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16 schools use the "Volunteers" mascot.
Most common states: Texas (4), South Carolina (3), Alabama (2)
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The Volunteers mascot is quite unique and steeped in history. This personified mascot doesn't have a specific costume or animal form, but it's all about the spirit of volunteering and bravery. The name "Volunteers" originates from Tennessee's nickname, "The Volunteer State," which was earned due to the high number of Tennesseans who volunteered to fight in various wars. Imagine a mascot that represents courage, heroism, and a willingness to step up when needed. It's not about a flashy costume, but about the values and pride that come with being a Volunteer. For schools that use this mascot, it's a reminder to be bold, courageous, and always ready to lend a hand. So, if you're part of a school with the Volunteers mascot, you're part of a tradition that celebrates bravery and community spirit. That's pretty cool, ngl 🛡️ ⭐
Hear how the Volunteers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Volunteers banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Brooks
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Carolina. With 3 schools per million residents, the Volunteers is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Singh
South Carolina Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Volunteers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
16 schools in our database use the Volunteers mascot across 10 states.
The Volunteers shows up most in Texas (4), South Carolina (3), and Alabama (2). Sc also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Volunteers as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Volunteers most often (10 schools). Elementary (2) and Other (2) also feature this mascot.