The organizing committee is launching its major recruitment drive! It is putting out a major call for applications. the 4.000 volunteers needed for the smooth running of the 2027 UCI Road World ChampionshipsFurthermore, they should not be referred to as volunteers, but as "velontaires," a portmanteau of "vélo" (bike) and "volontaire" (volunteer). Interested individuals can submit their applications on the dedicated platform.
The Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc organizing committee plans to form a collective " intergenerational Candidates will need to have at least 17 years old as of January 1, 2027. With diversity and inclusion at the heart of the “volunteers” program, it is also aimed at people with disabilities as well as those who are far from employment. Many already want to be part of it: since the start of pre-registration in April, more than 6.000 people have responded to the call. " the committee stated.
The 4.000 selected volunteers will receive a mission proposal starting in January. They will meet on several occasions, first in May for the first major gathering eventThen in June for site-by-site training sessions, before being deployed to the competition venues between Haute-Savoie and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. At the close of the event, the volunteers will be brought together to a festive thank-you eventBecause they will be the faces of the Championships, the "velomontaires" will also benefit from a dedicated allocation to support them in their missions and to represent the event. »
« Becoming a volunteer means experiencing an extraordinary event and an adventure from the inside. We truly wish to offer them a comprehensive experience, insists Michel Callot, president of the organizing committee and of the French Cycling Federation. On the ground, they will all be our ambassadors every day. Thanks to this mobilization campaign, we are reaching the widest possible audience. We are not necessarily looking for specific skills but motivated people, eager to live a complete experienceAll profiles are welcome; diversity and inclusivity will be our guiding principles to build a collective that reflects the diversity of our audiences. »
