, Agreements & Training Video
Volunteers, please read the requirements below before the day of event!
Volunteer Policies
Volunteers must be 18 years or older. All volunteers will be asked to agree to our assumption of risk at the time of registration, and abide by the university COVID-19 and Adult Conduct protocols during the tournament.
Training Video
Please watch the training video before attending the event. If you have questions email us at msor12.gvsu.edu.
Interested in more training? Check out what it means to be a Science Olympiad Volunteer here: https://www.soinc.org/training/volunteer-training.
FAQ's
FAQ's
Where do I park?
When you arrive to campus please park in lots C, F, G, or H.
For Fieldhouse, Recreation Center, Arena Kindschi Hall, Mackinac Hall, Padnos Hall or Manitou Hall the closet parking lots will be Lots: C2, C1, F, G1, G3, & G2.
For Cook-Dewitt Center, & Kirkhof the closest parking lots will be: H1, & H2.
See the Allendale Campus Map
Where do I go?
You will most likely be stationed in the building of the event you selected when you choose your shift. If you haven't picked your shift time make sure to do so in the section above!
When you arrive in the morning, check in at one of the following
locations:
Padnos Hall Room 308
Kindschi Hall Main Hall near
Room 1179
If you arrive after lunch, check into Kindschi 1179.
It gets crowded so if you are able arrive early for your posted shift time.
Then you will be directed to your station. This year volunteers may be stationed in the following buildings: Fieldhouse Arena, Recreation Center, Padnos Hall, Mackinac Hall, Kindschi Hall, Cook-Dewitt Center, or Manitou Hall.
To find your buildings location reference the map below.
Where can I eat?
While volunteering there will be Hospitality Rooms where you can grab
a snack & beverage until 3:00pm the day of MSO.
These rooms
are in:
Padnos Hall Rm 308
Kindschi Hall Rm 1179
For volunteers scheduled to work 4+ hours you will be provided a sandwich boxed lunch.
Feel like grabbing a bite to eat on campus? Check out the locations on the MSO Food Map. Remember campus dining and vending are CASHLESS!
MSO Events Schedule & Location
For event Schedules & Location details please reference your shift assignments.
Division B Events (Middle School)
Anatomy & Physiology - Padnos Hall, Room 250
Codebusters - Kirkhof Center, Room 2263
Crime Busters - Padnos Hall, Room 328
Disease Detectives - Padnos Hall, Room 261
Division C Events (High School)
Anatomy & Physiology - Padnos Hall, Room 255
Astronomy - Loutit Lecture Hall, Room 103
For More Information
Please contact [email protected] or (616) 331-2267 if you have any questions.