Recruitment of volunteers has now reached 1000 and positions are nearly full. However, there are still some function areas requiring assistance in each region. If you are interested in these function areas and want to know more please contact the Workforce Manager.

Hamilton           Logistics, stewards/ushers, drivers

Auckland           Drivers and Bi Lingual volunteers

Christchurch      Stewards/Ushers

Wellington         Various roles and bi-ligual volunteers

General Information

You will find in this section a Volunteer Information Form that you are required to fill in should you be interested in volunteering during this event. This form is used to gather information on volunteers  and will be kept on file until we start to allocate roles.

This form is available in DOC format in the right-hand column of this page can be returned by email to the address listed below.

Please also find on the right hand column of this page more information about the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, some FAQ's, a list of Job Descriptions and a Presentation with more details about becoming a volunteer.

Availability
Please be aware that by being involved in this event, you must be available during the dates of this tournament, as well as for one or two training days prior. Some roles will require more time and effort than others. Part time and full time positions will be both available. Please note that in many cases you will need to apply for time off work.

Recruitment

NOTE: Positions in the Youth Programme (Ball Kids and Flag Bearers) are now fullin all regions.

Recruitment is now well underway, with many names already filling the huge number of boxes we need to fill. We are however, continuing to take names and details and we will do so through into September, or until we fill all our roles. If you have already sent in a Volunteer Information Form it is currently being processed and the team at each of the venues is working out what role you would suit best. Once roles are allocated, a Job Description and Volunteer Services Agreement will be sent out to all successful applicants. You will hear from us as early as possible after we receive your application.

If you are an international volunteer, you are responsible for your own travel to New Zealand and accommodation. You are also responsible for your own visa/immigration requirements.. For more information, please check the Immigration New Zealand website by clicking on the link in the right-hand column.

Once the Volunteer Information Form is complete, please send to: National Workforce Manager FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, PO Box 301 043, Albany, Auckland, or email to volunteers@fifau17.co.nz .Please also send through your CV should you feel it will help us.

Thank you for your time and interest in the Volunteer programme.

Yours in Football

Ayliss Ripley

National Workforce Manager
FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2008
Local Organising Committee