Applications to be a London 2012 Games Maker now open

15 September 2010

Applications for volunteer roles at the London 2012 Games are now open.

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) plans to recruit up to 70,000 volunteers, known as Games Makers, for the London 2012 Games, and applications for the general public opened at 8am today.

For generalists roles volunteers do not need specialist skills or qualifications, but should bring passion and enthusiasm to the Games.

There are 31 different teams, known as 'functional areas', within LOCOG that will need generalist volunteers during the Games, such as transport and village management.

More details about each of the teams and roles can be found on the London 2012 website (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window)

To apply, volunteers will need to complete an online application form which will take around 30 minutes to complete. Applications will be open until midnight on October 27, 2010.

To apply go to london2012.com/volunteering (opens in a new window)

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a selection event in 2011, and roles will begin to be allocated at the end of 2011.

Most roles will require Games Makers to be 18-years-old or over on January 1, 2012. In addition, a Young Games Maker programme for up to 1,500 under 18s will opens in 2011.

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