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 Have you got what it takes? Learn more about becoming a Games Maker

With just two years to go to the start of the 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games, London 2012 have launched their Games Maker website which tells you everything you need to know about volunteering at the Games including a short film, details on the Games Maker programme and an invitation to take the London 2012 Games Maker challenge.

For more information access the webiste at http://www.london-2012.co.uk/London-2012-Volunteer/

 

McDonald's have been confirmed as the volunteer coordinator for London 2012 Olympics

Lord Coe said the fast-food chain will be the 'presenting partner' for the volunteering part of the games.  McDonald’s will be responsible for recruiting and training the 70,000 volunteers needed to run the 2012 Olympic Games, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games has confirmed.  Lord Coe, chair of LOCOG, announced on Friday that the restaurant chain has been appointed as the ‘presenting partner’ for the volunteering aspect of the games. He said "I just instinctively know we have to get this right and recruit 70,000 of the best volunteers, McDonald’s is pre-eminent in training and retention, and I’m delighted they will be our partner.  Athletes know they are supported in so many ways by the quality of the volunteers." 

Steve Easterbrook, chief executive of McDonald’s, said branches of the chain would display posters encouraging people to volunteer at the games, adding 'selecting and training talent is what we are about.'  Some of the firm’s staff would be seconded for two years to recruit and train the volunteers.   The volunteers will be called ‘games makers’. There will be specialist volunteers for medical services and press operations, and general volunteers working as spectator assistants, uniform distributors and ticket checkers.  The application process will open on 27 July for specialist volunteers and on 15 September for general volunteers. 

 

You don't have to wait until 2012 to get involved with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. You can explore how you can be a part of 'the greatest show on Earth' today by checking out our local initiatives, from GoldMark and Creating Volunteering Champions, to Event Management for Volunteers and 2012NIVolunteers.

London 2012 will involve up to 70,000 volunteers to ensure the Olympic and Paralympic Games run smoothly and successfully. If you are interested in applying to be a London 2012 Games Time Volunteer then the applications will open this summer and we will keep you updated on all the relevant procedures / dates: 

 July - Sept 2010:  London 2012’s official Volunteer Programme launches. All applicants will be required to complete an application form.

 November 2010  LOCOG starts inviting short-listed applicants to a selection event.

 Jan 2011- Feb 2012 Selection events take place to interview all invited applicants.

 October 2011  Offers will begin to be sent out to successful applicants.

 February 2012  Orientation training takes place.

 March 2012  Role-specific training begins.

 April 2012   Distribution of uniforms and accreditation passes begins.

 June 2012   Venue training begins.

Volunteers will carry out a range of essential tasks, from spectator services to language services to medical care and will be recruited from right across the UK; from a range of communities and backgrounds. London 2012 has stipulated that Games Time volunteers must be able to:

• Commit to volunteer a minimum of 10 days at either, or both, Games;
• Attend a minimum of 3 training sessions;
• Be eligible to volunteer in the UK; and
• Agree to, and pass, security background checks.

For further information please check out:
http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteering/the-volunteer-programme/index.php