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Recruitment is to begin next spring, with people who speak French and English particularly sought after. Here is how to apply and how it will workPeople will next year be invited to apply to be volunteers at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 Pic: rarrarorro / Shutterstock Almost 45,000 volunteers are set to work at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024, with recruitment opening in March 2023. People who speak English and French are particularly encouraged to apply. People aged 18 or over who want to take part can sign up to be considered online, for a chance to be one of the ‘faces of the Games’. There will be 30,000 volunteers for the Olympics and 15,000 at the Paralympics. Read more: Paris wins 2024 Olympics with plan for regrowth The online portal had previously been anticipated in February but this has now been moved to a month later. It will be open for six weeks. How can I apply to volunteer at Paris 2024?To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
See here for more details on the official Paris 2024 website. Sporting federations have already started to select candidates. Some teenagers under 18 will be allowed to take part – for roles such as table tennis ‘ball boys and girls’ – as long as they have been pre-approved by their federation. Alexandre Morenon-Condé, director in charge of volunteers at the Olympic Committee, who was himself a volunteer for the Athens Games in 2004, said at a press conference: “There will be no quota, but a significant number selected from the sporting world, because a third of volunteers will be helping with the sports events.” Read more: Paris 2024 Olympics to seek English-speaking volunteers Volunteer’s charter: Responsibilities and boundariesEach volunteer will be required to sign up for a ‘volunteer’s charter’. This will outline their responsibilities as well as the tasks that they should not do, mainly relating to security or health emergencies. The charter will:
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The majority of the Olympic and Paralympic events will take place in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, except for sailing (Marseille), shooting (Châteauroux), basketball in Lille (to be confirmed), football in several French cities, and surfing in Tahiti. Paris is set to recruit 5,000 volunteers for the capital host city alone, and this number will be in addition to the 45,000 total, said Julien Combret, head of the organising committee. Last February, Seine-Saint-Denis launched a programme to encourage residents of the department to apply for this. Last week, Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra told the Senate that the ‘volunteer’s charter’ would be “an important tool that will be left as a legacy for all major international sports events". She emphasised that there was a "need for a very high level of organisation, to enable these volunteers to carry out their activities and responsibilities". She also added that the benefits office Ursaff would ensure that any "benefits in kind given to volunteers (food and uniforms)" would "not be subject to tax”. Related articlesParis 2024 Olympic Games: ticket sales calendar revealed Paris 2024 Olympic Games: How to get tickets and what they will cost Paris 1900: The record-breaking Olympics that few people knew about The application platform will be open starting in March 2023 with the applicants to be informed of the decision in September 2023 21 Oct 2022 Paris 2024 is looking for 45,000 volunteers of different ages, genders, nationalities and abilities to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games. ⒸParis 2024 By IPC Paris 2024 is looking to recruit 45,000 volunteers for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the application process set to begin in March 2023. The applicants will be notified whether they were selected and given their assignments in September 2023. “They will be the face, soul, heart and smile of our Games,” said Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee. “It is with great pride that we look forward to welcoming 45,000 volunteers. Drawn from all age groups and backgrounds, they will each bring their own ideas, expertise and individual approach to their role. Together, we will organise a unique Games.” Strength in diversityThe volunteers programme is open to everyone who is over the age of 18 as of 1 January 2024. Successful candidates must be able to speak French or English, and be available for a minimum of 10 days during the Games. For specific, more specialised roles the volunteers may need extra skills, such as a familiarity with a specific sport, knowledge of a foreign language, medical qualifications or a driving licence. — Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) October 10, 2022 Paris 2024 and the French government have also made a pledge to welcome and support volunteers with a disability. As such, the French government launched an initiative in December 2019 to train 3,000 volunteers with a disability to assist at international sports events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. “With the volunteer programme, all French people have the opportunity to have a hand in the success of the Games," said Amelie Oudea-Castera, Minister of Sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. "The government is fully behind it, as are major non-profit organisations. And as part of this, we will make certain that disability is not a barrier to accessing such a crucial role. This action undertaken with Paris 2024 will ensure a strong legacy for major sporting events to come." Volunteers will assist at competition venues as well as Games-related sites, such as the Athletes’ Village, the Main Press Centre, training venues, and transport hubs. While most volunteers will be based in Paris, there will also be volunteer crews in Marseille, Lille, Nice, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Nantes, Bordeaux, Chateauroux and Tahiti. To each their ownVolunteer assignments will be split across three main categories: assignments that improve the quality of the Games experience; assignments that improve sports performance; and assignments that support the organisation of the Games. Sixty percent of the volunteer roles are dedicated to providing a high-quality experience for Games participants, such as spectators, athletes, sports delegations and journalists. The volunteers assigned to these roles will greet visitors, help to guide them and answer their questions. Roles designed to assist in sporting performance make up 35 percent of the volunteer force and include volunteers who help at competition and training venues, such as picking up tennis balls and installing starting blocks, collecting competition data, assisting athletes and helping medical personnel. “Taking part in your first Games is really special," said French wheelchair tennis player Charlotte Fairbank. "I remember the volunteers at the Games of Tokyo 2020 who welcomed us, informed us, guided us and sometimes even encouraged us to live a very beautiful Paralympic experience, despite very particular circumstances. A real human bond is created between the athletes and volunteers." The third category of volunteer roles, which adds up to 5 percent of the total, relates to organisational processes. These volunteers will perform tasks such as assisting with the accreditation process, distributing equipment, and assembling small communication materials.
Apply in March 2023The online application platform will be open to the public starting in March 2023. To apply, candidates will need to fill out an online questionnaire, which will take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. At the end of the questionnaire, applicants will be able to see which role category they are best suited for and have the option to mark which roles they do not want to be assigned to. Successful candidates will receive their assignments in September 2023. Paris 2024 strives to assign each volunteer to a role that best suits their individual aspirations and expertise, while also taking into account their availability and the Organising Committee's requirements. Where possible, the volunteers will be assigned to venues that are closest to where they live or will be staying during the Games. Volunteers will receive general and specialised training to help them prepare for their roles, and might also be invited to take part in Paris 2024 test events. Full details about the Paris 2024 volunteer programme can be found on the Paris 2024 website. How do I volunteer for the 2024 Olympics?To apply, candidates will need to fill out an online questionnaire, which will take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. At the end of the questionnaire, applicants will be able to see which role category they are best suited for and have the option to mark which roles they do not want to be assigned to.
Can you volunteer to work at the Olympics?While there are usually few requirements, each Olympic city has their own volunteer recruitment program and eligibility guidelines. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, you'd want to visit their site here . Note there is also information on volunteering for the Paralympic Games which usually occur in the same city.
Do you get paid to volunteer at the Olympics?Olympic volunteers typically pay their own lodging and transportation to the host city. They get meals on the days they work, some training and uniforms to treasure. In Tokyo, they will get up to 1,000 yen daily (about $9) to get to work on the city's vast train system. Tokyo organizers also provide some insurance.
How long do you have to volunteer for the Olympics?Volunteer for at least 10 days. Fulfill your role through to the end. You have a desire to be part of a team. Basic knowledge of Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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