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Here is a chance to provide some useful feedback about your experience at the 2009 Arafura Games. For us to improve and grow the event, it is important that we seek comments and suggestions from everyone involved. As a member of the workforce, you have a valuable insight into the event and we hope you take 5 minutes now to complete this survey. Thank you for your time and effort for this Arafura Games and we hope to see you again in 2011!
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Background
The Arafura Games began in 1991 as the ‘Arafura Sports Festival’ with 1500 participants from seven countries competing in 13 sports. On the eve of the 2009 Games, the Arafura Games is now an international-standard sporting competition. Over the years, tens of thousands of athletes, spectators and officials have been involved, alongside thousands of hardworking volunteers, without whom the Games wouldn’t be possible. For the Arafura Games 2009, a team of more than 1000 dedicated volunteers will be required to help deliver the event.
Each team will have a Team Attache to assist in ensuring our international teams are informed/ looked after during their stay in Darwin. The Team Attaches can assist with assist with competition information, transport and venue information, with recommendations for restaurants and shops for specific dietary needs and general information about the Games. In addition to the Team Attaches, there are numerous volunteers who work across important areas such as accreditation, airport welcome and departure, communications, medal presentations, transport, media and more. Darwin community groups representing different cultural groups are also involved in the Games, providing support functions such as billeting athletes, hosting welcome events and providing interpreter services for our international teams. Service organisations such as Rotary and Lions Clubs as well as sporting clubs assist with various vital roles in the operational aspects of the events including car parking and ushering. Our local youth associations such as the Defence Force Cadets, Scouts and Junior Rangers assist with medal presentations and other important Games functions.
 Download the Workforce Volunteer Information PDF
Download the Workforce Accreditation Instructions PDF
 Click here to start the accreditation process
Sport and Games workforce
Our volunteer workforce is divided into two broad categories – the sport workforce and the games workforce. Sport workers will help deliver an international standard sporting competition in 27 sports, eight of which incorporate events for athletes with a disability. Games workers will deliver the Games services roles that ensure the smooth operation of the event.
Games volunteers can choose from plenty of exciting roles, including working in the accreditation or media centre, running information booths, setting up at public locations or meeting and greeting teams as they arrive at Darwin airport. Times are flexible to suit individuals, and no experience is necessary for most roles because full training is provided.
Who is eligible to volunteer?
Generally you must be at least 16. If you’re under 16 and keen to volunteer, contact us as an exception could apply to your case. If you’re under 18, we’ll need your guardian’s permission.
All volunteers will need to undergo a criminal history check and those wishing to be drivers will have additional checks on their drivers licence and pending fines carried out.
We want people of all skill and ability levels. Placement interviews will help match volunteers with appropriate and interesting roles. Our venues will be wheelchair accessible.
Northern Territory Government Secondments
Download the Secondment Information Sheet PDF
 Download the Secondment Approval Form
Northern Territory Government employees can be seconded to fill a role at the Games, without using their leave, with the approval of their supervisor/s and agency chief executive. If you’re interested in seeking a secondment for the 2009 Arafura Games, we encourage you to secure the support of your supervisor, then phone us on 08 8999 8999 to discuss it in more detail.
We encourage everyone to use this online accreditation system, however if you require a paper copy of the accreditation form, please contact accreditation.arafura@nt.gov.au or phone +61 9 8999 899.
10 reasons to volunteer
- Experience working at an international multi-sport event
- Gain new skills and experience in your area of volunteer work
- Free entry into all venues so you can see the sports action when you’re not rostered on
- Free transport on Games buses to and from the venues
- As part of the team, you receive an Arafura Games shirt for your role during the event
- Receive a certificate of appreciation – a record of your achievement to place on your resume
- Become an ambassador, not only for the Arafura Games but for the Northern Territory and the nation
- Meet inspirational people – athletes, coaches, international sports conference speakers and other volunteers
- Gain personal satisfaction and a sense of pride in contributing to an event that benefits our community in so many ways
- Meet new people from different backgrounds and make life long friendships with people from all over the world
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