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Dylan and Sukah learn from Deano!
Go check your application!
I said no to para, yes to arrivals, no to prep.
i think i said no to parra, yes to arrivals and yes to prep
i havent even got the conformation email yet…
Then you may not have submitted properly. go back and check.
Dylan - are you old enough? You have to be 21 by the time the Olympics are on.
Anyone else heard back?
TJ have you heard anything after your english test?
Got some weird Russian email.
Once you translate it, it says:
Dear (th) Tristan,
We are grateful for their willingness to volunteer and contribute to the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Games in Sochi! It is the volunteers will be the main driving force of the upcoming Games will create a unique atmosphere of hospitality, Russia will show millions of visitors!
First, we propose to pass an automated online test to determine the capabilities and competencies provided by Detech.
The purpose of the test - to identify the personal qualities and strengths that will assign each candidate on the most suitable position within the selected activities. For more information on the content and structure of the test, as well as recommendations for its passage, can be found on our site (the “Educational Materials” The file “DT test info”).
Watch for newsletters - your e-mail address received a letter from our partner Detech c address .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with instructions for passing online tests.
Please test a week after receiving an invitation from a partner Detech. After passing the test, we will inform you about further steps.
Organising Committee “Sochi 2014”
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Dylan - are you old enough? You have to be 21 by the time the Olympics are on.
I was sure it said 18 when the games rolled round, but if its 21 then no i will not be haha, ohwell, guess ill just have to use my leave to goto japan or something that year
Umm, I think I got in?
Opening Ceremony: 7th Feb 2014
Yeah i have the same thing.
But when you click under My Application it still says it is being processed.
Oh and i still don’t have the weird Russian email yet!.
Ahh, mine does as well .
Keeping you bums in the loop:
Dear Mr/Mrs Brown,
We are pleased that you wish to become a volunteer and play a part in the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi! Volunteers will be the driving force at the forthcoming Games, helping to create a uniquely hospitable and cordial atmosphere, and welcoming millions of visitors to Russia!
Preliminary you are assigned to:
Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee Volunteer Hub, Moscow
Your application is now being under consideration. Later your hub assignment will be finalized based on your functional area of preference, skills and experience. Look out for our regular updates!
If you have any question, please contact Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee Volunteer Hub .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Please be patient about possible repeating notifications.
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee
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I’d love to volunteer but I’m underage and my parents would hit the roof so… :(
Hey TJ was that ontarget test in russian for you cause mine was!