FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the launch of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Volunteer Programme during a glittering ceremony at Katara Amphitheatre.
At the tournament, a total of 20,000 volunteers will work across 45 functional areas at official and non-official sites such as stadiums, training sites, the airport, fan zones, hotels and public transportation hubs. Applications to be a part of the volunteer team at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are now open via volunteer.fifa.com
Focusing on the role of the volunteers, Infantino said: “It will, of course, be an incredible journey, a journey that will give you memories that will follow you for the entire life.”
“But more importantly, you are the first face, the first smile that any visitor who comes to attend the world Cup in November-December will meet,” he added. “You are the heart, you are the soul and you are the smile of the World Cup.”
“Thanks to you, we can show Qatar, the Middle East and the Arab world to the entire world,” the official continued. “The world will unite here in Qatar during the World Cup, the world will unite in this part of the universe.
“The world will be together and will be celebrating an unforgettable event. We can expect the amazing and we will deliver an amazing World Cup.
“The World Cup will bring together the world and we will celebrate and rejoice a peaceful and wonderful event, an event that brings in a lot of emotions.”
HE Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary-general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and the chairman of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, appreciated the efforts of the volunteers and motivated them to be part of the great journey.
“I invite you to be an integral part of the journey, an integral part of the story,” he said. “As volunteers, you will be the heart of our journey.”
“Over the years, our country has got a strong volunteering culture that will continue through the World Cup until the last ball has been kicked,” HE al-Thawadi added. “It will be a momentous one that will continue to inspire us day in and day out for many years to come.”
“During the FIFA Arab Cup, we witnessed the passion and enthusiasm of the people for football, for friendship and for volunteering. This will keep increasing during the FIFA World Cup. Volunteering gives a lot of opportunities and and volunteers are the crucial part of the success of any tournament,” he added.
Three volunteers – from Brazil, Algeria and Kenya – introduced during the programme described their journey of volunteering.
In a related statement, the SC stressed that “behind every ticket, every TV shot, every game, and every goal, is another team”.
The volunteers are essential to the joyful and friendly atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup and provide incredible support to the operational delivery of the event.
They will create memories that will last a lifetime for fans, players, media, Qatar and the world – as well as for themselves.
Applicants for volunteering at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 must be at least 18 years old on October 1, 2022, and speak English.
Arabic is an advantage.
No previous experience is needed and candidates from all backgrounds and different parts of the world are welcome to apply.
Selected volunteers will receive a limited-edition Adidas uniform along with a meal during their shift and free access to public transport.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place from November 21 to December 18, but some volunteer roles will start from October 1.
“I’ve always loved volunteering, even when I was little,” said 31-year-old Fatema Hassan Almajid, a legal officer, who was a volunteer at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021.
“When the idea came up to volunteer for the FIFA World Cup, I thought it would be amazing to take part in a sporting event taking place in the Arab world and the Gulf for the first time,” she said. “As a Qatari woman, I would be very proud to give my contribution and make new friends.”
“But more importantly, you are the first face, the first smile that any visitor who comes to attend the world Cup in November-December will meet,” he added. “You are the heart, you are the soul and you are the smile of the World Cup.”
“Thanks to you, we can show Qatar, the Middle East and the Arab world to the entire world,” the official continued. “The world will unite here in Qatar during the World Cup, the world will unite in this part of the universe.
“The world will be together and will be celebrating an unforgettable event. We can expect the amazing and we will deliver an amazing World Cup.
“The World Cup will bring together the world and we will celebrate and rejoice a peaceful and wonderful event, an event that brings in a lot of emotions.”
HE Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary-general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and the chairman of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, appreciated the efforts of the volunteers and motivated them to be part of the great journey.
“I invite you to be an integral part of the journey, an integral part of the story,” he said. “As volunteers, you will be the heart of our journey.”
“Over the years, our country has got a strong volunteering culture that will continue through the World Cup until the last ball has been kicked,” HE al-Thawadi added. “It will be a momentous one that will continue to inspire us day in and day out for many years to come.”
“During the FIFA Arab Cup, we witnessed the passion and enthusiasm of the people for football, for friendship and for volunteering. This will keep increasing during the FIFA World Cup. Volunteering gives a lot of opportunities and and volunteers are the crucial part of the success of any tournament,” he added.
Three volunteers – from Brazil, Algeria and Kenya – introduced during the programme described their journey of volunteering.
In a related statement, the SC stressed that “behind every ticket, every TV shot, every game, and every goal, is another team”.
The volunteers are essential to the joyful and friendly atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup and provide incredible support to the operational delivery of the event.
They will create memories that will last a lifetime for fans, players, media, Qatar and the world – as well as for themselves.
Applicants for volunteering at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 must be at least 18 years old on October 1, 2022, and speak English.
Arabic is an advantage.
No previous experience is needed and candidates from all backgrounds and different parts of the world are welcome to apply.
Selected volunteers will receive a limited-edition Adidas uniform along with a meal during their shift and free access to public transport.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place from November 21 to December 18, but some volunteer roles will start from October 1.
“I’ve always loved volunteering, even when I was little,” said 31-year-old Fatema Hassan Almajid, a legal officer, who was a volunteer at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021.
“When the idea came up to volunteer for the FIFA World Cup, I thought it would be amazing to take part in a sporting event taking place in the Arab world and the Gulf for the first time,” she said. “As a Qatari woman, I would be very proud to give my contribution and make new friends.”
