Volunteering for FIFA U-20 World Cup

For those interested in volunteering, to help out visit http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/organisation/volunteers/welcome.html

I got the email the other day, I worked the Womens U-17 tournament as a VIP driver and it was awesome. So hoping for the same job again

Were you able to get to the games as well? or is an either/or situation?

Got to the games as well. That was the cool thing, I drove them around Wellington and got from airports (was based at Intercontinental) but also drove them to Westpac and stayed. Watched the games then drove them back to the hotel or next function. I loved it. Got to see the NZ girls win.

But did you get invited to after match parties?

No unfortunatly, did get meals etc and I got to go into corporate box for one game. But to be honest I preferred the volunteer area that is that walkway just by where Yellow Fever sits. Much more fun to be out in the stadium.

Yeah ive never been a fan of corporate boxes, or the Deloitte's lounge. I often turn down tickets to these in favour of regular seating.

Definitely applying to volunteer for this. I did so for the Women's U-17 tournament back in 2008 and it was by far the best job i have ever had.

You applying for this too?

www.fifau20.co.nz/mascotdancer/register.html

I've only been once but they seem more fun for the eggball, where the alternative is freezing your ass off in the middle of a still, silent crowd. The lounge has nothing on the fever zone experience, even when the zone is having an off day.

Got my interview tomorrow for a volunteer job at U20 World Cup. Can't wait!

crap! Got that email but forgot to enter a time. #shambles 

Believe they'll still be looking, meant to have more interviews in a couple of weeks

Anyone got a phone number for the volunteer office?  Have found their communication appaulling.  Sent a few emails over the last 3 weeks and had no response.  And yes I did have the correct email address.

Pretty shit considering I'm offering my time.  Surely they'd be desperate for people

Hi, I am from the Volunteer Help Desk team for FIFA U-20 World Cup NZ 2015 and wanting to look into your query. Apologies for not responding to you but to track down your emails on the volunteer management system we require your full name or volunteer number or email address. Please email me at [email protected], with the subject line: Yellow Fever Forum Message and we will be in touch asap. Many thanks!

Thanks, will do

Hello guys, are there any team liaison officers out there?  I've been asked if I'm interested to liaise with the Qatar team here in Hamilton and I'm wondering if I accept what I will be in for...I've looked at the 'job description' and it looks full on.

Freebie invite for 2022? Watering the camels?

PS See you there. Qatar v Colombia and Qatar v Portugal two of mine.

wouldnt you ask the asker?..ie volunteer coordinators?

You have to interview to be able to volunteer to help run the world cup?

I thought FIFA were rich.

Yea, but just seeing anyone else got some 'independent' stories about what they did. I have since found some blogs online from people who have been TLOs in the past

cool..Im a driver after having done same for RWC 2011 and ICC WC 2015.

How was it being a driver? Who do you drive and do you use one of the events cars?