Er 2015 Reveals Volunteer Programme
The England 2015 Organising Committee has launched ‘The Pack’ – the volunteer programme for Rugby World Cup 2015.
‘The Pack’, made up of 6,000 volunteers, will be the faces of the tournament, helping to deliver Rugby World Cup 2015 across England and in Cardiff. Announced by Debbie Jevans, chief executive of the England 2015 Organising Committee alongside ER2015 ambassador Jonny Wilkinson , ‘The Pack’ will recruit 75% of the volunteers from rugby clubs in England and Wales.
In addition, ‘The Pack’ will bring 1,500 potential new volunteers into rugby through a national campaign, with the aim of retaining them beyond 2015 as part the tournament’s legacy. Recruitment will begin on 17th March through an online application process.
Debbie Jevans, said: ‘The Pack’ will play a big role in the delivery of Rugby World Cup 2015, welcoming the world to England, Cardiff, and to the game of rugby. True to our vision, rugby is at the heart of our volunteer programme and we will recruit 75% of the 6,000 volunteer members of the ‘The Pack’ from rugby clubs in England and Wales, working with the RFU and WRU. This is a great opportunity to recognise those who support the game week in week out in their club and community’
Jonny Wilkinson, added: ‘Throughout my career I have seen the vital role that volunteers play in the running of rugby clubs at all levels. Whether it’s helping with club administration, coaching, cleaning kit, driving teams across the country or stewarding on match days, these are the people who allow the game to thrive. It is great to recognise the rugby community through the volunteer programme for Rugby World Cup 2015, and also use this as an opportunity to get more people involved in the game.’
Minister for Sport, Helen Grant MP, said: ‘Volunteers are the unsung heroes in community sport who ensure that rugby takes place up and down the country at the grassroots. It is great that many people from local rugby clubs will get the chance to volunteer at the biggest tournament in the game, as well as there being spaces for people new to the sport to be part of ‘The Pack.’ I know all those that are selected will do a fantastic job welcoming both the teams and fans from across the world.’
