Lorraine Kelly joins Glasgow 2026 Legends

As Official Volunteer Learning and Development Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has supported the delivery of a comprehensive training programme to help Legends feel confident, prepared and ready to welcome athletes, spectators and the wider Games workforce.

Lorraine joined the volunteer team for a morning of behind-the-scenes action, taking on three different roles alongside Glasgow 2026 Legends.

Her day began by welcoming members of the Games workforce as they arrived for their shifts, before meeting Team Scotland netball athletes ahead of training. She then joined the Spectator Services team, helping fans navigate the venue and soak up the Games atmosphere - complete with a megaphone and foam finger.

The visit highlighted the important role volunteers play in creating an unforgettable Commonwealth Games experience, and the preparation that goes into every welcome, interaction and moment shared with spectators.

Through Allwyn UK’s Social Value Fund, volunteers have taken part in a dedicated learning and development programme, combining online resources with in-person training sessions designed to build confidence, develop new skills and prepare Legends for their roles.

This year’s volunteer team brings together a wealth of experience and fresh enthusiasm, with three-quarters of Legends coming from Scotland and one-third returning after previous volunteering experiences at Glasgow 2014, Birmingham 2022 or the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.

Lorraine Kelly said: “There was no way I was missing the chance to get stuck in and be part of this. Spending the morning with the Glasgow 2026 workforce, Team Scotland athletes and Spectator Services volunteer team showed me just how much goes into making the Commonwealth Games run so smoothly.

"The confidence and enthusiasm of every volunteer was incredible, and that doesn’t happen by accident. It’s down to the training, preparation and passion behind every Legend. Glasgow knows how to put on a show, and these volunteers are going to make sure the world sees it.”

Alastair Ruxton, Chief Impact Officer at Allwyn UK, said: “Lorraine’s visit perfectly captured what makes volunteering at Glasgow 2026 so special. Behind every warm welcome, helpful conversation and memorable Games moment is a volunteer who has invested their time, energy and enthusiasm to be part of something bigger.

"Through our Social Value Fund, we’re proud to support the training and development that helps Legends feel confident, gain new skills and create lasting memories. We’re also incredibly proud that six of our colleagues are volunteering at the Games themselves, standing alongside the team they helped prepare.”

Diane McLeod, Director of Games Services at Glasgow 2026, said: “Our Legends are at the heart of everything we do at these Games, and it was brilliant to have Lorraine join them for a morning to see their hard work and enthusiasm up close.

"With more than 4,000 volunteers taking on roles across the city, the scale of what they deliver is enormous – and that’s only possible because of the training and preparation Allwyn UK has helped provide.”

The Glasgow 2026 Legends are helping bring the Games to life across venues throughout the city, creating memorable experiences for athletes, spectators and communities.