London 2012 – Join the team

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The search for 70,000 London 2012 Olympic Games volunteers has started and British Triathlon wants experienced volunteers from within our fast moving, dynamic and modern sport to have the opportunity to be a part the most memorable Olympic event of 2012.

British Triathlon is keen to ensure volunteers have passion, enthusiasm and energy, alongside relevant sporting experience and an understanding of the sport.

To become a sport specialist volunteer, you will need a bespoke British Triathlon code and unique identifier, which is only available to Home Nation members and volunteers within a registered club or event. The code must be entered during the application process, which starts on 27 July  (today) via www.london2012.com. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the British Triathlon community to be an integral part of 2012.

As a Home Nation member, you can log into your account online at www.britishtriathlon.org and complete a validation process to receive the code. Any club or event volunteers should contact their club secretary or local event organiser directly to receive the code.

This stage of the volunteering process is only available to experienced volunteers, and from 15 September, the wider volunteer recruitment campaign will start. There will be a strict vetting process in place, so early application is essential.

In your online application process, you will need to highlight relevant skills, experience and abilities before returning it to LOCOG. This will form the basis of a short list, so your relevant triathlon experience will be an integral part of your application.

The best way to acquire the relevant experience is to volunteer in a major event. In 2010, there are still events requiring volunteers including the 2010 GE Edinburgh ITU Duathlon World Championships on 3-5 September and GE Parc Bryn Bach Triathlon on 19 September. To apply for this event visit: www.edinburghduathlon2010.com/volunteers or www.britishtriathlonsuperseries.com. 

Volunteering can open the door to a range of opportunities within the sport as Jonathon Riall, National Paratriathlon Manager comments: “As a volunteer at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, I was able to have a real hands on experience of a major international sporting event. Eight years on, I am now National Paratriathlon Manager for British Triathlon and would encourage anyone looking to get more involved or just to have a once in the lifetime opportunity to sign up and apply for 2012.�

John Lunt, Triathlon Event Manager at the London Olympics comments:�Experienced and enthusiastic volunteers are fundamental to the success of the games. This is where people from our great sport can be part of a fantastic, once in a lifetime opportunity.�

Head Coach, Joel Filliol is a strong believer in the value of experienced volunteers commenting:  “To achieve success in the London 2012 Olympic Games is British Triathlon’s overriding objective for the next two years. To deliver that success requires world class support staff and volunteers to ensure that every aspect of the event is delivered to the highest standard and provide the best possible environment for our athletes to compete in.�