Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade Volunteer Recruitment

Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade Volunteer Recruitment Brochure
Approved by affairs council of department of human resources of executive committee on Nov. 11, 2015.
(http://www.taipei2017.com.tw)
Purpose of recruitment：
The Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade (http://www.taipei2017.com.tw) will be held from August 19, 2017 to August 30, 2017. This is an international comprehensive sport event for university athletes between the age of 17 and 28 that is held every two years. It is divided into a Winter and Summer Universiade and is often called the “Small Olympics.” The number of participating countries and athletes are second only to the Olympics. Over the years, more than 150 countries and over 7500 athletes and officials all over the world have participated in this event.
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the event. We therefore would like to‘ welcome all college students aged 18 and above with a ability to communicate in Chinese, English, and a third language to sign up to become volunteers of Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade. This is an opportunity for you to serve as an international volunteer, to improve your international communication skills, and accumulate work experience. If you are enthusiastic about serving people and broadening your horizons, you are most welcome to sign up as a volunteer for the Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade!

Recruiting Unit:
Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade Department of Human Resources of executive committee; Department of Education, Taipei City Government

Period of Participation:
Training and Internship Period: August 12-18, 2017
Event Service Period: August 19-31, 2017

Required qualifications:
Foreigners who are eighteen years old and above with a proficiency in both Chinese and English.

A vaccination certificate, health insurance certificate, and related documents are required. The following people can apply:
Foreign students studying in Taiwan.
Foreign non-students who live in Taiwan.
College students recommended by participating countries. (One person per participating country. The applicant cannot be part of the delegation of the participating country. )
Foreigners not resident in Taiwan.
People from China, Hong Kong and Macao

With the experience of volunteering
Equipped with communicating ability of third language
Admission Quota: 400 people

Application period:
1st stage: March 1 2016 to June 30 2016.
2nd stage: August 1 2016 to December 31 2016.
Interviews in person or through telephone will commence from the third week after application deadlines.

Application procedure:

For your initial application, you should prepare the following documents：
1. An application form, with a 1.5-inch head shot taken within the last six months.
2. An Internet registration sheet (Please print the sheet after finishing the online application procedure.)
3. A general regulations sheet
4. A personal data consent form, with the signature of the applicant to consent the personal data collection, processing, and usage.
5. A copy of your insurance documents
6. Copies of your Birth Certificate & Passport

Online registration starts from March 1, 2016 and closes December 31, 2016. On the website, applicants will be asked to fill out application data and a registration form, upload a personal photo, registration form, and provide a short self-introduction (including relevant supporting information such as important achievements, awards, and qualifications. After confirming your registration, please print the Internet Registration Sheet and send it within the application period together with the above-mentioned documents to:

the volunteer management center of the University of Taipei
No.1, Aiguo W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist.
Taipei City 10048 or No.2, Sec. 4, Nanjing E. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City 10553

An dmission notice will be published on the volunteer website no later than February 1, 2017. Accepted applicants need to log into their online volunteer account and confirm whether they will attend or not at once. Attendants need to ask a family physician for a health certificate, upload a copy to their online account, and sent the original to the volunteer management center at the address above within 14 days. In addition, you will need to upload a copy of your plane ticket (or a purchase receipt), including information about your arrival and departure, and indicate if you require a transportation service. The recruiting unit is entitled to revoke the application if the applicant fails to provide the required documents by June 4, 2017.

Evaluation Criteria： Conducted by interviewing in person or on the phone. Evaluation criteria include foreign language abilities, volunteering experience, and general social skills.

Service duties：

Specific tasks required from volunteers are as follow:
1. Receive members of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) or of delegations of participating countries and their companions. Assist in receiving guests and handling affairs related to their participation in the event and their living requirements.
2. Assist in the preparation of venues, transportation, interviewing athletes, holding press conferences, doping tests, award ceremonies, etc.

The Executive committee of the Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade reserves the right to distribute volunteer assignment to their discretion.

Service regulations：

You are required to wear a uniform and hang tag while on duty. You are required to remain at your assigned post, maintain a warm, professional attitude, and perform your duties to the best of your abilities.

You are required to perform your duties in a timely manner, and to sign in and out of your assigned duties.

You should perform your duties in accordance with Volunteer Service Act and related regulations of Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade, and follow the guidance of personnel.

Your work schedule will be arranged before the event, in line with the requirements of your unit.

If you fail to turn out for duty, you should inform the volunteer management center, and help arranging for other international volunteers to cover your shifts.

If you are absent without due reason more than twice during the event, your volunteer qualification will be canceled and volunteer certificates and related souvenirs will not be issued.

Perks and benefits：
1. A Service certificate, issued inChinese and English , describing the service provided and service hours.
2. Various Taipei 2017 29th Summer Universiade related souvenirs

1.A group life accident insurance and medical insurance for the effective period of the volunteer services .
2. With the required equipment, including a uniform, hat, badge, etc.
3. Participants can apply for a dormitory room.
Visa:
Visa free period is according to the type of possessed passport. Participants who want to extend their tourist visa in Taiwan for over 30 or 90 days cannot apply for visa-free or visa-on-arrival, but should instead apply through and overseas office of R.O.C. for a tourist visa for their intended period of stay. The host and organizers assume no responsibility when the period of stay cannot be extended.

Methods of reporting-for duty and the liaison unit:
University of Taipei, Boai Campus (No.1, Aiguo W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City)
TEL：(886-02) 2311-3040 ext. 8521、8523
(886-02)2570-7017 ext. 2509、2511
Contact Number: (886-02) 2311-3040 ext. 8521 / 8523
(886-02)2570-7017 ext. 2509 / 2511
E-mail：tms_karina@mail.taipei.gov.tw