Be a volunteer in Beijing 2008

Information Seminar

CSSA in Canberra

20 May 2007

Where to begin with

If you are Overseas Chinese (including Chinese students) and is able to read/write in Chinese, regardless of your present citizenship, please go to http://www.bjqb.gov.cn/index.htm

For all the others (including people with Chinese origin but unable to

read/write Chinese)

http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/html/EV.htm

First Page

General Policy

Guide to Application The Games-time volunteers will mainly be recruited in Beijing area with the

college students as the main body, as well as a certain number of the personnel from residents of various provinces, compatriots of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, overseas Chinese, students studying abroad and foreigners.

Instructions Strongly suggest to print a copy as reference when you are

about to fill in the forms

Notice{Instructions}Prior to filling out the application, you must be aware of the following items:

1. Ensure you fill out the application completely and we can only accept your application as if all the information is given completely.

2. Please declare that the information you deliver is accurate without any mistake. Please be attentive that we may request you to demonstrate documents to prove the information you submit during the interview.

3. Each applicant should not submit application twice or more. Information that is submitted additionally from the first time will not enter into the database.

4. It is not allowed to fill out the information on other people's behalf, unless you get other's permission.

5. The deadline for the application will be the end of March 2008. You can submit your application form at any time before this date but no application will be accepted after the deadline.

6. We'll examine your applications through the information system after you submit your form. We'll contact you as soon as possible after the result comes out.

7. Please read the instruction carefully and submit the information clearly.

Step-by-Step

(PDF reference)

House Keeping

Manage your expectation Many practical barriers Many competitions around the world Keep up with your aspiration for the Olympics, show case by various

means

Manage your profile/application Create a folder ( print this application, collect supporting materials) Consistently monitoring the status, enquiry when necessary

Manage your time for Beijing Keep the your time open to opportunity Have fun in Beijing (even not as volunteer)

CSSA

We are planning to profile a couple of ‘high-key’ applicant to increase their chances!

We are looking into promoting the “Olympic Torch passing” through Canberra (next year)

We are looking into possibility of organizing a tour to China in 2008

Questions ?