Volunteer Program for London 2012 Gets Underway
Great events cast their shadows ahead. This certainly applies to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, which are set to become the biggest sporting event in the history of Great Britain. Construction on most of the venues for the 2012 Olympics in London began in recent weeks, meaning preparations for this spectacular event are already well underway. To make sure that athletes, fans and officials from around the world have everything they need during their visit to the 2012 Olympics in London, thousands of volunteers will once again be on hand to look after the guests. Last week, the official call for volunteers for the 2012 Olympic Games began in London. The Games will take place in the British capital from July 27 to August 12.
Volunteer Program for London 2012 Gets Underway
Date: 30/09/2026
Basically anyone can apply to volunteer at the Olympic Games in London, although the organizers would like applicants to meet a few requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2012, and must be available to volunteer for at least ten days. Knowledge of foreign languages is also an advantage, while English can be considered a basic requirement. Applications to volunteer at the 2012 Olympics in London are open until and including October 27, 2010, and should be sent directly to the local organizers. Applicants will then be shortlisted before the volunteers are finally selected for their roles at the 2012 Olympics in London following individual interviews, and receive intensive training in the weeks and months leading up to the event.
The duties of volunteers at major sporting events such as the Olympics or the FIFA World Cup are varied and diverse. Depending on individual preferences and/or personal knowledge and skills, possible roles may include interpreting, arranging London hotels or giving directions to the sports venues. Volunteers are, incidentally, a British invention: their services were first used at the 1948 Olympics in London. The 2012 Olympics are definitely worth considering as a special travel tip for London—whether as a volunteer or a fan!
Kai Rebmann
