The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) and Beijing
Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination Group announced that the recruitment
for volunteers of the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games is officially
launched August 28,2006.
Officials launch the
online application system. [BOCOG] |
Both Liu Qi,President of the BOCOG and Secretary of the Beijing Municipal
Committee of the CPC,and Jacques Rogge, President of International Olympic
Committee (IOC), delivered televised addresses to extend their congratulations.
Qiang Wei, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, Chief of
Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination Group attended the ceremony
and made a speech. Li Binghua, Executive Vice-President of BOCOG and Vice Chief
of Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination Group, presided over the
launching ceremony.
Liu Qi pointed out in his address, "The recruitment of Olympic volunteers
will be conducted in accordance with the plans of IOC and BOCOG. It is important
in promoting the preparations of the Games, and opens up opportunities for the
general public and friends from home and abroad to participate in the Games and
serve the Games."
He noted, "To host a 'high-level' Olympic Games 'with distinguishing
features' is a solemn commitment made by Chinese Government and BOCOG and it is
also the common expectations of the Chinese people.
"In 2008, the volunteers' smiles will be the best name cards for Beijing.
Since the Olympic volunteer program was initiated on June 5 last year, the
preparations have progressed smoothly."
Liu Qi extended his gratitude to the friends from home and abroad who had
always shown great interest in and offered powerful support to the preparations
for the Games, and hoped that all the Chinese people, including those in Hong
Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas students could be actively involved in Olympic
volunteer application.
Audiences at the
ceremony. [BOCOG] |
Once recruited, they are expected to promote volunteerism, disseminate
Olympic spirit, practice the concept of "people's Olympics", enhance service
awareness, improve their service abilities, and bear the historical
responsibility and glorious mission of making contributions to the Beijing
Olympic Games.
Mr. Rogge confirmed the volunteers' contributions to the Olympic Games, and
called on people from China and other countries to serve the Games as volunteers
so that they may greet the world in 2008, "Welcome to Beijing!".
The instant the induction bar was touched by Qiang Wei, Yang Yue, Zhu Shanlu
and Liu Jingmin; meanwhile, the online application system for Olympic volunteers
was initiated.
Later, the volunteer consultancy hotline (86-10-12308) of Beijing Olympic
Call Center was officially opened as Zhao Fengtong, Li Binghua, Tong Xiaoquan
touched the crystal ball simultaneously.
Liu Jian, Office Director of Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work
Coordination Group and Secretary of Beijing Youth League Committee, talked with
the first group of applicants on the site.
Qiang Wei pointed out considerate services and sincere smiles of Games-time
volunteers will enhance the friendship and solidarity among people with
different ethnic and cultural backgrounds and in different regions; demonstrate
the unique charm of Olympic Games; and promote the harmonious development and
mutual advancement of human society.
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