Volunteering

Welcome the world - Camden 2012 volunteering 

We need volunteers to welcome the thousands of visitors to Camden next summer.

Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet new people, develop skills and give something back to the community. What better time to give it a go than for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games?

What will the volunteering role involve?

• helping out at Camden events, including the torch relay
• giving advice and directions and assisting with crowd management
• sharing important emergency information when required
• handing out information on local attractions and events
• team leaders are asked to support team members in their volunteering role and offer a more supervisory role
• being prepared to volunteer whatever the weather
• being comfortable with fairly long periods of standing or walking.

Benefits of getting involved

• take part in a once in a lifetime event, the Olympic and Paralympic Games
• meet lots of new people
• gain new skills and experience to develop your CV
• a wide range of free training and souvenirs
• all volunteers will be eligible for a reference
• all volunteers will be able to claim volunteer expenses up to £5 a day whilst volunteering

Who can apply?

Camden residents or people that work or study in the borough can apply:

• team leaders need to be aged 18+ years old by 4 June 2012
• team members need to be aged 16+ years old by 4 June 2012
• volunteers are asked to commit to ideally five hours a day for five consecutive days during the time of the Games, 27 July - 12 August 2012 and 29 August - 9 September 2012, or be able to commit to helping out at a few of the Camden 2012 events during 26 July - 9 September.

Skills and qualities needed

• good interpersonal skills - both communicating and listening
• positive, can-do spirit
• ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• ability to work effectively as part of a team
• ability to quickly create relationships with people who are different from you and who may not speak English
• proud to represent Camden Council.

Dates for your diary

Applications are now open. Please note the following important dates:

• February - May 2012 - interviews
• April - May 2012 - first half day of training
• May - June 2012 - second half day of training
• May - June 2012 - first aid training for team leaders
• June - July - three hour workshop for team leaders
• July - three hour event to pick up uniform and badge and reminder on training
• July - September 2012 - volunteering takes place
• September 2012 - social and thank you celebration.

How?

If you would like to be a volunteer, please:

• complete an application form, which you can download below, telling us about yourself and why you would make a great volunteer
• attend an informal interview / welcome meeting
• attend two half-days training (team leaders are also asked to complete a half-day first aid training)
• confirm your commitment at your informal interview.

How do I apply?

You can download the application form below, type in your answers and email it back to the contact email provided. Alternatively, you can download and print the application form, fill it in by hand and post it to the address supplied.

• download: Camden volunteer programme application form (MS Word)

How can I find out more?

• contact the volunteering projects team

Other volunteering opportunities

• volunteering in Camden
• Volunteer Centre Camden