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We aim to assist Christian communities in using the excitement created by the Olympics & Paralympic Games to stimulate projects in their local area.

Time For 2012 is a new project set up by Time For God and inspired by the opportunities created by London's hosting of the Olympics and Paralympic Games. On one hand we aim to assist Christian communities in using the excitement created by the Games to stimulate projects in their local area by linking them with a full-time volunteer. At the same time we seek to offer willing volunteers a stretching and rewarding experience through which God can change their lives and use them to impact communities in Britain. As an organisation we will wholeheartedly support both our volunteers and placements throughout their time working together leading up to the Olympics.

The plan is to recruit volunteers and placements who have hearts to serve! We here at TFG will listen and work hard to match up volunteer(s) with a placement, finding a good fit for both. Experience tells us that this is an important process into which everyone needs to come with an open mind and realistic expectations.

Time For 2012 volunteers will then join the placement for a period of two years to help realize its vision, whether that be to encourage community engagement in sport, culture, mission or prayer. Volunteers might be involved in helping to set up new initiatives or supporting ongoing projects that will run alongside the preparations for and hopefully continue beyond the Games. We are planning to set up placements for volunteers to begin working in either September 2010 or January 2011. Naturally the flesh and bones of this project will develop with time and we ask those getting invovled to be flexible and get excited as it takes shape!

FULL-TIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

For a few weeks in the summer of 2012, London will be the focus of the world! This massive event is serving to highlight many of the needs, the suffering and brokenness in our society. You could join local churches and organisations by helping them to take the excitement generated by the Games and allow God to use it for good in their communities.

For example you could be running a community cafe, developing a sports ministry, setting up a furniture exchange programme, organising national outreach programmes, or getting alongside those in need. We're not only looking for people who are sporty (if you are that's BRILLIANT!) but also people who are interested in gaining experience in administration, event planning, PR, and communications. If you have a heart to serve and are ready to take on challenging and meaningful responsabilties we want to hear from you.

Your life and the lives of others will be changed!

Duration

Two years

Start Dates

From September 2010 or January 2011 to the end of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Costs / Benefits

Pocket money and accommodation

Requirements

Willingness to serve others and work with the community.

WHY BECOME A TIME FOR 2012 VOLUNTEER?
* time to commit to and invest in a particular community
* time to understand and serve its needs
* time for God to move in and through you
* time to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone
* time to grow and develop new skills
* time to gain work, leadership, and ministry experience
* time to learn more about yourself, explore future vocations
* time to take advantage of support and training opportunities
* time to build relationships with people from other cultures, challenge, and learn from one another
* time for the once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the exciting build-up to the Summer Olympic Games

Although the demands and rewards will vary from placement to placement, in each case, you will only receive as much as you have invested of yourself!