Coventry City Council

Coventry Ambassadors

Thank you Coventry Ambassadors

***Click here to view the Coventry Ambassador video***

 

The London 2012 Olympic Football competition came to Coventry and brought with it thousands of visitors during the Games in July and August 2012.

 

More than 300 applicants were recruited to be volunteers, with roles such as team leaders, linguists and general ambassadors who were based at key city centre locations and in the last mile leading up to the City of Coventry Stadium.

 

We would like to thank all the Coventry Ambassadors for providing such a first class welcome to everyone they came into contact with during Games Time in Coventry.

 

Ambassadors supported Days 44 and 45 of the Olympic Torch Relay, 12 matches of Olympic Football from 25 July to 9 August and the Paralympic Flame Celebration event on 25 August.

 

Recognised by their unique pink uniform please check out the facebook page to see some photos of the Ambassadors in action.  

 

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***Download the Coventry Ambassador Fact Sheet here***

 

Coventry Ambassador Role:

Coventry Ambassadors will have three main duties.

      Supporting key London 2012 events:

• Olympic Football fixtures 25 July – 9 August
• Olympic Torch Relay evening celebration event on the 1 July 2012
• Live Site Big Screen events

      Hosting visitors:

• Signposting to key city centre attractions
• Welcome at key transport interchanges
• Information and assistance / enquires
• Guidance on route to Olympic venue

      Acting as an Ambassador for the city:

• Friendly, helpful, informative and polite
• Create the right impression of Coventry
• Be welcoming, be positive and be proud!

Coventry Ambassadors involved the following key partners: Coventry City Council, Coventry University, CSW Sport and Voluntary Action Coventry.