Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Host City Volunteering. Get involved.

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Host City Volunteering. Get involved.

What’s involved?

You will be part of the team providing the warmest of welcomes to visitors to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Host City Volunteers will bring passion and pride to Glasgow’s streets. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to welcome the world to our city. Get involved!

What will I be doing?

Helping visitors navigate around the city at Games-time, providing information on the sports programme and the many cultural activities the city will have on offer. You don’t need any experience – just willingness and a smile! Full training will be given.

How do I apply?

Just click on the Register Now button and fill in your details! If you would prefer you can download and print the Registration Form and post it in to us at our freepost address.

Who can volunteer?

You must be 16 years old from 1st January 2014

You must be eligible to volunteer in the UK

You must be available to volunteer during 23 July and 3 August 2014 for a minimum of 4 shifts of up to 5 hours per shift.

How long do I have to apply?

You have until the 9th of May. For further information contact hostcityvolunteers@glasgowlife.org.uk 0141 287 8919

Volunteering Form

A bit more info…

The volunteer programme is part of Host City Glasgow – a 3-year project led by Glasgow Life to help enhance the potential impact of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on civic pride, volunteering legacy and communities in the host city. The £1.7million project has just been awarded £632,000 by the Big Lottery Fund, with other funding and support provided by Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life. As the host city, Glasgow is looking to maximise opportunities for local people to feel connected with, and play an active part in, delivery of the Games. The project will offer exciting opportunities to do just that, while welcoming visitors, and showcasing the city.

The Host City Volunteer programme will target communities and groups that may have previously encountered barriers which prevented their involvement in volunteering. The volunteers, who will all live, work or study in the city, will receive training and support before, during and after the Games, with the hope that many will use the opportunity as a springboard to further enhance their own lives or those of their local communities. Anyone can apply to be a Host City Volunteer. We are waiting on your call. Don’t miss out.

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Written by : Pat Byrne

Publisher of Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End; the community guide to the West End of Glasgow. Fiction and non-fiction writer.