First stage of London 2012 volunteer recruitment launches on 27 July
09 July 2010
The first stage of recruitment for 70,000 Games-time volunteers for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is launching on Tuesday 27 July and you could be a part of the biggest show on earth if you are ‘passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational’.
A wide range of roles will be on offer, divided between ‘specialists’ and ‘generalists’.
Specialists will have specific existing skills or qualifications that are needed for them to complete the role: for example, doctors, doping control officers, and sports specialists. London 2012 has been working with organisations such as sport national governing bodies of sport to help pre-identify applicants to be considered for specialist roles.
Generalists will not need specialist skills or qualifications but should bring passion and enthusiasm to the Games. They might be given roles from drivers and uniform distributors to ticket checking and airport welcome. All generalist volunteers will be given full training.
Online applications for specialists will open on 27 July and generalists will have the opportunity to apply on 15 September 2010.
To find out more visit Volunteering at London 2012 and keep your eye on the Podium website for further announcements.
Podium and London 2012 are also currently recruiting students for advisory group.
Hi
I am a South African, I want to volunteer.
Posted by Tsakane on 20th July 2010
Hi, I'm keen to get my college (Moray College, Elgin) involved in some capacity who is promoting the scottish part of the torch parade?
Posted by Brian Currie on 15th July 2010
Thanks for your comments and questions.
Please keep checking back to this website and also see:
www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteering/the-volunteer-programme/index.php
Rahman - discussions about how international students can volunteer are still ongoing. Please apply to be a volunteer and your questions will be answered in due course.
Thanks
Podium
Posted by Podium on 12th July 2010
Hi, I'm a international student and doing undergraduate in Accounting and Finance.
Can I be a volunteer? What else role I can involve? Is it acceptable to volunteering one full day? or has to be more than one day?
Thanks in advance for response.
Posted by Rahman on 12th July 2010
I want to be a volunteer. What do i have to do?
Posted by Gianmarco Mosto on 9th July 2010
Just want to be involved.Much to offer and a willingness to be flexible.
Posted by Steven John White on 9th July 2010