Today, big events like the 2010 EUROPEADE are just unimaginable without the volunteers' help.

Volunteers play a very important role in the organisation of big national and international events as they make a particular contribution to the happening. Their helpfulness and their intense contact with the performers and visitors characterize the event and will always stay in the participants' mind. The volunteers' commitment and motivation are the key contributions to a successful event. Moreover, our volunteers program brings together people of different ages, sex, ethnicity and social background, which is the core of the EUROPEADE's philosophy.

In addition, our volunteers can expect memorable moments and encounters. By contributing to the success of the event and experiencing its atmosphere, they have the unique opportunity to be part of this year's Europeade.

Due to their close contact with the visitors, our volunteers are very important protagonists of the event. The organising committee relies very much on the volunteers, which are the real ambassadors of the South Tyrolean helpfulness and sociability.

We are looking for volunteers in various areas, each of it demanding special qualities. In trainings, the selected volunteers will be prepared for their tasks. Thus, they will be able to act quickly and appropriately during the Europeade and make an important contribution to the happening.

We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

- all-rounders
- guides/ visitors' and participants' service
- hotels (IEC, press, VIPs)
- communication
- logistics
- marketing
- PR/media
- transportation
- technics/direction
- catering

Yes, there is a minimum age. Volunteers must be 18 years old by July 21st 2010.

Prerequisites are not essential for your application as a volunteer. A good knowledge in the cultural and musical sector in general or in the folk dance and folk cultural field is a plus, though, as the Europeade is a big cultural happening. You might have gained some experience in associations or during big events, which is considered an asset for your application. Also, it is to your advantage if you know the city of Bolzano and speak several languages.

Absolutely. Everyone, no matter what nationality or country, can apply. We do not bear the travel and accommodation expenses, though. These costs are to be met by the volunteers themselves. In addition, a good knowledge of the German, Italian and/or English language is required.

In April 2010, each applicant will be contacted and informed as to whether his/her application has been successful.

While for most of the volunteers, the program lasts 5 days, more precisely from July 21st 2010 until July 25th 2010, some volunteers will already start to work about three weeks before the event.

Yes, all volunteers will receive insurance cover that protects them while on duty and while travelling to and from their workplace.

No. The volunteer service is, as the name itself implies, on an unpaid and voluntary basis. During the volunteer program, the volunteers will get the following non-cash benefits:
Food and refreshments on day of service
Volunteers' uniform
Insurance cover

The organising committee will help you find an accommodation. Along with the volunteer acceptance form, you'll get a list of cheap hostels and accommodations in Bolzano and surroundings. You'll need to find the accommodation and pay for it on your own, though.

Yes, at the end of the 2010 EUROPEADE all volunteers will receive a certificate indicating their tasks and the working period.