Welcome,
The Big Opportunity helps the London Voluntary and Community Sector make the most of the opportunities provided by the London 2012 Games and gives them a voice in shaping a sustainable legacy.
For more information about The Big Opportunity, click on the tabs to the left or download the attached leaflet.
If you would like to receive our e-bulletin you can sign up by going to www.lvsc.org.uk/tbo
For more information about The Big Opportunity, click on the tabs to the left or download the attached leaflet.
If you would like to receive our e-bulletin you can sign up by going to www.lvsc.org.uk/tbo
What's New
Gamestime Volunteering
LOCOG has now launched its Gamesmaker volunteering programme for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games The process is explained at www.london2012.com/volunteering People with specialist skills can begin the process now, but if your skills are more general the programme will open for full registration on 15 September 2010. However, you should look at the criteria now to decide if you can make the commitment they are asking for. Applicants can opt to volunteer for either or both the Olympic and Paralympic Games
In addition the Mayor of London has launched the London Ambassadors scheme which seeks to attract 8,000 people to act as volunteers across 30 sites in London to welcome the millions of people who will be visiting the capital during the Summer of 2012. For more information visit
http://www.londonambassadors.org.uk/
Please note that these are two distinct programmes. If you wish to be considered for both you will have to make two separate applications.
Inspire Programme
The London 2012 Inspire programme officially recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the Games. London 2012 is looking for a range of Inspire Programme projects, including sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering and business.
For more information on if your project would benefit from and be eligible for inclusion in the Inspire programme visit
http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/inspire-programme/index.php
Small Grants for Improving Neighbourhoods in Greenwich, Newham, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
LOCOG is running a £1,000 small grants fund for neighbourhood improvements inspired by London 2012 as part of the Changing Places programme supported by Keep Britain Tidy and Lee Valley Regional Park. For details visit:
http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteering/changing-places/create-your-own-project.php
Tickets to Watch the Games
Ticketing pre-registration has just been announced. Visit www.tickets.london2012.com or for those without internet access, call 0844 847 2012. Tickets go on sale in mid-2011. If you see any adverts for ticketing packages before the official launch these are likely to be fraudulent. Please ignore them.
LOCOG has now launched its Gamesmaker volunteering programme for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games The process is explained at www.london2012.com/volunteering People with specialist skills can begin the process now, but if your skills are more general the programme will open for full registration on 15 September 2010. However, you should look at the criteria now to decide if you can make the commitment they are asking for. Applicants can opt to volunteer for either or both the Olympic and Paralympic Games
In addition the Mayor of London has launched the London Ambassadors scheme which seeks to attract 8,000 people to act as volunteers across 30 sites in London to welcome the millions of people who will be visiting the capital during the Summer of 2012. For more information visit
http://www.londonambassadors.org.uk/
Please note that these are two distinct programmes. If you wish to be considered for both you will have to make two separate applications.
Inspire Programme
The London 2012 Inspire programme officially recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the Games. London 2012 is looking for a range of Inspire Programme projects, including sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering and business.
For more information on if your project would benefit from and be eligible for inclusion in the Inspire programme visit
http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/inspire-programme/index.php
Small Grants for Improving Neighbourhoods in Greenwich, Newham, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
LOCOG is running a £1,000 small grants fund for neighbourhood improvements inspired by London 2012 as part of the Changing Places programme supported by Keep Britain Tidy and Lee Valley Regional Park. For details visit:
http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteering/changing-places/create-your-own-project.php
Tickets to Watch the Games
Ticketing pre-registration has just been announced. Visit www.tickets.london2012.com or for those without internet access, call 0844 847 2012. Tickets go on sale in mid-2011. If you see any adverts for ticketing packages before the official launch these are likely to be fraudulent. Please ignore them.
