London 2012’s official ‘Games Maker’ Volunteer Programme will launch this summer.
Volunteering at the London 2012 Games will be a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for members of the amateur boxing community.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will recruit volunteers from across the UK – from a range of communities and backgrounds. The selection process will be transparent, open and fair. Volunteers will be known as ‘Games Makers’ due to their hugely important role in staging the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Should you be selected as a Games Maker, you will be vitally important to the Games, representing the UK and delivering services that are essential for a successful and inspirational event. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills and play a key role in one of the largest and most unforgettable events ever to be held in the UK.
Specialist boxing volunteer roles
Volunteer opportunities available for boxing will include:
Administration Team Member – Supporting the Boxing Competition management and man the venue office.
Athlete Svcs Team Member – Staffing the back of house athlete areas and ensuring athletes are well supported (changing/warm-up/call areas).
Field of Play Team Leader - Responsibility for the supervision of the Field of Play Team Members
Field of Play Team Member - Ensuring only accredited people are admitted to the Field of Play. Ensuring athletes exit via mixed zone. Maintaining ring between rounds/bouts
IF Services Team Member – Supporting members of the International Federation (AIBA) with administrative tasks and ensuring their areas are kept clean and well stocked.
Tech Officials Team Member – Supporting Referees and Judges and officials and ensuring their areas are kept clean and well stocked.
There will also be other volunteer opportunities, in areas such as Event Services, Olympic and Paralympic Village operations and uniform distribution.
Who can volunteer?
LOCOG aims to recruit volunteers who will bring passion, enthusiasm and energy to the Games. In addition, volunteers must:
Be 18 years old or over by 1 January 2012;
Be available to volunteer for a minimum of 10 days at either, or both, of the Games;
Be eligible to volunteer in the UK according to UK immigration laws;
Be providing specialist sports-specific skills at the Games or have extensive previous Games experience and be able to meet the requirements for a sports visitor visa;
Be able to attend a minimum of three training sessions prior to the Games and agree to, and pass, certain security and background checks.
Applicants for specialist sport volunteer roles must additionally be available for the Test Event in their chosen sport.
Applicants under 18 years old require specific arrangements to volunteer, and as a result a special Young Games Maker programme will be launched in 2011.
Why volunteer?
The main benefit of volunteering is the chance to play an integral role in one of the most exciting events ever seen in the UK. The Games will provide a unique and inspirational setting for volunteers to gain experience and develop their skills.
Note that:
London 2012 will provide volunteers with free meals during their shifts.
Each volunteer will be given an official uniform to wear and will have the opportunity to keep their uniform as a souvenir of their experience and contribution to the Games.
Volunteer travel arrangements are still being planned.
Details of these will follow shortly.
Accommodation will not be provided.
Key dates during the volunteer recruitment process
September 15th 2010 – London 2012’s official Volunteer Programme will launch. All applicants will be required to complete an application form.
November 2010 – LOCOG will start inviting short-listed applicants to a selection event.
January 2011-February 2012 – Selection events will take place where all invited applicants will be interviewed.
October 2011 – LOCOG will start sending out offers to successful applicants.
February 2012 – Orientation training will begin.
March 2012 – Role-specific training will begin.
April 2012 – Distribution of uniforms and accreditation passes will begin.
What you need to do now
Nothing! The application process will open in September 2010. Early application is recommended as it will not remain open indefinitely.
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