2012 Olympic, Paralympic Games and Event Volunteering

Have you thought about your preparation for 2012 ? No, not as a competitor, but as a potential volunteer? Why not start now by developing your talents ready for the big event in 2012?

Over 70 000 volunteers for thousands of different roles will be needed, the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games have spent the last couple of years preparing a Volunteer Strategy to help the preparations. An ideal start is to get involved in large scale local events happening, half marathons, cycle races and stadium events are staged all year round. Details of events looking for volunteers in the north west will be advertised here, so be sure to keep checking back. Events that are recruiting volunteers currently are on the right - click to find out more.

Another great way to start preparing yourself is to access the abundance of training opportunities available to volunteers, from a Certificate for Event Stewards to many different sport specific courses.

Start building a healthy CV of training and experience and be a leading light - or should that be torch, in 5 years time.