SBP seeks volunteers for World Cup hosting

With the opening of the 2023 iteration of the FIBA World Cup on August 25 creeping closer, the next stage of preparations was launched earlier this month, with the Local Organizing Committee introducing its Volunteer Program at the Novotel hotel inside Araneta City.

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Chairman Emeritus Manuel V. Pangilinan shares, "The monumental task of co-hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, including its final phase, is upon us, and the challenge to deliver has never been as daunting. But we Filipinos have always been known to come together and unite for causes most worthy, and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, I sincerely believe, will move us to showcase that quality to the rest of the world."

He adds, "I therefore invite every Filipino, from all walks of life, to be part of this global sporting event, starting with the launch of its own Volunteers Program."

SBP President Al S. Panlilio says, "We at the SBP are in full support of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Volunteers Program. We will extend all possible resources both here in Manila and around the country, to ensure that anyone who wants to contribute to this worthy cause is able to do so."

The program seeks to determine around five hundred volunteers that embody the "Bayanihan" spirit and showcase our world-class Filipino hospitality.

Interested applicants will need to meet these requirements:

• Need to be at least eighteen years of age by August 1, 2023
• Fluent in English and Filipino (knowledge of additional languages will help)
• Fit to render work
• Confident and comfortable dealing with stressful situations, and ones with conflict
• Fully vaccinated (will need proof of vaccination)
• Residents of the Philippines

In addition, the Volunteer Program will also reflect FIBA's preference in establishing a diverse and inclusive basketball community.

Successful applicants would be assigned to a specific aspect of the World Cup hosting of their choosing, including Sports, Venues, Games Services, International Relations and Protocol, Safety and Security, FIBA World Congress, among others. They would be entitled to have the official tournament uniforms, meals, IDs, transportation allowance, and a certificate of participation.

One can register at www.fbwc2023.rosterfy.com/register, with those who have inquiries can send their questions and clarifications to volunteers@philippines.worldcup.basketball.