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“To be a volunteer is to participate instead of following,
to experience instead of just watching,
to build it instead of witnessing.”
Rafael, Hortolândia citizen, SP
The Sports area is for volunteers who are passionate and who also have an excellent grasp of the rules of one or more sports. They are fundamental to enable athletes and referees to give of their best during the competitions.
Ver maisPress and Communication is the perfect area for volunteers who feel an affinity with everything to do with communication, content production and press work.
Ver maisWorking in Operational Support is an opportunity to be involved with important sectors in the organisation of the Rio 2016 Games, such as administrative services, accreditation, logistics and uniform distribution.
Ver maisProtocol and Languages is the area aimed at those who want to practise their fluency in other languages and interact with people from across the world, and who know how to handle the cultural diversity present at the Games.
Ver maisVolunteers in the Transport area need to be good drivers with a regular driving licence. They will drive Rio 2016 Games official vehicles along the exclusive lanes spread across Rio de Janeiro and the football cities. They will also work on organising transport for people related to the Games.
Ver maisThis is the place for those who love to interact with the public and feel comfortable talking with people from all parts of Brazil and the world. Their mission is to make everyone feel at home.
Ver maisComputers, cables, connections, mobile phones, applications and internet. This is the world of ideal volunteers to work in the Technology area.
Ver maisThe opening, closing and athlete award ceremonies are always majestic and thrilling. In order for everything to take place with great beauty and perfection, a large number of volunteers will work behind the scenes in the Ceremony Production area.
Ver maisThe Health Services area is dedicated to people with knowledge and professional certification in a wide of specialties, such as doctors, dentists, nurses, technicians, first aid workers, massage therapists, physiotherapists and veterinarians, among others.
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Games Time
Olympic Games
05Aug-16
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21Aug-16
Games Time
Paralympic Games
07Sep-16
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18Sep-16
The Rio 2016 Volunteer Programme is the place for all those who are passionate about sports and volunteering. We have functions available for all profiles, including people with any kind of disability. To take part in the Rio 2016 Games, you merely need to want to share this dream of yours and participate in the selection process. You are welcome at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games!
That’s where the candidates will be selected and trained to participate in the Rio 2016 Games. In these locations, they will have their skills tested and their performance evaluated. The goal is to prepare the volunteers so that they perform efficiently and enjoy the most of their experience working at the biggest sporting event on the planet.
Here you can find answers to the most common questions about the Rio 2016 Volunteers Programme.
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What is the Rio 2016 Volunteer Programme?
The Rio 2016 Volunteer Programme is an opportunity to participate actively in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. There will be 70,000 volunteers working in nine areas, spread across four regions of Rio de Janeiro (Barra, Deodoro, Maracanã and Copacabana), as well as the football cities (São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Belo Horizonte and Manaus).
I have a disability. Can I take part?
You certainly can. Anyone who identifies with the values of the Rio 2016 Volunteer Programme can participate.
Do I need to speak English to take part in the Programme?
No, you don’t need to speak a second language to take part. The Rio 2016 Committee will provide user licences for an online English course to all candidates enrolled in the Programme in order to encourage them to learn another language.
I want to volunteer in the Games ceremonies. What should I do?
The Rio 2016 Volunteer Programme does not include the cast of opening and closing ceremonies. For more information about this area, click here.
What benefits will Games volunteers receive?
Taking part in the Games as a volunteer will be a unique experience. In order for all 70,000 volunteers to be able to make the most of this moment, the Rio 2016 Committee will provide exclusive training, including an English course, meals on work days and transport within the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, as well as a complete uniform.
I don’t live in Rio de Janeiro. Will there be accommodation for volunteers from outside Rio?
The Rio 2016 Committee is not responsible for accommodation and transport during the selection process and volunteering period. As a result, please make the necessary arrangements in advance.
Will I get paid leave during and at the end of the Volunteer’s Journey?
The Rio 2016 Committee is not responsible for paid leave. After enrolling, volunteers should plan in advance to take vacation or leave time from work, and to book accommodation during Games time.
How can I track each stage of the process up to 2016?
The best way to do so is to visit the Rio 2016 website or, if you have already enrolled, the Volunteer Portal.
What will the Organising Committee do with my information?
The Rio 2016 Committee will keep your information completely confidential. Your details will be used during your participation in the Volunteer’s Journey. In addition, for successful candidates, the accreditation process will require a criminal record check for all those involved in organising the Rio 2016 Games.
What is the Waiting List?
The Waiting List is a chance for you to be one of Rio 2016’s 70,000 volunteers even though applications have already closed. You can register and we will contact you if a vacancy appears.
How do I get onto the Waiting List?
You can register on the Rio 2016 website or by calling 3004 2016.
What do I need to volunteer?
In order to volunteer, it is recommended for candidates to have completed primary (elementary) school, to be 18 years old by 28 February 2016 and to be available to volunteer during the Rio 2016 Games. They must also be available to take part in online training and in-person interviews. There is no upper age limit to be a Games volunteer.
How does the selection process work?
The selection process is composed of three stages, starting with an online discussion that all candidates need to participate in. The second stage is Language Alignment, which is only for candidates who declared they know a foreign language. Finally, all candidates will take an interview, which could be in-person or online. In 13 Brazilian states and the Federal District, there will be a Training Centre where candidates who live in these locations will do their in-person interview. Candidates who live in other Brazilian states and non-Brazilians will do online interviews. Click here to find out which states will have a Training Centre.
When will the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games happen?
The Olympic Games will take place from 5 to 21 August 2016 and the Paralympic Games will be held from 7 to 18 September 2016.
How many days will volunteers work for?
Volunteers need to be available during the Games and they will work at least 10 days in this period.
As a volunteer, can I work for more than 10 days?
All those interested may work for more than 10 days during the Games. Days off will be planned in line with the function to be performed.
As a volunteer, will I have the opportunity to watch competitions?
Volunteers will perform a series of activities during the events. Some will be inside the competition areas but many will not. As a result, as a member of the Rio 2016 team, volunteers will share responsibility for making the Games happen and the focus must always be on the task at hand. Please note that volunteers will not receive any special accreditation or tickets to watch the competitions.
If my friends and I selected the same functions and areas of activity, will we be able to work together?
The Rio 2016 Committee will do everything possible to assign volunteers to their preferred areas, but we cannot guarantee they will be allocated to their chosen locations and activities because their experience may often be best harnessed in other areas. As a result, we do not guarantee you will perform your function in the same place and time as your friends.
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