Anyone aged 16 in May 2023 can apply for a role at the event if they live in Slovenia, while the age was 18 for those applying from overseas.

International candidates are no longer being accepted, but there is still a chance for local people.

Most candidates have already been interviewed with those successful receiving training and education.

As "faces of the festival", volunteers will not just be present at the sporting venues but all over Maribor.

Key roles will include informing fans, welcoming guests at hotels and airports, distributing accreditation, media support, giving directions and supporting athletes, officials, referees and national teams.

Volunteer roles must be carried out in an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation.

• Benefits of volunteering
• Areas to volunteer

Benefits of volunteering

As well as gaining a memorable life experience, boosting their CVs and meeting new people from across Europe, the volunteers at Maribor 2023 will benefit from the following perks:

• Volunteer uniforms
• Free use of public transportation in Maribor 
• A hot meal and drinks during work
• Insurance for the time of participation in the event
• Training
• Support and assistance from mentors
• Accommodation if the distance to Maribor is greater than 70 kilometres
• Receipts/certificates for the work done, indicating the hours and description of the work, which can be used as a reference

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Areas to volunteer

Volunteers at Maribor 2023 will work across a number of areas, meaning there is something for everyone to engage in.

• Office support
• Accreditation office
• Accommodation office
• Sport
• NOC services
• VIP, protocol and ceremonies
• Marketing and PR
• Transport and logistics
• Infrastructure
• Security
• IT department
• Catering
• Anti-doping