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1000 volunteers in Geneva to make a success of the party !
A total of 1,000 volunteers are working to welcome UEFA’s EURO 2008TM in Geneva. 500 of them are with EUFA and 500 others are supporting the organisation of the event with the State of Geneva.
Each volunteer has different objectives. Some are looking to achieve job experience or to take part in a unique event in Switzerland. Others want to meet the thousands of visitors and leave with them a positive image of Geneva. The only constant factor is that they want to give of their best for their canton and honour its tradition of welcoming visitors.
The fact that many associations are run solely by volunteers attests to the excellent capacity of the people of Geneva from all walks of life to mobilise their forces.
Volunteers from the State of Geneva will mainly take on the tasks of information, reception and logistics. They will have to guide and inform the visitors, but also welcome them to Geneva. With the exception of match days, the positions offered to volunteers will be principally situated in the Fan Zone of la Plaine de Plainpalais and in the Fan Village of Bout-du-Monde.
In order to carry out the job, each volunteer will be completely equipped (shoes, trousers, T-shirt, sweater, jacket, cap, bag), meals, free public transport, a present, the entry to several evening events, but also a training and a certificate attesting to his or her engagement.
A good framework for the volunteers is essential for success. The Geneva State authorities have done everything to make sure that the volunteers are well received and that they realise how much their engagement is appreciated. Geneva is pleased and proud to be able to count on their participation and to work with them on the occasion of this great festival of football. Enjoy Geneva!
During the event, the volunteers will help those responsible for other projects such as activities, information, the welcoming of fans or journalists. Leaders of the volunteer teams will be at their disposal to manage the logistical and organisational aspects.
On the ground, in case of problems, the rule is to refer to the team leader.
Organisation
During the event, the volunteers will help those in charge of other projects, such as activities, information, the reception of supporters and journalists. The leaders of the volunteers’ project team will be at their disposal to direct logistical and organisational aspects.
On site, in case of problem the rule is to refer to the leader of the team.
Addresses
Bureau des bénévoles
From 1st June :
Uni Dufour
rue du Général-Dufour 24
1204 Genève
Tel : 0800 865 868 then 4 for Geneva
Before 1st June :
c/o pga communication
20 quai Gustave Ador
1207 Genève
Tel : +41 (22) 787 07 53
Working hours
As a general rule, working hours are:
“Afternoon” Shift : 12h – 19h
“Evening” Shift: 17h – 24h in the week
and 17h – 2h Friday and Saturday
In order to be in position on time, you should arrive on site around 30 minutes before your shift. In certain cases these timings could be extended slightly in agreement with the volunteers concerned.
Transport
The Geneva public transport is free for volunteers. Furthermore, bicycles can be borrowed from Genève Roule to facilitate displacements from one site to another during the period of engagement. Your accreditation will serve as your ticket.
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