How to apply

• The first round of recruitment ended in December 2011
• The second round opened in January and will close in March 2012 - this will be a much smaller and quicker process than before
• Check back on this web page regularly for further updates
• Complete the WPA Application Form (opens in a new window) for your chance to become a WPA

Overview

• WPA will enable people to volunteer during the Olympic and Paralympic period in 2012 at key locations in Weymouth and Portland
• The Olympic and Paralympic period for the Weymouth and Portland Ambassador Programme will run from 26 July - 9 September 2012 - a total of 46 days
• All volunteers will be trained, wear officially branded uniforms and will be acknowledged for their valuable 60 hours of commitment
• Up to 800 volunteers will be required for WPA
• Local 2012 volunteering will be critical to the success of our Olympic and Paralympic experience and for the reputation of Dorset, Weymouth and Portland
• WPA is the only officially recognised volunteer scheme, in Weymouth and Portland, outside of London and has been awarded the prestigious Inspired By mark by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG)
• WPA is an all inclusive programme that promotes equality and diversity.

Role descriptions

• WPA role descriptions (pdf, 1Mb) (opens in a new window)

Further information

• WPA FAQs Jan182012 (pdf, 273kb) (opens in a new window)
• WPA Policies and Procedures Summary (pdf, 140kb) (opens in a new window)
• WPA Policies and Procedures (pdf, 181kb) (opens in a new window)
• WPA Equality Impact Assessment (pdf, 49kb) (opens in a new window)
• WPA Sustainability Checklist (pdf, 70kb) (opens in a new window)
• Information about equlities monitoring (pdf, 116kb) (opens in a new window)