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More than 16,000 volunteers and visitors gather at Lusail Stadium to celebrate and anticipate the exciting road ahead; the official presentation of the uniform of the volunteers wins the congratulations of the volunteers; The new e-learning platform provides hands-on education and data resources.
An incredibly motivated organisation of more than 16,000 volunteers, joined by thousands of others who followed online from around the world, gathered at lusail Stadium for the occasion of official orientation, a festive rite featuring football legends and senior officials from the 2022™ FIFA World Cup.
The largest of the host venues for the upcoming FIFA™ World Cup served as the backdrop for this historic gathering, which marked the first time all selected volunteers piled up for the official kick-off of their educational adventure and a momentous opportunity to reflect on the road ahead.
Eng. Yasir Al Jamal, Director General of the Supreme Committee for Surrender and Legacy (SC) opened the event, welcomed the volunteers accumulated at lusail Stadium and thanked them for their important contribution to the upcoming fan party and overall good fortune. of the FIFA™ World Cup.
The event-filled evening aimed to create a greater sense of network and help everyone familiar with their respective activities through another forty-five functional roles by giving them insight into demanding in-store situations and rewards.
FIFA World Cup Chief Operating Officer and Q22 Managing Director Colin Smith said: “Volunteers are our real heartbeat because their fans and selfless determination do everything we do. This is the common thread that unites 20,000 volunteers, regardless of their nationality, culture, age, gender. “and experience. Thanks to their efforts, the FIFA™ World Cup in Qatar can be regarded as the ultimate inclusion of all time and will bring together other people from all cultures and backgrounds through football.
The lively atmosphere of the occasion featured celebrity hosts Abood Afro and Anshou Jain, who combined dance performances and video clips with messages of encouragement from English football superstar David Beckham and Australia’s top scorer at the FIFA™ World Cup, former Australian Tim Cahill.
THE CEO of the 2022 ™ FIFA World Cup Qatar LLC, Nasser Al Khater, gave the impression of being on the same level as Smith to answer questions about the importance and broader impact of such a large volunteer campaign:
“First of all, we hope that the volunteer has acquired valuable skills, reports and friendships that will enrich their lives and make them better, happier and more confident people, regardless of their ongoing journey. It’s a wonderful legacy for any nation. ” From a macro perspective, I am confident that societies will begin to embrace a broader culture of volunteerism as an expression of national pride and self-improvement, as it is all that also aligns with our classic values of honor and generosity.
Nasser Al-Mogaiseeb, Head of Volunteer Strategy, praised the key stakeholders in supporting the volunteer program:
“The exceptional quality and sheer volume of our volunteer program would have been unthinkable without the unwavering help of all our key volunteer actors, who constitute the true pillars of the volunteer network in Qatar. Over the past year, our joint organization Volunteer Legacy has provided imperative assistance in raising awareness, educating and recruiting volunteers through the combined resource networks of the Qatar Foundation, Qatar Volunteer Centre, Qatar Museums, Qatar Charity, Qatar Olympic Committee, Qatar Red Crescent, Education First, Tomoh, Nama, Qatar University and Qatar Football Association. They contributed to the generous team of our valued team of volunteers. “
A highly anticipated highlight of the evening was the official unveiling of the volunteers’ uniform, which provoked impromptu cheers from the grateful crowd. Dressed in the volunteers’ iconic colors of black, white, mint and purple, the adidas-designed outfits feature the brand’s triple-like. main points with bands and a unique heart-shaped logo to constitute the volunteer spirit. Volunteers are supplied from the most sensitive to the rear with a full wardrobe of caps, more sensitive long and short sleeves, jackets, pants, socks and shoes, as well as optional scarves for female volunteers.
Areeba Faisal from Pakistan, a 19-year-old volunteer and Ruwaad pioneer, said: “When I saw the uniform and the colour scheme, I took a minute to look at everything because the design was great. The fact that they thought about making a hijab is incredible, just because it’s convenient to have everything matched and I appreciate it.
During the evening, the entire volunteer adventure was presented through entertaining video presentations that included arrival at the e-learning platform, where volunteers get general education on topics such as sustainability, cultural awareness, and visitor service to better fulfill their primary service function. Through the new platform, volunteers will have access to a key data resource and e-learning modules that will allow them to prepare for their role at their convenience and regardless of their location, for the many volunteers arriving from abroad.
Eric Apedo, 29, from Ghana, felt the evening’s program made him proud and better prepared him for his next role as an accreditation volunteer. today’s messages to be yourself because we all have something unique to offer. So I feel confident in myself and the fact that I’m here with all those other people who love football and who love volunteering, I feel like we’re a great netpainting with a heart.
For the next steps on the volunteer path, volunteers will begin their general and role-specific education online and on-site at the actual sites where they will be founded and fulfill their duties. Location-specific in-person education is one of the last steps, providing volunteers with a practical idea of the responsibilities they will carry out in the actual locations where they will be assigned. The updated portal will continue to serve as an operational resource and wisdom with updates and recommendations on how to stay fit and well-being.
Once the volunteers have earned their full uniform and finished their respective accreditation, their true adventure begins!
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