The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010 has launched their volunteer programme for the tournament.
The tournament which is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 25 involves 16 international teams.
However, Trinidad and Tobago is expected to also host a number of local and international supporters, media and logistics personnel as well as FIFA officials and representatives from various National Football Federations. Volunteers are an integral core resource for the successful staging of this event hence approximately 1,000 volunteers are needed to fill the various roles which necessary for the successful staging of the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
All volunteers will be specially trained in various key areas of responsibilities including Accreditation, Ticketing, Transportation, Media and Communications, Marketing, Match Day arrangements/Stadia Preparations, VIP Protocol/Hospitality, Logistics, Team Liaisons, Tournament and Match organisation, Role of the Volunteer.
Persons interested in volunteering for our tournament must: Be at least 18 years of age; holders of a valid form of identification (national ID card, passport, driver’s licence); must be articulate in the English Language (knowledge of a foreign language will be an added asset); be flexible and reliable.
Prior experience in working in similar area of responsibility of which they applied for will be an asset.
The closing date for applications is May 3 and all suitable candidates will be interviewed.
Every applicant will be informed whether he/she has been chosen as a volunteer for the tournament. Applications must be made on-line or interested persons can download the application form from FIFA.com and drop it off at the LOC Office.
For any further information on the volunteer programme, e-mail to info@locfootball.com.