Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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General information about the 2009 EYOF volunteer work

Shifts and tasks

-Volunteers’ tasks and shifts will be planned in June. We will notify everyone on the shifts as soon as we have determined them. If there are days when you cannot work, please inform us as early as possible. In any case, we try to be flexible with planning the shifts.

When we have determined your work tasks, please be in touch directly with the person responsible of your job if you have questions about the task, for example. In the opening and closing ceremonies, we need the help of many volunteers, as well, so you may have shifts on these days, even if you normally work somewhere else.

Accreditation

-All volunteers will receive an accreditation card, which is a pass card for the competition venues, catering, Olympic Village, etc. Everyone must have an accreditation card, including the volunteers, staff, athletes, coaches, media representatives, guests, etc. For the accreditation card, we will need a headshot of you (read the ‘Current News’ on the volunteers’ page).

You will receive the accreditation card on 13 July at the volunteers’ training (read `News´ on the volunteers’ page).

Volunteers uniform

-The uniform is given to every volunteer who works at least seven days in the EYOF. (See more information about the uniform from Volunteers News.)

Meals and transport

-Volunteers will have their meals at the South-Hervanta School (Etelä-Hervannan koulu), which is located within a 10-minute walk from the Olympic Village. Volunteers receive one warm meal for free during a work day. If you need a special diet, please fill the special diet e-form (see Volunteers News).

During the EYOF week, travel by Tampere buses is free for volunteers with the accreditation card. Shuttle buses take you directly to the competition venues and the Olympic Village.

The Olympic Village and the ceremonies

-During the EYOF week, there is a lot of programme in the Olympic Village.

You will have a free pass to the competitions, as well as to the closing ceremony. Tickets to the closing ceremony are available during the EYOF week in the Musta Pörssi stores in Turtola and Koskikeskus, as well as in the EYOF info centres located in Kuninkaankatu Street and Olympic Village. Unfortunately, we don’t have extra tickets to the opening ceremony.

What kind of accommodation is available for the volunteers?

There is a separate forum concerning accommodation on the message board. You can offer or look for accommodation there.

There are a few rooms reserved for volunteers in the Olympic Village. More than one volunteer worker will be staying in one room, and the price is 5 euros per night. Inquiries about the rooms can be sent to the following address: eliisa.kuusela@tampere2009.fi.

What is an accreditation card?

An accreditation card is a card hanging around your neck, and it will permit you the access to the competition venues, catering, and other EYOF places. Everyone who is taking part in the games must have an accreditation card, including the attachés, staff, athletes, coaches, media representatives, guests, and so on.

We try to prepare the accreditation cards before the team arrival. The card has the photo and personal information of the person, as well as a chip, which gives you the access to the different competition venues. We have asked for the team to send their photos in advance. In the accreditation centre of the Olympic Village, it is possible to take the photos for the card, or take care of other business concerning the accreditation. Volunteers will be photographed in June.

There are also so called temporary accreditation cards, which are available in exchange for collateral. A day pass gives the person the access to the competition venue for one day.

What is an attaché?

An attaché is an assistant of a team (of Team France, for example), and he or she represents the EYOF competition organisation. The role of the attaché is essential in the success of the competition, because the person works as a link between the organisation and the team, and assists the team in practical matters. Every country has 1-2 attachés.

Who is a Chef de Mission? What is a Chef de Mission Manual?

Chef de Mission is the NOC team leader. Chef de Mission Manual is a general guide for the team leaders, and it contains all basic information concerning the games. The same information is also available in the intranet.

What is NOC?

NOC is the National Olympic Committee.

What is TD?

TD means Technical Delegate, the person in charge of the sport in competition venues, who takes care of the technical matters.

What is Buddy Up?

Buddy Up! is a general guide on the 2009 EYOF, and it is given to the athletes.


Media and public relations

Where and how will the Media service work during the games?

Answer: The Main Media Centre will serve at Ratina Stadium, home straight tribune, 1st floor. At each competition venue there will be a Media Working room. All the starting lists, results and other essential information will be available there as well as at the MMC - both printed and on the net.

Where will photographing be allowed during the competitions?

Answer: A photo-bib will be given to those who have a photographer-accreditation. Photographers with a bib can work on the photo-seats close enough to each competition site. At the Ratina stadium maximum 12 photographers will be permitted to work infield at the same time. Instructions of using a flash will be given at each competition venue.

Will it be permitted to use videocameras at the competition venues?

Answer: Finnish Broadcasting Compay Yleisradio has reserved all the rights to take moving picture during the competitions. Otherwise videocameras can be used, but the instructiuons must be followed at each venue.