We need you. We need all of you." It is a clear and simple message being delivered across New Zealand to those who attend the Rugby World Cup 2011 Volunteer Roadshow, which visited Queenstown last month.
RWC 2011 Volunteer programme manager Brendon Ward, of Wellington, said the Queenstown roadshow was one of 35 being held across New Zealand in the coming weeks, aiming to appoint between 5000 and 7000 volunteers for the event.
Mr Ward said it was important anyone registering to volunteer had an understanding of the expectations of them and were realistic about what they would be required to do.
Rugby New Zealand 2011 chief executive Martin Snedden said, by video link, next year's world cup would be one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
"And we are hosting it.
"It's not about a free ticket to a match, it's about being part of delivering an amazing world cup for New Zealand - knowing that when we deliver a Rugby World Cup, it's being delivered by a stadium of 4 million hosts."
Anyone wanting to volunteer elsewhere had to provide their own transport and accommodation.
"It's hard work ...
It might be cold, wet and dark, you might have to assist non-English speakers.
"There are very few roles inside the stadium and there are no free tickets for volunteers at this stage ...
They will be unlikely to see the games and unlikely to meet the rugby stars," he said.
However, there was plenty of "good stuff", which included training, recognition and receiving a uniform which volunteers would be able to keep.
Mr Ward said registrations for volunteers would close in August and interviews for shortlisted applicants would be held in October and November.
RWC 2011 Volunteer programme manager Brendon Ward, of Wellington, said the Queenstown roadshow was one of 35 being held across New Zealand in the coming weeks, aiming to appoint between 5000 and 7000 volunteers for the event.
Mr Ward said it was important anyone registering to volunteer had an understanding of the expectations of them and were realistic about what they would be required to do.
Rugby New Zealand 2011 chief executive Martin Snedden said, by video link, next year's world cup would be one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
"And we are hosting it.
"It's not about a free ticket to a match, it's about being part of delivering an amazing world cup for New Zealand - knowing that when we deliver a Rugby World Cup, it's being delivered by a stadium of 4 million hosts."
Anyone wanting to volunteer elsewhere had to provide their own transport and accommodation.
"It's hard work ...
It might be cold, wet and dark, you might have to assist non-English speakers.
"There are very few roles inside the stadium and there are no free tickets for volunteers at this stage ...
They will be unlikely to see the games and unlikely to meet the rugby stars," he said.
However, there was plenty of "good stuff", which included training, recognition and receiving a uniform which volunteers would be able to keep.
Mr Ward said registrations for volunteers would close in August and interviews for shortlisted applicants would be held in October and November.
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