Volunteering
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 9th FINA World Swimming Championships 2008. We understand that volunteering requires a great deal of dedication and commitment. During five days of heat sessions and intense finals you will be part of the event team hosting 800 athletes from over 120 countries, national and international journalists and broadcasters, accredited personnel and thousands of spectators, not to mention 7500 fans at each session.
As a volunteer you will be a vital part of the team, an ambassador for the event, the city of Manchester and the UK. We have interviewed and trained over 400 volunteers. Training sessions have covered; Event Information Information from the generic training sessions can be downloaded via the M2008 website. The Volunteer Handbook and Training PowerPoint presentation can be found here. All of the above information will be included in the Volunteer Handbook which can also be downloaded via the M2008 website however, you will be given this handbook when you collect your event uniform. All volunteers will be contacted by the relevant FA(s) regarding; Shift Roster;
Importance of Volunteers
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteer Charter
Communication
Health & Safety/ Emergency Procedures
Time Management
Customer Service
Collection of Accreditation Pass
Collection of Volunteer Uniform and Volunteer Handbook
