The Weymouth and Portland Ambassador Programme is the officially recognised volunteer scheme, in Weymouth and Portland, outside of the London 2012 Games Maker programme and has been awarded the Inspire Mark by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).


The Weymouth and Portland Ambassador Programme will enable people to volunteer during the Olympic and Paralympic period in 2012 at key locations in Weymouth and Portland. The Olympic and Paralympic period for the Weymouth and Portland Ambassador Programme will run from 26 July – 9 September 2012; a total of 46 days. All volunteers will be trained; wear officially branded uniforms and they will be recognised for their valuable 60 hours of commitment.

Up to 800 volunteers will be required for the WPA Programme and the application process starts 17 June 2011 and closes on 17 October 2011. The WPA Programme is an all inclusive programme that promotes equality and diversity.

Successful Weymouth and Portland Ambassadors will….. deliver an outstanding visitor welcome by communicating useful, accurate, appropriate information in an engaging way. By being friendly and efficient hosts to spectators and other visitors, offering assistance to all, including those with accessibility requirements, provide fantastic customer service and leave lasting, reputation enhancing, memories for all involved.

The only criteria you have to meet before applying to become a Weymouth and Portland Ambassador is that you are.....

1. Enthusiastic about the Olympic and Paralympic Values.
2. Committed to the Weymouth and Portland Ambassador Programme.
3. Passionate about Dorset.

So if you think you have got what it takes to be a Weymouth and Portland Ambassador then click onto http://tinyurl.com/4xvegtr and complete the application form.

Be Inspired...Be Part of It!!!