The Japanese organizing committee for next year's World Cup finals (JAWOC) will accept volunteer applications from April 16 to June 15 for soccer's showcase event to be cohosted by Japan and South Korea.
JAWOC plans to take on about 12,000 people to work at its headquarters in Tokyo and at local branches in the 10 municipalities that will host matches during the May 31 to June 30 tournament.
The work of the volunteers will include directing spectators at the stadiums and assisting with information technology and public relations.
Applicants are required to be 18 years or older as of April 1, 2001, and will need to take part in language training. Foreign applicants must be able to speak Japanese. Volunteers will have to work on all match days at the JAWOC offices where they will be registered for the tournament.
JAWOC will provide meals and uniforms to volunteers.
who will be prohibited from watching matches while on duty and will not be given any game tickets. Application forms will be available at the government offices of the 10 match hosts and at the World Cup official shops throughout Japan. The address for Internet applications is www.FIFAworldcup.com