Goodwill Games

12/3/2000

Goodwill Games Launch Volunteer Drive

THREE thousand volunteers are needed to help drive the success of the 2001 Goodwill Games to be held in Brisbane from August 29 to September 9 next year.

Launching the recruitment drive today at celebrations marking the start of International Year of the Volunteer, 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane Chief Executive, Mr Campbell Rose, said the help of volunteers was essential to ensuring successful Games.

"Our beautiful sunshine city is going to play host to the biggest sporting event in the world next year,'' he said.

"Just like at the Sydney Olympic Games, we are going to rely on the dedicated work of volunteers to help make the 2001 Goodwill Games a success.

"We are expecting more than 1300 of the world's top athletes to compete in hundreds of events across 14 sports. We need volunteers to help at every single event at every venue.''

Mr Rose said no experience in volunteering was necessary as training would be provided.

"We're looking for people of all backgrounds, with all types of skills and abilities,'' he said.

"We've only got two key criteria… enthusiasm and commitment. We need you to launch yourself whole-heartedly into your role to make the 2001 Goodwill Games a huge success.''

Mr Rose said a worldwide audience of more than 450 million households were expected to tune in to the event.

"Next year's Games will be the first to be hosted outside of the United States and Russia. They'll give us the opportunity to put Brisbane on the map.''

Mr Rose encouraged volunteers to register as soon as possible as interest was already high.
To volunteer phone Volunteering Queensland on 3229 9700 or visit www.volqld.org.au

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