Applications are open for volunteers who want to help make the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup a success.
About 5,000 volunteers are sought in New Zealand and Australia, the two countries that will co-host the tournament.
In New Zealand, volunteers are required for two tournaments:
- Intercontinental play-off series (February)
- Main World Cup tournament (July/August)
Play-offs tournament
The week-long tournament (February 17-23) will decide the last three teams to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament next July.
Ten teams will take part in the play-off tournament to be held in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau and Hamilton/Kirikiriroa.
Matches will be played at Albany’s North Harbour Stadium and Hamilton’s FMG Waikato Stadium.
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World Cup tournament
Positions are available covering 25 specialist areas including match operations and referee support, to media, broadcast and drivers.
READ MORE: Volunteer role descriptions >>>>
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- be 18 years or older by June 1, 2023.
- be living in one of the host cities or arrange (and pay for) your own accommodation and travel to a host city
speak at least intermediate level English; - be available for a minimum of 5 -12 shifts during the Tournament period (depending on the host city and role)
- be able to complete an online interview and attend all required training sessions
- pass a background check
- be responsible and enthusiastic;
- be committed to contributing to the organisation of a major global event and representing the FIFA Women’s World Cup with pride and respect.
How to apply
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Learn more
READ MORE: Football Ferns to play games in Auckland and Hamilton in February >>>>
READ MORE: Our coverage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup >>>>