Read the stories of six volunteers who have helped put on huge football events, and hear how the experiences have shaped their personal and professional lives. From organising accreditation for journalists and photographers to helping fans find their way to the stadium, volunteers play frontline roles in delivering football competitions …
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Recognising the vital contribution that volunteers make to football and FIFA tournaments, and to mark International Volunteer Day, FIFA has today, December 5 announced the launch of a brand-new global volunteer programme, aimed at harnessing the passion for and interest in football around the world. Aligned with FIFA’s overall vision …
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UEFA EURO 2020 will be the most diverse edition of the tournament in history. Hosted in 12 European cities in order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UEFA European Football Championship, this will also mean that the 12,000 volunteers assisting at the event will be spread out across the …
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On Thursday evening the Kulturkreis Lüttringhausen held a special sports talk on football and voluntary work at the Lüttringhausen town hall. Here comes our rs1tv interview with CDU Remscheid chairman Jens Nettekoven and FC Remscheid vice-president Ralf Niemeyer! Der Kulturkreis Lüttringhausen hat am Donnerstagabend im Ratssaal des Lüttringhauser Rathauses zu …
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With the UEFA European Football Championship celebrating its 60th anniversary, and a unique final tournament set to be hosted by 12 European cities, the ‘One Year To Go’ milestone for UEFA EURO 2020 has provided the opportunity to open the global application process for the event’s volunteer programme. UEFA, together …
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From family members to lifelong friends, the diverse pool of volunteers taking part in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup have dedicated over 500,000 hours to support the largest-ever edition of the Continental showpiece, setting a record of unrivalled support. With the competition increasing from 32 to 51 matches, the team …
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With less than a week to go to the biggest and best AFC Asian Cup in history, the UAE’s multitude of volunteers, from all nationalities and cultures who will ensure the tournament is a roaring success, have come together to receive training in a variety of critical roles. A total …
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Football fans in Russia and around the world today shared their enthusiasm as FIFA, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and hosts Russia celebrated 100 days to go to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The milestone was marked by festivities across the 11 Host Cities and included a range of football …
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29,358 football enthusiasts between the age of 18 and 72 submitted their applications by the closing of the registration process for the Volunteer Programme of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India on May 15, 2017. The figure represents one of the highest ever for a volunteer initiative in …
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The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India has its own volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between October 6-28, 2017. Watch …
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