World Police and Fire Games 2013

As I pen this blog it is only 278 days 9 hours and 45 minutes to the start of the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2013 in Belfast.

This is a mammoth task and I have the privilege, as Chair of the WPFG Board, to see first hand just how much progress has been made in ensuring that we deliver the best and friendliest games ever. 

I want to pay tribute to all my colleagues in the WPFG Company and of course  the WPFG Board  members representing other agencies for the fantastic work and achievements to date. We have heard so much recently about the value placed on the volunteers at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. 

Our games will present a similar opportunity to volunteer and experience what could be a once in a lifetime opportunity, to be a part of such a fantastic event.  Volunteer registration has been open for a number of weeks but will close at the end of this month on 31st October.

There are lots of opportunities to get involved. Team 2013 will be made up of over 3,500 individuals. By applying to volunteer, you could meet some of the thousands of international competitors, visitors, spectators, media and VIPs at the Games. You will help make it a truly memorable experience for everyone involved, so this is your chance to welcome the world, represent your community and have fun!   You will also receive really useful training which could lead to other opportunities in the future. 

Up until the closing date, the WPFG staff team will be delivering the "VolunTour" - series of roadshow information points which will travel across Northern Ireland, engaging with the community to highlight the many opportunities available at the Games. 

Already they have visited shopping centres, libraries, college fresher fairs, a range of high profile public events, business and sporting conferences.  If you're aged 16 or over, interested in and enthusiastic about helping us deliver the friendliest games ever, and can spare three days of your time between 1-10 August 2013, then look for further information on where you can meet up with the team members at http://www.2013wpfg.com/volunteers.aspx 

You can also find out how more about WPFG and how to volunteer on the website, www.2013wpfg.com, by emailing 2103wpfg@volunteernow.co.uk or by telephoning 028 9023 2020.

Don't miss out of this fantastic opportunity - register now and get involved.