33,722 people from across the capital and beyond have responded to the Mayor Boris Johnson’s call to register to become a London Ambassador during the London Games in 2012.
The original target was to secure 25,000 registrations but the program has attracted unprecedented demand to become one of the 8,000-strong army of welcoming guides needed to help visitors. From today, all those who registered now have until February 28th 2011 to complete the online application form at the London Ambassadors website and shortlisted applicants will be interviewed between April and July 2011.
Successful recruits will then be trained and equipped with the skills needed to assist and inform visitors to London, answering questions about the capital and helping guide them to the outdoor screens broadcasting the Games across central London, and its key attractions, from museums and theaters to restaurants and shopping districts.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: ‘The huge number of people signing up to my program is excellent news, however it should come as no surprise that so many Londoners want the honor of this once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their great city to our visitors in 2012.
‘I thank everyone who has registered and now urge you to waste no time in filling out your applications to ensure you don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique part of the capital’s extraordinary history.’
Source: london.gov
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