r/FIFAVolunteers

I am very excited to be a part of this exciting journey and feels soooo blessed. Cause i was a student volunteer for 2002 korea world cup (was not thru fifa ) and I moved to Canada , and get to volunteer officially this time for 2026 worldcup!!

Ive booked my training and shifts but I just cannot find a nanny or babysitter to cover me for a few hours so I can go pick up my accreditation and uniforms...

I read that friend and family are not allowed but if I have no choice but brining my child ...would I be blocked by co volunteers at the door??

Any uniform volunteers here , need your advice!!

Thank you!

I tend to be very picky about the way clothes fit me and generally favor comfort over all else. I end up altering an overwhelming majority of my clothes outside of the comfy styles I gravitate towards. Female, short, fat, and hourglass measurements... yeah, I shop for clothes that fit-ish but can be altered to be perfect.

Anyhow...

I initially was thinking of converting the shorts to a skirt but I think that might be a bit too noticeable and cause an issue. Will probably do that afterwards. Or perhaps add a slight taper to the leg. Hmmm.

But... the t-shirts... do yall think minor alterations for a better fit would be okay? Nothing extravagant, but things like shortening the length of the body and sleeves? Little things to help it fit as intended instead of like a short person wearing tall people clothes? Going from way too baggy to a "relaxed" fit?

(For those that might say I should have sized down, I got the size that fits my chest and hips. This means that because of my shape, other parts are left super oversized. For better or worse, this is normal for me)

The website say that any alterations are not allowed but limited services will be provided for those with a disability. I don't fall into the disability category so I would be breaking the rules.

My idea/hope is that I can alter for a better fit and have it go unnoticed. Is there anyone in a role that might have some insight on any aspect of how this could go? I have no idea if there is a part of check in that is uniform inspection or what. Who would be looking for things like that? Would something so minute even be caught?

For note, I am at Fan Fest with split shifts between Media Ops & Hospitality.

Edit: I have been considering altering 1 or 2 of the shirts and having a spare unaltered one with me as a back up. Asking for insight because we all know there is a difference between rules and the enforcement of rules. As mentioned earlier, the intention is to basically switch the pattern from standard sizing to MTO. Keep the same fit of the shirt, just adjust it to my fit my height.

What is up with these pleats?? Who are these made for?? They are crazy!

Hi everyone,

Is anyone else having issues booking their shifts?

The system says we are required to book at least 5 shifts, but as soon as I select my 4th shift and try to add the 5th, a message pops up saying "maximum hours reached" at 4.

So basically, it’s telling me I have to book 5, but limiting me at 4 and won't let me submit

Is this happening to anyone else right now? If you figured out a workaround or know if it's a known system glitch, please let me know! Thanks!!!

(Already created a ticket for support but no response so far)

In the support channel it tells you where to go to change your birthdate. So my profile shows correctly but under Personal Data it shows the date off by a day like many of you. Will I be able to get my accreditation?

I wasn't able to book my shifts in the window they gave, so I reached out and explained to them what happened and they copied and pasted what was on the portal and sent it back to me: " We ask that volunteers book their shifts within seven days of receiving their invitation to book. Once the seven days have expired, your role offer may be revoked and given to someone else. "

This was almost a month ago and I've received no other communication, does anyone know if there's a chance of me getting my role? At my in person training they said that we wouldn't have a problem booking shifts or anything since the role isn't packed with people. (this is Philly)

Lowkey all the goody two shoes acting like they’re holier than thou and trying to lecture on morals and respecting a multibillion dollar company that has historically not treated communities well make me want to quit :D

I love soccer and was genuinely so excited to be selected and be a part of this experience. But the more people I see kissing so much ass and being disrespectful and condescending to anyone who has anything remotely negative to say about fifa and the whole volunteering process, the more I wanna quit and not be around these chuds.

I hate how some of the community is making me question my commitment to the whole thing.

Really shows how a few bad apples do ruin the bunch :/

Has anyone who is volunteering the SF games gotten an email to pick up their uniforms yet?

Went to pick up my uniform and accreditation today in Toronto, but was denied because my DOB was incorrect in the system.

They told me to submit a ticket ASAP and said I’d receive a link so they could correct the DOB. They also mentioned that everything else is ready to go, it’s just the DOB issue holding things up.

Pretty frustrating, especially since it seems like multiple people have been reporting the same problem. Has anyone else dealt with this already? How long did it take to get resolved?

Was just curious if we're allowed to stay or not after we're done with our shift, assuming there's time left, or if we must exit the grounds as soon as our shift is done and grab a GA or Premium ticket from Ticketmaster to enjoy the festivities just like everyone else?

For those who already did uniform pickup and accreditation how long did it take 🤔

I’m volunteering in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Thanks in advance!

Am I the only one who’s completed the online E-learning, but hasn’t received any communication about booking shifts or picking up accreditation in NY/NJ?