last updated on July 29, 2010 11:51

Do you have what it takes to be a London 2012 Games volunteer? London 2012’s official Games-time Volunteer Programme will launch this summer. Volunteering at the London 2012 Games will be a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for members of the Equestrian community.

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will recruit volunteers from across the UK – from a range of communities and backgrounds. The selection process will be transparent, open and fair.

Should you be selected as a Games volunteer, you will be at the centre of the Games, representing the UK and delivering services that are essential for a successful and inspirational event. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills and play a key role in one of the largest and most unforgettable events ever to be held in the UK.

Read more about volunteering requirements and roles

How to apply:

To assist LOCOG with its recruitment, we are asking our members who are interested in applying for Specialist Sport Volunteer roles in Equestrian, and who meet the criteria as outlined above, to register their interest with us now.

Please note our specialist application process is now closed. 

Visit www.london2012.com/volunteering for more information on the general volunteer application process. 

Please note: members who are interested in applying for any other specialist roles (such as within Medical Services or Press Operations) or generalist volunteer opportunities need not register their interest directly with us.

Visit www.london2012.com/volunteering for more information on the Games-time Volunteer Programme, and details of other ways to volunteer in your local community now.
 

Key Dates of the volunteer recruitment process:

June - July 2010 – BEF accepting expressions of interest. This is enabling the relevant equestrian sport governing bodies to assess the availability of suitably qualified volunteers. Please note this is not the formal application process. The information will be used to inform London 2012’s official recruitment process.

Summer 2010  – London 2012’s official Volunteer Programme launches. All applicants will be required to complete an application form.

November 2010  – LOCOG will commence inviting short-listed applicants to a selection event.

January 2011- February 2012  –  Selection events take place where all invited applicants will be interviewed.

October 2011  – Offers will begin to be sent out to successful applicants.

February 2012  – Orientation training takes place.

March 2012  – Role-specific training begins.

April 2012  – Distribution of uniforms and accreditation passes commences.

June 2012  – Venue training begins.