What skills are we looking for?

Each role will demand a slightly different set of skills however there are certain qualities which are common across all of our volunteers:

• Friendly, approachable and welcoming
• Able to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach and able to adapt
• Enjoy meeting new people

When and where?

Our volunteers will be based on venue at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, across our event hotels and transport hubs.

Volunteers are required between 1 -8 December 2019, although some roles may be needed before and after these dates.

Further details on dates and shift times will be provided once role offers have been made.

Eligibility

The LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships 2019 Volunteer Programme aims to be inclusive, diverse and representative of the demographic of Glasgow and Scotland. In order to be part of the programme volunteers must:

• Be 16 years of age as of 1 November 2019
• Be able to confidently communicate in English or British Sign Language (although English does not have to be your first language)
• Be available between the dates 1 - 8 December 2019 and complete a minimum of 5 shifts (number of shifts is dependent on the role offered)
• Be able to attend all specified training
• Be able to make your own way to and from your shifts
• Have the right to volunteer in the UK (be a UK citizen, EU Citizen, be seeking asylum or have leave to remain in the UK)

Volunteer Role Profiles

Find out more on the roles available below:

Accommodation Team Member

Accreditation Team Member

Athlete Services Team Member

Doping Control Chaperone

European Federation Services Team Member

Field of Play Team Member

Hospitality Team Member

Medal Chaperone

Media Operations Team Member

Scoreboard Operator

Spectator Services Team Member

Sport Equipment Team

Sport Information  PRD Team Member

Sport Presentation Assistant

Transport Team Member

Uniforms Team Member

Workforce Team Member

Support Offered

We are committed to supporting a diverse range of participants and ensuring that everyone has equal access to the programme. Our volunteers will receive the following:

• Being part of the team that delivers the 20th edition of the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships
• Volunteer clothing that is yours to wear with pride when on shift and keep as a memento of your time with us
• Meal will be provided depending on shift length
• Civic pride in promoting the event, the city and its people to citizens and visitors alike
• Training on how to undertake your role with confidence
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses in the local area

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