Locog Opens 2012 Volunteer Programme
The London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has opened applications for its volunteer programme.
??The public can now apply online to become a ‘Games Maker’ and help out at the London 2012 Olympics.??
Up to 70,000 people will be successful in their applications of which two thirds will be generalist volunteer positions which include welcome desk staff, ticket checkers, costume assistants, drivers and event stewards.
People now have until midnight on Wednesday 27th October 2010 to apply on line at www.london2012.com/volunteering.
The London 2012 Games Maker volunteer programme launched on 27th July 2010 with dedicated web pages explaining the difference between the specialist and generalist volunteer roles, full details on what London 2012 is looking for and when from the team of Games Makers.
Specialist sports, medical, press operations and anti-doping volunteers have been applying since 27th July 2010 and 8,000 applications have been received to date – close to half of the number of specialists required.
McDonald’s confirmed its involvement in the London 2012 Olympic volunteer programme earlier this year, becoming the first ever sponsor of the initiative.
