Volunteers at events 

The year 2024 brings another World Championship status event to Lahti, as the Flag Football World Championships will be held in Pajulahti for the first time ever in August.

Became a volunteer for the Flag Football World Championships 2024 and help create a memorable event for both the audience and the competitors. Previous experience in the sport is not required for all roles, but a cheerful attitude and a willingness to learn are important. Training for all tasks will be provided during this spring.

The volunteer application is open until the beginning of August, but positions will be filled as suitable individuals are found, and they will be contacted during the spring and summer.

Volunteers are expected to have good communication and organizational skills, the ability to work in a team, and initiative. In addition, some knowledge of the sport is required for certain tasks. Commitment to the role and the readiness to work flexibly in various situations are also important. However, the most important thing is a cheerful and positive attitude!

Read more about the event here.

Volunteer recruitment for the event takes place through the GateHQ system. You can choose 3 different areas you want to work at so please familiarize yourself with the areas below and the tasks under them before volunteering.

Competition

Preparation and maintenance of performance areas

This role involves working in a team that will be responsible for the construction, cleanliness, and functionality of the performance areas throughout the competition.

Assistance with competition operations

This role involves assisting in guiding teams and referees before and after games. Knowledge of the sport is beneficial for this role.

Downmarker

This role involves working on the sidelines counting the progress attempts and cooperates with the field referee team. The task requires knowledge of the English language and familiarity with the sport is beneficial.

Statistics

This role involves working with match statistics. Previous experience in statistics is beneficial.

Anti-Doping escorts

This role involves working as an anti-doping escort.

Team Host

This role involves working with teams, ensuring their comfort and the smooth handling of their needs. The task requires being 18 years of age, language skills, and local knowledge. The role also includes working at the airport to receive teams and guide them to buses, as well as assisting with lost luggage when necessary.

Spectator services

Information desk and spectators guide

Thsi role involves working at the information desk for the spectators or as a guide and the tasks are helping, guiding, and directing spectators in Pajulahti and on Friday in Lahti. The role also involves maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of the area. An important aspect of the role is a cheerful and energetic attitude.

VIP Guide

This role involves working as a guide for VIP guests and ensures their comfort during their visit. The position requires being 18 years of age, language skills, and local knowledge.

Partner Activation

This role involves working at the SAJL promotent, running activities there, and assists at different partners’ points during the event.

Mascot

This role involves working as a event mascot. An energetic attitude and initiative are advantageous. Performance skills are considered a plus.

Administration

Accreditation

This role involves working at the accreditation team. This task involves the accreditation of volunteers, teams, media, and stakeholders, and ensures the accreditation of teams, media, volunteers, and VIP guests at various points.

Communication

Communication Team

This role involves working in the event’s communication team, and the task is to produce text, image, and video content for communication channels. Previous experience in content production and fluent oral and written skills in Finnish and English are desired.

Media

Media Services

This role involves working in media services, where the task is to assist both domestic and international media at media points. The role requires knowledge of the English language.

TV Runners

This role involves assisting tasks for the competition’s TV production.

Catering

Food service team

This role involves working in the event’s food service team, taking care of the coffee service for volunteers and officials during the event.

Security

Access Controllers

This role involves working as an access controller at the event. The task involves operating both in the Pajulahti area and at the Lahti stadium, checking the access rights of accreditation passes during the event. The role requires situational awareness, precision, and a customer service spirit.

Transportation and Logistics

Drivers

This role involves working as a driver at the event, serving as a driver for both logistics and personnel transportation. The role requires a B driving license.

Event construction

Event construction and maintenance team

This role involves working in the event’s construction and maintenance team. The task involves building and dismantling the competition area before and after the competitions. Additionally, the role includes installing the event’s ambiance and signs, marking pathways, decorating spaces, and collecting all displayed items after the event.

Environment

Environmental team

This role involves working in the event’s environmental team, taking care of the cleanliness and comfort of the area.

 

Register as a volunteer here!