The 117th IOC session will be held in the city-state of Singapore, from 2nd to 9th July. As in all major events, volunteers are the lifelines for the success of the event. The 117th IOC session is a high-profile sports meeting, involving influential members of the global sports fraternity.

Participation as a volunteer is based on qualities that each volunteer possesses, such as experience, enthusiasm, passion, dedication and professionalism.

KEY AREAS

The key areas that volunteers may serve are:

1) Logistics & Operations

• Volunteer Procurement
• Set-up @ Meeting Support Services
• Transport
• Freight
• IOC Office Set-up (including International Broadcast Centre (IBC) and Main Press Centre (MPC)

2) Hospitality

• Welcome Desk
• Accreditation & Accommodation
• Interpreters
• Spouse Programme
• Functions & Ceremonies

3) Media

• Media Support Services

4) Programme

• Administrative Services

5) Secretariat

• Administrative Services

DURATION

The duration for each volunteer service depends on the nature of the section they have offered their services to. The average period is 7-10 days for the period that they have stated their interest in.

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE

The volunteer recruitment procedure is:-

• Personal Interview (if required)
• Training
• Participation

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Volunteers Programme, candidate volunteers must be at least 18 years of age as at 31 December 2004. 

Competency and fluency in the English language is a formal requirement. Every volunteer must complete all the stages of the 117th IOC session, Singapore 2005 Volunteer Training Programme.

The main briefing will be held on Saturday, 21 May 2005, 2.00 pm at the SSC Theatrette.

BENEFITS

• Volunteer uniform and equipment
• Meals during service
• Insurance during service
• Transport allowance of S$20.00 per day
• Certificate of Appreciation and CIP points (if applicable)

JOB DESCRIPTION

 1) Logistics & Operations 

Job title	Job duties
Volunteer Procurement & Management	Management of volunteers in terms of welfare Perform any other administrative duties as assigned         Back to top
No. of positions available: 4
Duration: 29 June - 15 July 2005
Set-up @ Meeting Support Services	Assist in the daily session inventories, control daily equipment requirement and update the session's central delivery programme Provide secretarial support to the venue logistics office and any other functional areas   Back to top
No. of positions available: 3
Duration: 28 June -12 July 2005
Transport	Coordinate the transport needs of important people such as IOC members, Head of State, President of International Federations etc Escort delegation members on board coaches used for the session Assist in the management of the IOC fleet of cars and vans, including deployment and roster of drivers   Back to top
No. of positions available: 12
Duration: 28 June - 15 July 2005
Freight	Ensure that proper documentation and tracking of all inventories coming into Singapore from the IOC office are recorded Provide administrative support to the freight office     Back to top
No. of positions available: 3
Duration: 25 June - 17 July 2005
IOC Office Set-up (includes IBC and MPC)	Assist in the daily IOC Office inventories, control daily equipment requirement and update the IOC Office central delivery programme Provide secretarial support to the venue logistics office and any other functional areas     Back to top
No. of positions available: 1
Duration: 28 June - 12 July 2005

 2) Hospitality

Job title	Job duties
Welcome Desk	Welcome and send off guests at the Changi International Airport Provide information and assistance to members of the IOC and National Olympic Committees Provide secretarial support, facilitate and manage matters of accommodation, and any other everyday activities if required   Back to top
No. of positions available: 22
Duration: 29 June - 15 July 2005
Accreditation & Accommodation	Meet accredited individuals at the accreditation centres and Swissotel Crowd management Support the venue accreditation coordinator and ensure that the Accreditation Centre and Hotel Helpdesk are in operational condition Assist in the operation of the registration desks and accreditation centres at the RCCC, help to usher delegates and accredited members to the various session rooms and provide information and directions to the various function rooms and locations at RCCC Level 4 Back to top
No. of positions available: 30
Duration: 3 July - 9 July 2005
Interpreters	Provide assistance to the accreditation centres Fluency in French and/or Spanish is required   Back to top
No. of positions available: 4
Duration: 1 July - 6 July 2005
Spouse Programme	Organise activities and sight-seeing programmes for spouses and partners of all IOC members and VIPs during their stay in Singapore Man the tour desk / counter at the Swissotel and register the spouses / partners for any arranged tours You should possess good knowledge of Singapore and its history   Back to top
No. of positions available: 2
Duration: 3 July - 9 July 2005
Functions & Ceremonies	Assist to run the official opening of the 117th IOC Session at the Esplanade and Reception at Istana Usher VIPs and guests to the post ceremony function   Back to top
No. of positions available: 30
Duration: 5 July 2005

3) Media

Job title	Job duties
Media Support Services	Gather and distribute information to journalists, provide services to photographers at the IBC and MPC Provide administrative support to the IOC Communications Office, MPC and IBC Work closely with IOC Communications Office to  coordinate media entries into the session hall Provide information about the session programme, matters of accommodation, accreditation, transport, sight-seeing, F&B, embassies etc to the media You must possess excellent communication skills with good knowledge of Singapore   Back to top
No. of positions available: 16
Duration: 1 July - 10 July 2005

4) Programme

Job title	Job duties
Administrative Services	Assist in the administration and distribution of welcome guides to the delegates        Back to top
No. of positions available: 5
Duration: 1 July - 5 July 2005

5) Secretariat

Job title	Job duties
Administrative Services	Provide support to all session administrative and financial services Assist in the destruction of official papers for the session You may be assigned to the Singapore Organising Committee Secretariat Office or any other supporting roles in the SOC organisation   Back to top
No. of positions: 20
Duration: 28 June - 17 July 2005