UEFA U17 volunteer

Become a volunteer at UEFA European Under-17 Championship

After the 2022 European Under-21 Championship, Hungary will once again host an international football tournament.

Experience what it feels like to cooperate with an international team! Be part of the organization of an entire tournament! See what happens between matches and get to know several stadiums across the country! Become a member of the volunteer family of the UEFA Under-17 Championship!

The contribution of volunteers is essential for the successful organization of the event, so we welcome you to join our team!

 

Why should you become a volunteer?

During volunteering, you can try out the knowledge you have acquired so far in a friendly environment, test your ability to solve ad-hoc problems, develop new skills, grow your network and make many new friends. Also, you get the experience of a lifetime by getting an insight into how to run an entire tournament. Besides that you:

• Can take home your uniform.
• Get free food and soft drinks while you volunteer.
• Receive a personal certificate at the end.

 

Everyone can be a volunteer over 18 years
If you are over 18 all you need to do is to fill out our registration form and show us why you would like to join the volunteer team.

 

Volunteer roles

VIP & Hospitality:

• Support the VIP operations of the stadium.
• Welcome guests in the welcome desk, check tickets, distribute wristbands.
• Check the setup of the VIP lounge and the tribune before opening.
• Help seat guests and support last minute changes.
• Overall support the experience of the VIP guests (location to be rotated among volunteers: VIP parking welcome, welcome desk, lounge, tribune).

 

Media

• Providing information and guidance to journalists and photographers.
• Distribution and return of photo vests.
• Assistance with seating on the media tribune.
• Supporting the work of pitch-side photographers during matches.
• Running the media offices, distributing line-ups.

 

Match Operations

• Supporting the work of the match manager/match manager assistant.
• Directing spectators around the entrances.
• Handing out information sheets/leaflets.
• Assistance around the stadium.
• Sorting, distributing.

 

Ceremony Maker

• Ceremony Makers will participate in the on-pitch choreography, bringing real-life meaning to the Ceremonies Concept as well as the Tournament Brand itself. They will be trained to manage bigger scale pieces of branding such as the country flag banners. This role provides a great opportunity to feel at the centre of the tournament and as well as to experience the atmosphere in the heart of the stadium. 

 

Ceremony Volunteer

• Ceremony Volunteers will assist the Ceremony Coordinator on-site with the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the pre-match ceremony program. 

 

Adidas Logistics 

• Assist the Adidas manager in preparing the match material and tournament uniforms.
• Pumping match balls.
• Distribution of VIK to staff.
• If necessary, assisting the UEFA event logistics manager with other various tasks.

 

Project Management

• Supporting the work of the Project Leader and the Deputy Project Leader.
• Solve ad-hock problems before and during match days.
• Assistance around the stadium.

 

Accreditation 

• Assistance to the LOS Accreditation Manager in the preparation of accreditations.
• Organisation of the distribution of accreditations to the different target groups (UEFA, LOS, Stadiums, Media, HB) as per the guidelines given by the Accreditation Manager.
• If necessary, production of new accreditations as per the guidelines given by the Accreditation Manager and in line with the tournament’s accreditation concept.

 

Positions	Required days
VIP & Hospitality	17, 18, 20, 21 ,23, 24, 27, 30 May 2 June
Media	17, 18, 20, 21 ,23, 24, 27, 30 May, 2 June
Match Operations	17, 18, 20, 21 ,23, 24, 27, 30 May 2 June
Ceremony Maker	15 – 17 May
Adidas Logistics	10 – 12 May
Project Management	15 May - 2 June
Accreditation – Centre A	10-13 May
Accreditation – Centre B	13-15 May

 

Volunteer testimonials 

Why volunteer? Read the first-hand experiences from previous volunteers!

“For me, volunteering is all about giving back and making a difference in the world. It's a chance for me to use my skills and talents to help others, and it's a super rewarding and fulfilling experience. Volunteering at big sporting events is especially awesome because it allows me to be a part of the excitement and the action. Whether I'm helping with logistics, interacting with fans, or supporting the athletes, I get to be a part of something special and make a positive impact. Plus, I get to meet new people and have fun while doing good!” – Aladdine (former EURO2020 volunteer)

“Volunteering at large sports events is amazing because of the energy of the supporters, athletes, and other professionals at the venue all being there because of the LOVE of sport, not to mention the volunteers: You become like one big family trying to create the best experience, for the fans especially. Also, you get to see behind the scenes at a huge event, and cool places like stadiums, and you can learn a lot about sport management, media and entertainment and what makes events successful, while having a lot of fun!” – János (former EURO2020 volunteer)

“For me volunteering is about expressing love and kindness through your help to others, not in exchange for something material but for the pure joy giving. At the end of the day you realise that your received so much throughout the day and feel the connectedness and core human values in each other.” – Gergő (volunteer at National matches)