Following the success of the London 2012 volunteer program, the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) will be on the lookout for volunteers to support the Australian Team for the duration of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Selected volunteers will be given the title of National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Assistant and will assist the APC with various tasks including day-to-day operations in the Paralympic Village – a true money-can’t-buy experience and a chance to take part in one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
A spokesperson for the APC explained that the success of the last program relied heavily on volunteers’ local knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment, and as such, the APC will be targeting Australians based in Rio or those planning to attend the Games, as volunteers will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and costs. The Spokesperson added that Individuals wanting to volunteer can register by visiting the volunteer portal on the Rio 2016 website and follow the registration instructions provided.
All volunteers must enter the Partner Code PRN10501 on the first page of the online form to ensure they are allocated to NPC Relations and Services area that will select and train all NPC Assistants. Applications will close on Saturday, 15 November.
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