VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Here you can find all the important information about your work at EuroSkills 2021, dates for our volunteer hotspots and the most important news.
An event of the size of EuroSkills 2021 can only be organised with the help of 600 volunteers. They are important “ambassadors” of the event and will make sure that the event runs smoothly and is professionally organised. They are the faces of the event and shape the impression our national and international guests will have. They will be the liaison officers and points of contact for thousands of visitors, 400 competitors from 31 nations and about 100 sponsors. While the event profits from their enthusiasm, the volunteers will also benefit from being part of the EuroSkills 2021 family for one intensely exciting and emotional week. They will gather important practical experience, get to know new jobs, they will be part of an international network where valuable contacts can be established and they can look behind the scenes of a great international event.
Unfortunately, our International Volunteers Team is already fixed and we cannot accept any more registrations. The registration system for international volunteers is closed.
Who and What
WHO CAN BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Everybody is welcome to support EuroSkills 2021.
We are looking for volunteers with the following profile:
minimum age 15 years
friendly, helpful and committed
good command of English
- knowledge of another foreign language in addition to English an advantage
availability for the entire set-up period and throughout the event itself, or for shorter periods
(depending on area of work)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME
Helping at EuroSkills 2021 is voluntary and counts as a mandatory internship.
You will also benefit from:
accomodation provided by the organizer
- extensive trainee programmes
- cool outfits provided by our partner
- lunches during the work days
- insurance cover while at work
- a certificate confirming your voluntary service
- close contact with contestants, guests and other supporters
- the enriching experience of being part of a magnificent and exciting event.
Working Areas
At an event of this size, there is also a lot to do in the back office. For example, the team works together with the suppliers during the set-up period and organizes the delivery notes.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Collect delivery notes
– Process delivery notes, pre-sort them and enter them in Excel lists
– Supply the team with materials (folders etc)
Job profile:
– Office skills
– Logical thinking
– Independent work & good organization
– Responsible
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: 20 September – 26 September 2021
During the event there will be different zones on the event site (e.g. media center, competition area or different lounges).
The accreditation (= badge) will show which group of people has access to the zones and which doesn’t. These groups include e.g. volunteers, officials, WorldSkills Europe, media, sponsors and many more.
For this reason, each individual must be in possession of a valid badge, which will be issued in the Accreditation Centre directly on the event site. Around 5,000 accreditations must therefore be issued and given to the right people.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Working with the accreditation system
– Printing, issuing and modifying of accreditations
– Support the security for access control
Job profile:
– Good knowledge of English, other foreign languages are an advantage
– Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
– Independent work & good organization
– Assertiveness
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: 20 September – 26 September 2021
Participants from 31 countries will travel to Graz for EuroSkills 2021 and you will be at their support and will help them wherever necessary. You will work closely with the Team Leader of the Member Country and support them during their stay. Each volunteer attaché is assigned to one particular Member Country.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Operational and administrative support in relation to:
– Communications
– Procedures
– Planning
– Troubleshooting
– Communication link between the EuroSkills 2021 Team and the Team Leaders of the Member Country
Job profile:
– At least 18 years old
– Fluent English (B2) and ideally the primary or secondary language of the member country
– Multicultural understanding
– Strong communication skills
– Flexible
Location: flexible
Availability: 21 September – 27 September 2021
Such a event needs a lot of support in the run-up, in order to transform around 70,000-event-m2 into the “EuroSkills”-areas. In close cooperation with the logistics and the competition team, the e.g. Skill areas are set up and equipped.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Sorting, distributing material and assembling/dismantling of the equipment and technology
– Possibly: lifting of heavy material
– Branding support
Job profile:
– Precise work
– Logical thinking
– Physical commitment
– In demand: Specialist knowledge
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: Assembling 15 September – 21 September 2021 // Dismantling 25 September – 30 September 2021
* Tools and safety clothing are provided by EuroSkills 2020 GmbH.
The core of EuroSkills 2021 are the approximately 45 competitions, which will be held over all three competition days at the “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”, a large area at a lake nearby Graz. A particularly large number of volunteers are needed in this area.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Support the workshop managers directly in the Skill areas (the exact tasks vary depending on the Skill)
– Possibly: support during assembly and dismantling
Job profile:
– Skill specific know-how is an advantage
– Confident appearance
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: Depending on competition
The custom-built software (by WorldSkills International) manages all aspects of the marking and results of each skill competition. It is used to create or import marking schemes, generate marking sheets, and record or calculate marks for each Competitor. It ensures that these marks accord with pre-defined rules for each competition. It calculates all results for every competition and lists all medal winners, and can also generate overall results for each Member. There are also many reporting and analysis tools available.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Entering the evaluations into the system
Job profile:
– At least 18 years old
– Basic computer knowledge
– Careful and precise work
– Reliable
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: 21 September – 27 September 2021
Various guests from all over the world will visit EuroSkills 2021. These include the participating countries, honoured guests, the WorldSkills Europe Team and all national and international event visitors.
The volunteers are the first point of contact for all these guests and are therefore of crucial importance for the smooth running of the event. They welcome guests at airports, hotels or at the event location, inform them about all the latest news and take care of their questions and wishes.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Passing on information and contact point for questions
– WelcomeDesk at the airport
– InfoDesk at the Hotels
– InfoDesk at the “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum” (event venue)
– Operational & administrative assistance to the Member Support Team
– Support of the Printing Station
– Implementation of Competition Tours
– Support of honoured guests and partners
Job profile:
– Good knowledge of English
– Friendly
– Reliable
– Independent
– Problem-solving oriented
– Talent for improvisation
– Knowledge of Graz is an advantage
Location: Assigned hotel, “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”, Graz Airport
Availability: 18 September – 27 September 2021
Group leaders are appointed for all areas of application. This volunteer leads and coordinates a team of volunteers and is the interface between the EuroSkills 2021 Team and the volunteers of the assigned sub-area.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Coordination of Volunteers
– Passing on information to the volunteers
– Independent decision making
– Assistance in the area, if help is needed
Job profile:
– Responsible
– Coordinated working
– Good organization
– Strong communication skills
– Assertiveness
– Flexible
Location: flexible
Availability: see respective field of application
The logistics team is responsible for the logistical handling and transport of materials from the external warehouse to the event site.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Help with the material logistics
– Support with material handling
– Support during the assembly/dismantling
– Possibly: lifting of heavy material
Job profile:
– Interest in logistics and its processes
– Quick perception
– Stress resistance
– Driving license advantageous
– Forklift license advantageous
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”, external warehouse
Availability: 9 September – 30 September 2021
When EuroSkills 2021 takes place in Graz, all Europe will obviously need to be informed. Volunteers will help producing content for social media channels and help with creating press releases. They also look after media representatives from around the world and are responsible for distributing the latest information to journalists. The volunteers thus make an enormous contribution to Europe-wide reporting.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Support with organizational tasks
– Contact person for journalists
– Support with social media reporting
– Support with content creation (e.g. blogs, press releases)
– Creation of graphics for communication and input of content
Job profile:
– Good knowledge of German and English
– Other foreign languages an advantage
– Communicative
– Precise working
– Creative
– Experience in the field of content management
– Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: 20 September – 26 September 2021
EuroSkills 2021 consists not only of the competitions, but also of a brilliant opening ceremony and an emotional closing ceremony. Further events such as Sponsor Events or the Gala Evening round off the program. Volunteers help to ensure that the events run smoothly and get the opportunity to meet VIPs and network.
The aim is to create a friendly and pleasant atmosphere and to offer unforgettable experiences.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Help in the backstage area
– Assistance in the implementation of the schedule
– Support of the “Future of Skills” – Conference and Speaker
– Seat coordination
– Welcoming of the invited guests
– Preparation and control of the medals
– Possibly: accompanying the winners to the different shootings/interview areas
– Possibly: distribution of merchandise articles to the visitors
– Possibly: support of the catering
Job profile:
– Good knowledge of English
– Other foreign languages are an advantage
– Reliable
– Confident appearance
– Assertiveness
– Experience in dealing with event technology and technicians is an advantage
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”, external event locations within Graz
Availability: 20 September – 26 September 2021
EuroSkills 2021 is supported by many sponsors and partners who will visit us directly at the event and/or use a presentation area.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Operational & administrative assistance of the Sponsorship & Sales Team
– Coordinate the Sponsor & Partner InfoDesk
– Contact for questions
– Checking the presentation and branding areas
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: 20 September – 26 September 2021
The classic transfer & shuttle is outsourced. Nevertheless, some tasks have to be done with an automobile*.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Exclusive transfer of the EuroSkills 2021 Team
– Various purchasing activities
– Bus stop support before the event site
– Possibly: bus escort
– Possibly: parking instruction
Job profile:
– Driving license (class B for at least two years)
– Good organization
– knowledge of Graz is an advantage
Location: flexible
Availability: 16 September – 27 September 2021
* The automobile is provided by EuroSkills 2020 GmbH.
You can’t stand it when your fellow men are “hangry”? Help us as F&B team member to organize an event with enough food and drink. Provide food and drinks for participants, visitors, etc.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Working as a waiter / waitress
– Logistics for resupply the catering stations
Job profile:
– Waiter/Waitress skills
– Friendly
– Knowledge of English (we also have international guests)
– Responsible
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: Logistics 9 September – 30 September 2021 // Waiter/Waitress 20 September – 26 September 2021
With around 600 people, the group of volunteers is one of the largest groups at EuroSkills 2021 and it is exactly the well-being of all these 600 volunteers that you will be looking after.
Your tasks as a volunteer:
– Support of the Volunteer Center
– Help where help is needed
– Convince yourself of the well-being of the volunteers
Job profile:
– Good knowledge of English (we also have some international volunteers)
– Communicative
– Caring
– Responsible
Location: “Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum”
Availability: in progress
