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By becoming a volunteer you will help thousands of people enjoy Sydney and the activities of WYD08 as well as help Sydney celebrate the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI.

Special offer

Not only do you get to be part of the largest event in Australia's history, just by volunteering you will:

• On completing your commitment to work volunteer shifts, you will receive an exclusive invitation to a special audience with Pope Benedict XVI, where he will thank the 8000 volunteers for their work and dedication before he leaves Australia
• Automatically go into the draw* to win:
  • 2 tickets for BridgeClimb

This offer is valid until Friday 13 June, so don't miss out!

*The special offer is a gratuitous lottery

Apply Now

There are two ways you can apply to be a volunteer.

Apply online by clicking one of the red buttons or call +61 2 93905997.

Volunteers will make up the majority of the workforce and will play a vital role in ensuring pilgrims are well looked after during WYD week.

There are many roles to be filled such as pilgrim services, administration, catering, media services and production staff.

Volunteers must be available to work from Monday 14 July 2008 till Sunday 20 July 2008.

We also have many volunteer roles that will allow people to work in the months leading up to WYD08.

See the volunteer FAQ section for more information.