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Paris Olympics volunteers are the unsung heroes of the games

Paris Olympics volunteers are the unsung heroes of the games
Making your way through Paris Google Maps with your friends. But once you get around some Olympic events, people bathe them green, they'll get you around. If sparking fan frenzy was an Olympic sport. Josephine Boudin would win gold. It's just funny to hype them up for the competition. They're going to see. I guess that's our job. That's what we're here for. And that's just the star tens of thousands of volunteers are the first contact for fans headed into the games. This is like *** dream for me. Like, you know, I'm *** volunteer for the volleyball and be, and this is such *** good venue and such *** good mood. I love it just, and they set the tone for what can be *** once in *** lifetime experience. It's very great. Sorry for my English. It's great. It's good to see people from everywhere and from delegation, from athletes and like the scores of fans, they too come from all over and just as Tracy, they can occasionally use *** little help themselves. I'm always like, oh, I'm so lost. You have to find another volunteer to help you. I hear you.
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Paris Olympics volunteers are the unsung heroes of the games
The Paris Olympics are not just about the athletes and the competitions; they're also about the volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. Josephine Bodin, a volunteer at the Paris 2024 games, said, "It's just fun to hype them up for the competition they are about to see. I guess that's our job, what we're here for."These volunteers, often the first point of contact for fans, are responsible for a variety of tasks, from providing directions to sparking fan frenzy. Tracey Andre, another Paris 2024 volunteer, shared, "This is a dream for me. I'm a volunteer for volleyball and beach volleyball. It's such a good venue and such a good mood. I love it."Their enthusiasm and dedication set the tone for what can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many attendees. Alexandre Gibot, a volunteer at the games, expressed, "It's very great, it's great. It's good to see people from everywhere and it's from delegations and from athletes."These volunteers come from all walks of life and from all over the world, each bringing their unique perspective and energy to the games. According to the organizers, approximately 45,000 volunteers will be assisting at both the Olympics and Paralympic Games. The process of recruiting these volunteers began as early as March last year, indicating the importance and scale of their role in the games. While the athletes may be the stars of the show, the volunteers are the unsung heroes, working tirelessly to ensure that the Paris Olympics are a memorable experience for all.

The Paris Olympics are not just about the athletes and the competitions; they're also about the volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Josephine Bodin, a volunteer at the Paris 2024 games, said, "It's just fun to hype them up for the competition they are about to see. I guess that's our job, what we're here for."

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These volunteers, often the first point of contact for fans, are responsible for a variety of tasks, from providing directions to sparking fan frenzy.

Tracey Andre, another Paris 2024 volunteer, shared, "This is a dream for me. I'm a volunteer for volleyball and beach volleyball. It's such a good venue and such a good mood. I love it."

Their enthusiasm and dedication set the tone for what can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many attendees.

Alexandre Gibot, a volunteer at the games, expressed, "It's very great, it's great. It's good to see people from everywhere and it's from delegations and from athletes."

These volunteers come from all walks of life and from all over the world, each bringing their unique perspective and energy to the games.

According to the organizers, approximately 45,000 volunteers will be assisting at both the Olympics and Paralympic Games. The process of recruiting these volunteers began as early as March last year, indicating the importance and scale of their role in the games.

While the athletes may be the stars of the show, the volunteers are the unsung heroes, working tirelessly to ensure that the Paris Olympics are a memorable experience for all.