UEFA EURO 2020

Glasgow’s Host City status is confirmed for UEFA EURO 2020, which will now take place 11 June to 11 July 2021, with matches at Hampden Park on 14, 18, 22 and 29 June.

We believe reconfirming as a host for EURO 2020 in 2021 is a clear signal that Glasgow and Scotland is committed to being open for business once again, albeit with additional measures in place to address any ongoing COVID-19 related guidance.

UEFA EURO 2020 will make a significant contribution to creating a festival atmosphere in the city centre, provide an opportunity for communities to gather and celebrate together and give a welcome boost to businesses in the city following an exceptionally difficult year.

We are currently working through the revised plans for the tournament next year and in particular, taking cognisance of new industry guidance arising from the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of you as volunteers, our workforce and the public alike.

As a volunteer, you play an integral role in the success of many of the events hosted by our city. Without your support Glasgow would not be able to host world-class, large scale sporting occasions such as these, so we want to sincerely thank you for your ongoing support.

Next Steps

We are hopeful that many of our volunteers who accepted a role with us earlier in the year will still be keen on taking part. We have sent a link to all volunteers who accepted a role earlier asking you to follow the link to confirm your position. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team.

However we appreciate these are unprecedented times and that the postponement of the event by a year won’t suit everyone. In order that we can continue to plan, we would ask that anyone who wishes to withdraw from volunteering with us next year please let us know via email and we’ll remove you from our database. If you are unsure just now and would rather be placed on a reserve list until your own circumstances are clearer, please email and let us know.

Please be aware that we will be launching another recruitment drive to fill any vacancies that may arise. However everyone who was offered and subsequently accepted a role as a Host City Volunteer will not need to reapply or attend another skills match session in the future. We will review our plans for training, vetting and uniform and accreditation operations and share the renewed timeline for 2021 with you when it is available.

We’ll be providing further communications and information over the coming months as planning develops, so keep an eye out on our social media channels and feel free to drop us an email if you have any questions in the meantime.

Please also note our Volunteer team will be working from home for the foreseeable future and will not be based in the Eastgate office. Responding to enquiries may take longer than usual during this period but we will endeavor to respond to any questions as soon as possible.

Volunteer Applications are currently closed.

Keep up to date with the latest tournament news by following:

Facebook - @GlasgowEURO2020

Twitter - @GlasgowEURO2020

Instagram - @GlasgowEURO2020

Volkswagen Mobility Maker Glasgow - Uniform Size Guide

UEFA EURO 2020 Host City Volunteer uniform size guide:

Male and Female size charts

Volkswagen Mobility Maker Glasgow- Timeline

Key dates for your volunteer diary will be advised early 2021

Here’s some more information on the Volkswagen Mobility Makers role

Key tasks
Key tasks

Be a friendly face that represents Glasgow and the Tournament

Answering questions on the Tournament and Host City activities

Providing excellent customer service to visitors and our communities

Provide way finding information

Provide local knowledge on what’s on in Glasgow during the Tournament

Manning information points within Transport Hubs and Fan Zones

Assist with spectator flow and engagement

Assist with the support and supervision of street-based artists and roving performances as appropriate

Assist with crowd engagement in sports activation

Report any issues according to policies
What skills are we looking for?
What skills are we looking for?

Friendly, approachable and welcoming

Enjoy meeting new people

Flexible approach and able to adapt

Excellent communication skills

Good knowledge of Glasgow and the Tournament

Have effective team work skills

Happy to be based outside

Language skills (desirable)
When and where?

When and where?

Volkswagen Mobility Makers will interact with spectators in the Fan Zones, Glasgow City Centre, along the walking routes to Hampden Park and at selected Scottish Airports.

Volkswagen Mobility Makers will undertake shifts during the period 11 June 2021 – 11 July 2021.
Eligibility
Eligibility

The Volkswagen Mobility Maker Glasgow programme aims to be inclusive and diverse and representative of the demographic of Glasgow and Scotland. In order to be a Volkswagen Mobility Maker Volunteer, applicants must:

Be aged 16 years or over at the beginning of the Tournament activities (date of birth must be before 01 April 2005

Be able to confidently communicate in English (although English does not need to be the first language) or British Sign Language

Complete a minimum of 8 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)

Be available to complete shifts during the Tournament period 11 June 2021 – 11 July 2021
Support offered
Support offered

We are committed to supporting a diverse range of participants and ensuring that everybody has equal access to the Volkswagen Mobility Makers programme. As a volunteer you will receive the following:

Training on how to undertake your role with confidence

Information on the Tournament and venues you may be located at

A unique Volkswagen Mobility Makers uniform which is yours to wear with pride throughout the Tournament and keep as a memento of your experience

All meals when on shift

Team Leader support

First-hand experience of being involved in the 60th anniversary of UEFA EURO 2020, the biggest EURO yet!

Civic pride – promoting the city as a sporting and cultural centre

Free transport when travelling to and from shifts within a defined geographical distance of the city centre

If you foresee a financial barrier to volunteering due to incurred costs you can apply to the volunteer support pot via the application form
FAQs

FAQs

View our detailed Frequently Asked Questions.

Additional FAQs specific to the postponement are as follows:

Question: Do I have to reapply to volunteer?

Answer: If you have accepted a Volkswagen Mobility Maker role you do not need to reapply or attend another Skills Match Session. We will be in touch with you to advise directly late 2020 / early 2021.

Question: I have already applied but was not able to attend Skills Match – will my application be considered?

Answer: We will get in touch with all applicants late 2020 / early 2021 to find out if you would like to continue with your application.

Question: How will group sessions / training etc. be held in light of the current Covid-19 crisis?

Answer: We will review all our plans in light of the up to date Government advise at the time and will put in safeguards to ensure your safety. We will discuss any individual concerns directly and work with you to ensure you are comfortable.

Question: What impact will COVID have on the Host City Volunteers? Answer should be something like the below?

Answer: UEFA intends to hold EURO 2020 in the format and the venues confirmed earlier this year and are working closely with all host cities on preparations. Given the uncertainties surrounding COVID it is currently too early to say whether those games in June and July will have restrictions either on fans or even their staging. Decisions that run counter to that plan could be made much nearer the time if necessary but there are presently no plans to change any venue.

Question: What measures will be put in place to protect volunteers from COVID while on shift?

Answer: We will review all our plans in light of the up to date Government advise at the time and will put in place safeguards to ensure your safety. We will discuss any individual concerns directly and work with you to ensure you are comfortable. All volunteers will receive training on the measures in place and what to do if any problems arise.