The 2010 Project Office of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will empower volunteers involved with the 2009 Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
This is in support of the Department of Sports and Recreation's recommendation, after it identified a need for government departments to train volunteers for the two soccer spectaculars. The Safety and Security SETA has awarded R1m to the department for this important function.
The Project Offices says the volunteers targeted are mainly young, unemployed citizens drawn from all Provinces. They would be trained in fields related to the administration of justice for the tournaments. In the spirit of the Legacy Projects, these skills would be valuable beyond 2010 for the youngsters.
Provide support function as directed by the SPP specifically for event cases.
Through this, the 2010 Project Office hopes to contribute to the smooth running of the games, train young people, create a lasting legacy and a sense of commitment to the events. For more information call the Project Office on 012 357 8745.
Volunteering at other departments is open to employed and unemployed people with various skill levels. The aim is that volunteers will be able to get a recognised qualification in volunteerism - with general volunteer skills as the basis and the possibility of specialisation in areas such as media, protocol, transport, hospitality, tourism, safety and security, health or communication. This is part of the AsgiSA focus on education and skills development.
To be selected to participate in the broader 2010 volunteer programme operated by the Organising Committee, candidates must be 18 years or older by 1 March 2009. Professional people, students, unemployed young people and retired citizens can all apply to be part of the programme. Volunteers must be able to stay in one of the host cities during the tournament.