The London 2017 Organising Committee- London 2017 ‘Runners’ – the search for 4,000 volunteers begins
The London 2017 Organising Committee has today launched its search for ‘Runners’ – the volunteer programme for the World ParaAthletics Championships and IAAF World Championships.
Up to 4,000 volunteers will be at the heart of the Championships, helping to deliver the event in The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and across London.
Recruitment will begin on 28 June through an online application process. Members of athletics clubs and the general public can register their interest in becoming a ‘Runner’ from today at www.london2017athletics.com/volunteer and details of the application form will be sent in early Autumn 2016.
Selection centres will take place before the end of 2016, with successful ‘Runners’ confirmed in early 2017.
Volunteers will play a key role in the running of the 20 days of the Championships with a range of roles including transport, way-finding, meet and greet and accreditation.
Cherry Alexander, Managing Director, London 2017 said:
“Everyone remembers the ‘Games Makers’ at London 2012. They were brilliant. They added so much to the Olympic and Paralympic Games and we want to see that spirit recaptured at London 2017. There are many brilliant people all over the UK who make sport work on the ground every day. We want them to come forward to be part of this amazing event. The volunteers will be one of the reasons why this will be the best ever world championships.”
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
The London 2017 Volunteer Programme, ‘Runners’, is being delivered in partnership by London 2017 and by Team London, the Mayor of London’s volunteering programme. Team London built on the fantastic movement of volunteering delivered by the 2012 Games, creating programmes that have engaged nearly one million Londoners and led London to become European Volunteering Capital 2016.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Volunteering is a wonderful and rewarding way to make a real difference in our great city. As well as building stronger communities and helping people to get to know and help their neighbours, it makes us a friendlier and more welcoming place to live in and visit. I’m delighted that Team London will be leading the way in giving our London 2017 visitors a very warm welcome, and ensuring everyone has an enjoyable time at the games and makes the most of what the capital has to offer.’
