The Volunteers Program of the City of Turin will be presented
about three years before the Olympics. To join - as occurred
in 2002 in Salt Lake City - it is necessary to fill out a
registration
form. 
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 To
coincide with the 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy, the
City of Turin, the Province of Turin and Piedmont
Region have jointly promoted the project which is
aimed at young people aged 18 to 25 when the Olympics
take place and who would like to contribute to the
success of the Olympic Games by offering voluntary
aid.
 In
order to make the experience an opportunity to grow
and develop, those who take part in the project will
be given a wide range of training opportunities in
various fields: from languages to IT, from communication
to inter-culture, from history to tourism and from
art to sport, etc.
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In 2006, the City of Turin, Italy, will host the Winter Olympics.
Volunteers will be
recruited for many important tasks. In harmony
with the Olympic spirit, the city of Turin on its own initiative
has
launched the project Youth
of 2006, for children who in 2006 will be between 18
and 25 years old. The purpose is to
involve right from the present the young people of the
city and, through some training, have them participate as "ambassadors"
of Turin: ambassadors of culture, but also ambassadors of peace
and brotherhood. As volunteers of this greatest sporting event,
they can also be regarded as belonging to these
ambassadors.
An army for all ages
One of the elements that contribute to the success of the
Olympic Games is the army of volunteers that, with enthusiasm
and dedication,
make sure everything runs smoothly and that the athletes and
the public feel at ease
during their stay. No matter how well organized
the staff of the Organizing Committee
is, it cannot manage an event this size without the help of
volunteers. Perfectly incarnating
the Olympic-spirit, the volunteers offer their services in
many different activities: from welcoming people at the airports
and railway stations to providing security
at the competition venues,
from collaborating
with the catering
service to giving a hand in administrative
tasks, from ticket sales to driving the official automobiles.
Each talent
is valued and, precisely for this reason, there are no age
limits: in some editions there have been more retirees
and housewives
than young people.
Knowledge of foreign language is essential
There are essentially
three basic requisites
for becoming a volunteer of the Olympics: to be at least 18
years old, speak English (but knowing other foreign languages
as well is always an advantage) and have the spirit to serve.
You do not need to live in the region that is holding the
Games. Surely, those who were born and raised nearby and know
Turin and its mountains, can be useful for accompanying the
athletes
in their free time and collaborating in cultural
initiatives.
However, even those from other regions or countries can join
the group of volunteers. The Olympics are a transnational
event and everyone should have the opportunity to participate
in this adventure.
Obviously,
except for room and board and the appropriate 'work clothes',
the volunteers are not paid. But participating in and experiencing
one of the most exciting events in the world firsthand is
a big deal.
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