2017 Confederations Cup volunteers
2018 World Cup volunteers
What kind of person should be a World Cup 2018 volunteer? He or she is a cheerful, dynamic person, living a healthy lifestyle, proficient in foreign languages, and with a wide range of professional skills. He or she is a person who is willing to work hard and communicate with others. Not so long ago the volunteer culture was not developed in Russia. But in the past few years, thanks to a series of major international events, Russia has grown aware of what volunteers do and why their work is important.
Russia is now gearing up to host its first-ever football World Cup, which is impossible to organize without the help of volunteers. To take part in the World Cup as a volunteer means to be part of a global highlight, to get a chance to represent Russia and tell the world about it. Whether our World Cup is a success, to a great extent, depends on the volunteers.
Registration (starts June 2016)
Registration will be open to everyone, regardless of the gender, ethnic background and physical ability. There is only one requirement: volunteers wishing to participate at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup must be at least 18 years old by the 10th of May 2017, and those wishing to volunteer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ must be at least 18 years old by the 10th of May 2018.
Selection (starts Q3 2016)
Volunteer candidates go through a three steps selection process: testing to determine analytical skills and personal traits; English test; interview. Those who successfully pass will be enrolled in the training programme.
Training (starts Q1 2017)
The main objective of training, organized at each of the 15 World Cup volunteer centres, is to assist future volunteers in developing necessary skills. Volunteers will find out how 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup™ are organized and what rules apply for those that facilitate these tournaments. Participants will also learn about the specifics of the chosen functional area and engage in venue training at the World Cup facilities.
Tournament support
Two biggest football events will require thousands of volunteers. They will be assigned to their tasks ahead of time to make sure the venues are ready for the guests: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup volunteers will begin 10th of May 2017; those who will volunteer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ will begin 10th of May 2018.
There will be 20 key functional areas. Specify your preference in the application form. Don’t worry if you cannot make a choice at this time, you can make it during selection process.
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What is the Volunteer Programme of Russia-2018 Organizing Committee?
First of all, it is an opportunity for thousands of people in Russia and beyond to contribute to the preparation and staging of FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia™ and FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, doing their bit to make the world’s biggest sports festival happen. The main purpose of the programme is to recruit, select and train the future volunteers and organize their work.
How many volunteers will be able to take part in FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia™ and FIFA Confederations Cup 2017?
There will be around 5000 volunteers at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, and up to 15,000 at the World Cup.
What is a Volunteer Centre?
It is a dedicated training centre, certified by the Russia-2018 Organizing Committee, established on the premises of a designated university. Those centres will attract, select and train volunteers for the Confederations Cup and World Cup. There are 15 such centres, five in Moscow and one each in the other host cities.
How to contact a volunteer centre
How do you become a volunteer of FIFA World Cup 2018™ and FIFA Confederations Cup 2017?
Registration for volunteer applicants opened June 1, 2016. More information is available at fifa.com. All applicants will be asked to complete the online application form, posted on the same website. Please note that you will not increase your chances to become a volunteer by submitting several applications at once, as redundant copies will be automatically removed by the system.
How will the selection and training of volunteers proceed?
What is the “City Volunteers” programme?
There are two volunteer programmes to train volunteers for the World Cup. One programme will supply volunteers for the Local Organizing Committee, the other will supply host city volunteers.
Whereas the Local Organizing Committee Volunteer Programme is dedicated to organizing the work of volunteers at the tournament venues, the “City Volunteers” programme volunteers will be tasked with helping the guests familiarize themselves with the city, and manning the information desks in the host cities.
The volunteers in the two groups have a few things in common: they all take part in the events of the Tournament voluntarily, and their shared task is to facilitate a festive atmosphere. In addition, the two programmes have similar objectives, and a similar process of volunteer recruitment, screening and training, as well as the planning process.
A version of the “City Volunteers” programme has always been an integral part of the organization and staging of major sports events, propagating an atmosphere of hospitality and comfort for the city’s guests.
Unlike the Local Organizing Committee volunteers, candidates aged 16 or older may apply to enrol as city volunteers.