Londoner's called up for last chance to volunteer for Olympics 2012

As the closing date for volunteering for the London 2012 Olympic Games looms, Londoner’s, in particular, are being encouraged to sign up before it is too late.


By signing up before 27th October 2010, ‘Games Makers’ or volunteers can still opt out or apply for paid roles but if they fail to complete the online application process now they could miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime altogether.

Jodie Maile, chairperson of the London Horse Network, supported by the British Equestrian Federation HOOF Ride London Olympic Legacy project, has made contact with the Network members to encourage them to sign up saying, “By volunteering, people from London will have a real opportunity to be a part of the Olympic Games and it will inspire them to continue to develop the legacy the Olympics will bring for equestrian sport in our capital city and beyond.”

While the application process includes sections for people to both input their experience level and the kind of roles they would like to undertake, the London Horse Network has also been asked to inform the process to ensure that the city’s equestrian community is fully represented.

Tim Hadaway, Director of Equestrian Sport for the Olympics, explains, “Equestrianism is a specialist sport and by allocating roles appropriately, we will be able to provide the riders, the horses and the volunteers with an unforgettable experience, and it'll be great to have as many local people from the London equestrian community sharing in that too.”

To volunteer or for more information please visit http://www.london2012.com/