Well the time has almost arrived for me to head into our fair Capital and attend my Olympic Volunteer interview. I have been offered an interview to be part of the ‘Technology Team’ . The process involves heading to the ExCeL London for registration, a wander around the exhibition and a 30 minute interview. Hopefully I will get an offer for a role in the Team and will be able to use my years of experience in the tech arena to the Olympic events. This is the blurb on the ‘Technology Team’ from the London 2012 site:
Technology
3,000-4,000 generalist Games Makers required
The team will build and operate the technology tools, systems and services needed to plan and run the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Games Makers will be part of a team that ensures a reliable, secure and seamless technology service throughout the Games. Volunteers should work well under pressure and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Some Technology volunteers, particularly those in Team Leader and results roles, may be required to attend a Test Event between May 2011 and May 2012.
The highs…
Technology provides the critical timing, scoring and results service, so you’ll be amongst the first to find out the official outcomes of each event and will be responsible for distributing them correctly.
… and possible lows
Roles will be assigned on a shift rotation with potential early morning starts and late evening finishes. Technology locations in the venues are often behind the scenes in operational areas.
Sample Technology roles
Print Distribution Team Leader
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- managing a team of people to deliver paper copy results to customers within a competition venue;
- ensuring the results reports are delivered within the allocated time; and
- preparing daily distribution lists showing all results reports that will be produced during the day and preparing a service report at the end of day.
Skills preferred:
Venue Technology Team Member
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- helping the Venue Technology Manager coordinate the implementation and operation of technology services at the venue;
- coordinating technology tours of the venue for interested parties such as partners, the Olympic/Paralympic Family and future Host Cities; and
- carrying out administrative tasks and simple installations.
Skills preferred:
- IT
- customer services
- administration
I will update this blog throughout the process.
