The volunteer program of the Volleyball World Cup 2022 was presented
The volunteer program of the FIVB 2022 Volleyball World Championship among men's teams was presented at the International Forum of Civic Participation #MYVMESTE, which took place from December 2 to 5 in the Moscow Manege.
No major sporting event is complete without the help of volunteers. They help to solve a huge number of organizational issues, create an unforgettable atmosphere and image of the host party, as well as the necessary mood for participants and a sense of celebration for guests and its viewers.
"Volunteers are the face of the championship, the face of the competition. Volunteers are often the first to be met by fans, athletes, and journalists. The very first impressions about the host country and about the tournament as a whole depend on how the volunteer will meet, how he will smile, at what level his foreign language is, how and what he will tell guests from other countries or athletes - the help of volunteers is very important," said Roman Stanislavov, Director General of ANO Organizing Committee Volleyball 2022.
More than 30,000 candidates are expected to register, from which 3,500 volunteers will be selected. All of them will be involved in 18 functional areas from accreditation and organization of competitions to broadcasting and transport. When registering for the program, volunteers will be able to initially choose the directions they are interested in.
The tournament will be held from August 26 to September 11, 2022 in 10 cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Yaroslavl, Kazan, Ufa, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo and Krasnoyarsk. The Organizing Committee cooperates with the Association of Volunteer Centers (ABC), which unites volunteer organizations throughout the country. The ABC will assist in the promotion and implementation of the Program, as well as in supporting volunteer centers in the regions.
Regional volunteer resource centers in the host cities of the Championship will help the Organizing Committee to implement the recruitment and selection of volunteers. The following volunteer centers will be involved in the program:
- Mosvolonter Resource Center (Moscow)
- City Volunteer Center (Saint Petersburg)
- Center for the Development of Volunteerism (Yaroslavl)
- Kaliningrad Volunteer Center (Kaliningrad)
- Directorate of Sports and Social Projects (Kazan)
- Volunteers of the Urals (Yekaterinburg)
- Volunteer Center of BSMU (Ufa)
- Volunteer Corps of the Novosibirsk Region (Novosibirsk)
- Regional Center for the Development of Volunteerism (Kemerovo)
- Yenisei Siberia Development Corporation (Krasnoyarsk)
Requirements for volunteers
- Over 18 years old;
- Knowledge of foreign languages;
- The possibility of participating as a volunteer for at least 12 days;
- Willingness to take part in trainings;
- The experience of volunteering will be an advantage;
- Ability to work in a team.
What do I need to do to become a volunteer?
1. Submit an application. Registration in the program will be opened in the first quarter of 2022.
Anyone over the age of 18 can apply to the volunteer team. The full requirements for volunteers of various functional areas will be indicated in the application description.
2. Pass the interview
3. Receive confirmation of successful completion of the selection
4. Complete the training program
5. Get accreditation and equipment
Services for volunteers
During the World Cup, each volunteer will be provided with branded equipment, free public transport in the host city. All volunteers will be insured starting from the first day of the shift and everyone is entitled to meals (1 and 2 times a day, depending on the length of the work shift). Foreign and nonresident volunteers will be provided with accommodation.
City volunteers
City volunteers have always been an integral part of the organization and holding of major sporting events and ensured the creation of an atmosphere of hospitality and comfort for the guests of the city. The program of City Volunteers is implemented by the volunteer centers of the host cities. With their cordiality and hospitality, dedication and well-coordinated work, they will help to form a positive image of each region. Candidates from 14-16 years old (depending on the city) will be able to become city volunteers.