Volunteers are crucial for the Generation Games. People of all ages and backgrounds put in so much energy and passion. It’s a privilege to work together with so many fabulous people around the world! Meet some of the local coordinators and other volunteers.
Kyrian Mello
Generation Games Lausanne 2016
AISTS (Lausanne, 2015-2016)
“It was definitely a remarkable part of my year and I will always keep it as a happy memory.”
Heidi Bråten
Generation Games Lillehammer 2017
Sports counselor at the Norwegian Sports Association
Heidi and many students (sport management) set up the event in Lillehammer.
José Carlos Carvalho
Generation Games Viana do Castelo 2017
GAF – Office of Family Assistance
“This inclusive event is fantastic for everyone in the community”
Inka Helin
Specialist, Generation Games Tampere 2017
Inka Helin
Generation Games Tampere 2017
Specialist, Tampere Events
“The teams had a very good time, the atmosphere was excellent.”
Siri Koch-Larsen
Generation Games Oslo 2017
Project leader, City of Oslo
Siri prepared the event together with Oslo Car free city and many others.
Rajashree Bhattacharyya
Generation Games, Guwahati 2017
Sport consultant, UNICEF India
Rajashree volunteered at the Lausanne edition in 2015. She is heading the organizing committee of the Guwahati edition, 10 December 2017.
Laurens Wielaard
Generation Games Rotterdam 2014
Specialist, Tampere Events
“It’s an awesome initiative, it was a great pleasure to be part of it!”
Eunice Havenaar
Generation Games school edition, Gouda 2016
Teacher, Livingstoneschool, Gouda
“The event is perfect to underline the 21st century skills, for all generations!”
Dr. K.C. Bloom
Generation Games Salem 2017
Professor at Salem State University
“Every comment I’ve seen or heard has been how great it was”.
Dr. K.C. Bloom
Professor at Salem State University
Next to local coordinators, volunteers can play various other roles. Over the years, hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers have played a valuable role during the Generation Games. Meet some of them:
Oladapo Ajayi
Generation Games Lausanne 2016
AISTS, Lausanne (2015-2016)
Oladapo made great photos and volunteered at several sports activities.
Maaike Scholten
Generation Games Lausanne 2016
Communications manager
Maaike helped out with a big smile at several sports activities, like disc-golf.
Leon Simons
Various Generation Games editions
Former international player / Dutch Korfball Federation
Leon gives great clinics during several editions, promoting the sport of korfball.
Otonye Iworima
Generation Games Lausanne 2016
AISTS, Lausanne (2015-2016)
Otonye, an athlete herself, supported at soccer and disc-golf with great enthusiasm.
Olga Commandeur
Generation Games Rotterdam 2012
Olympian, fitness promotor national TV
Olga gave an energetic fitness clinic and moderated a discussion about generations collaborating.
Carles Alba
Generation Games Lausanne 2015
Inhabitant of Lausanne
Carles supported the sport of korfball, with the whole Alba family.
Interested in being a local coordinator? Or play another role? Do you think you can set up an edition of the Generation Games? Please get in touch with us: info@generationgames.com! We can share all the information you need.
