Olympic Ambassadors will welcome visitors from all over the UK and the world to the North West during the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
The Ambassador Programme is the joint volunteer programme for Manchester, Salford and Trafford communities to get involved in the London 2012 games preparations and games times activities in the 3 communities. Register NOW
What do I have to do ?
You will volunteer outside the host venue of Old Trafford Football Ground and in the 3 communities in various roles and activities. We aim that the 3 communities’ will unite through the power of the Olympics and Paralympics games creating a larger community spirit through Greater Manchester and a legacy of volunteering. Throughout the 2012 there will also be events in the lead up to the Olympics, that may well be used as test events ready for July 2012. Register NOW
How many people can become Olympic Ambassadors ?
The project will target a cohort of 300 local volunteers for Games time visitor welcome at key sites across Greater Manchester including transport hubs, Live Site, City Centre and Last Mile.
Download full details of the Ambassador Programme, including the available roles and eligibility.
The programme is being administered by the Manchester Volunteer Sport Bureau which is an Inspire project that has attracted a large number of volunteers across Manchester over the past 18 months. The programme will prioritise recruitment via the host local authorities and also Personal Best graduates who have not been selected as Games Makers.
Olympic Ambassadors will be given fantastic training. You'll take part in group role plays, learn practical skills such as first aid, discover how to keep calm in a crisis and become a pro at dealing with difficult situations. You can use your new skills to find a job, or be inspired by your experience as an Olympic Ambassador to continue volunteering.
You don't have to wait until 2012 to start volunteering. There are hundreds of sporting volunteering opportunities around Manchester, log on and register at www.manchestervsb.org and start your volunteering today. Your experience as an Olympic Ambassador doesn't have to stop when your last shift ends. The things you learn during your time as an Olympic Ambassador will stay with you forever
