Expo 2020 Dubai has already received more than 160,000 expressions of interest, going above the initial target of 100,000 applications with the help of the huge response garnered with the support of Etisalat, the Official Premier Partner of Expo 2020 Volunteers. The mega-event will engage 30,000 volunteers to be the face of Expo 2020 Dubai and help showcase Emirati culture, values and traditions to the world. The deadline for the application is set on 31 March 2021.
Abeer Al Hosani, Director, Expo 2020 Volunteers Programme, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “As the first World Expo to be held in the Arab world, Expo 2020 promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all. Volunteers will be at the heart of the action, gaining lifelong skills, and exploring and networking with international visitors, participants, businessmen, entrepreneurs and more. We are delighted with the phenomenal response and commitment from the UAE community, who have been with us throughout this entire journey. I invite all those who have not yet submitted their applications to seize their chance before applications close on 31 March, and contribute to Expo’s volunteering legacy, which is built on the UAE’s deep-rooted spirit of volunteerism.”
Designed with diversity and flexibility in mind, the Expo 2020 Volunteers Programme welcomes participation from everyone over the age of 18, regardless of their nationality or education level, as long as they are fluent in English, possess strong communication skills, and are able to volunteer for 10 shifts.
After all the application comes in, the Expo 2020 will continue screening applications and conducting personal interviews to select an outstanding team of volunteers who will then be taken through a series of programmes and activities to prepare them to carry out their tasks.
Many volunteers have already supported in numerous milestone events in the journey to Expo 2020, which opens on 1 October 2021, including countdown celebrations, the ongoing Expo 2020 Pavilions Premiere and community engagement activities.
To register your interest, visit expo2020dubai.com/programmes/volunteers.