The Young Games Maker programme supports LOCOG’s commitment to inspire young people to choose sportFrom 8am today, the search is on for over 2,000 16 to 18-year-olds from across the UK to help ensure the successful delivery of both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Team leaders such as teachers, coaches and youth group leaders are invited to apply on behalf of their team of young people. Team sizes range from role to role and can vary between two and 18 young people, with a Team Leader on board for every 10 young people.
Applications are open for roles such as Field of Play Assistants in the Olympic and Paralympic Athletics competitions, where duties include carrying athletes' kit to and from the field of play. Budding Games Makers can also apply to become Technology Print Distribution Team Members, for example, who will ensure athlete competition results are circulated to those that need them.
Generalist applications are open until midnight on 31 October 2011, and can be submitted via the London 2012 website
LOCOG Chair Seb Coe said: 'We are looking for exactly the same qualities in our Young Games Makers as we are with our adult volunteers; they must be the very best team players ready to step forward and give their all to making the Games great.
'In return, these young people will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play their part in delivering a world class event. The memories and experiences that they will take away with them will last a lifetime, as will the sense of pride and achievement and the friends they will make. As a result, I hope we inspire our Young Games Makers to volunteer or stay involved in sport long after the Games have finished.'
Since 25 July 2011, specialist recruitment has been underway through partners such as National Governing Bodies of Sport. Young Games Maker roles being recruited through these channels include those for sports such as Cycling, Triathlon and Judo where a high level of sport-specific skills, a large training commitment or only a small number of Young Games Makers are required.
