How can you make the once-every-four-years Olympics an unforgettable memory?
Don’t just be a spectator—become part of the Olympics yourself!
🇫🇷 The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will open the volunteer application portal in March, recruiting 45,000 volunteers from around the world!
As an incredible opportunity to experience the Olympics and boost your profile, interested students should definitely not miss out on this!
Today, CheersYou（清柚教育） will walk you through all the details about volunteering for the Paris Olympics and how to apply.
Volunteer Eligibility for the Paris Olympics
Age Requirement
By January 1, 2024, you must be at least 18 years old.
Language Skills
You must speak French or English.
If you have knowledge of specific sports rules, language skills, a medical degree, or a driver’s license, be sure to mention them in your application to increase your chances of success!
Availability
You need to be available for at least 10 days between the opening of the athletes’ village on July 12, 2024, and two days after the closing of the Paralympic Games on September 10, 2024. It is advisable to ensure you have no other commitments during that period.
Nationality
There are no nationality restrictions for Paris Olympic volunteers. Citizens of any country or region can apply.
Other Requirements
Applicants must also answer questions about their identity, motivation, skills, and preferred volunteer locations, and must read, understand, and accept the “Olympic and Paralympic Volunteer Charter.”
Types of Volunteer Roles and Locations
Volunteer services will span 40 Olympic venues, including competition venues in the Paris core area, the city of Paris, Marseille, Nice, Lyon, and other sites. Service areas also include key Olympic locations such as train stations, airports, training facilities, the athletes’ village, and media centers.
Games Experience Volunteers
Provide welcome, guidance, information, transportation, and assistance services to Games participants (including spectators, athletes, delegations, and journalists).
Sports Performance Volunteers
Support athletes in competition areas, including preparing sports equipment, looking after personal belongings, timing and measurement, and assisting medical staff at the athletes’ village and competition/training areas.
Event Organization Volunteers
Assist with accreditation services, distribution and installation of equipment, and other organizational tasks.
Volunteer Application Timeline
From March 2023: Volunteer applications open for 6–8 weeks
Summer 2023: Review of volunteer applications
Fall 2023: Notification of application results
How to Apply
Step 1
Learn about all volunteer program details in advance and subscribe via email to receive the latest official information as soon as possible.
Official Paris Olympic Volunteer English website:
https://www.paris2024.org/en/volunteers/
Step 2
Join Club Paris 2024 by visiting the link below:
https://club.paris2024.org/en/home
Step 3
Click the register button, start the registration process, and fill in your personal information.
After completing registration, wait for official communication. When notified, you can submit your application through the volunteer platform, which will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
How Volunteering Benefits International Students
Volunteering at the Olympics is a unique experience for many. For international students, the value is immeasurable.
Gain New Global Perspectives
Olympic volunteers will receive an official uniform, one meal per shift, and free access to the local public transportation network.
On-site, you will meet people from all over the world with diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives, enjoying a one-of-a-kind cross-cultural exchange and education.
Enhance Your Resume with a Prestigious Volunteer Certificate
Beyond honing your existing skills, you will gain new knowledge and abilities in various fields—learning a new language, acquiring cross-cultural communication skills, and developing leadership, teamwork, and adaptability.
The rich volunteer experience and the official Olympic volunteer certificate will add substantial weight to your resume.
And who knows—new friends made at the Olympics might become important networking contacts later on!
Profile Enhancement and Inspiration for College Application Essays
Adding a once-in-four-years Olympic volunteer experience to your college application essays will almost certainly make an admissions officer take notice.
Admissions officers at US universities have said that volunteering is a factor that attracts them in applications. They want to see students discover and develop their interests, cultivate leadership and organizational skills, and engage in personal and social reflection.
Olympic volunteer experience, combining individuality, storytelling, and social awareness, is exactly the kind of standout profile enhancement they want to see. For students applying in the humanities and social sciences, it could even be a winning ace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is accommodation provided for volunteers?
A: The Paris Olympic organizing committee does not cover accommodation costs. Each volunteer is responsible for arranging their own lodging during the Games. Where possible, the organizers will try to assign tasks near the address you provided in your application.
Q: Will I get paid as a volunteer?
A: Volunteering is voluntary and unpaid, but you will have free access to local transportation and one meal provided per day by the organizers.
Q: How long do volunteers need to be available?
A: Deployment periods range from 10 days to three months. Volunteers will also commit to attending training sessions provided by Paris 2024 in advance, which typically take 1–2 days.
Q: When will volunteers be deployed?
A: The vast majority of volunteers will be deployed during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, from the opening of the athletes’ village on July 12, 2024 to two days after the Paralympic closing ceremony on September 10, 2024.
Q: What kind of training will I receive?
A: Selected volunteers will begin their training program in the first quarter of 2024, which includes learning about the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic environment, understanding the specifics of their assigned tasks, and becoming familiar with the venue where they will be deployed.
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Q: What if I am selected but later become unavailable?
A: Volunteers may withdraw at any time for any reason. However, to ensure the smooth running of the Games, it is advised to carefully check your availability before applying.
We will continue to follow updates on Paris Olympic volunteer information.
Interested students can start preparing now. We wish everyone success in being selected and adding an exciting chapter to your life!
