Olympic volunteer recruitment begins
(BOCOG/chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-08-28 13:33

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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