Praise for EURO volunteers
The 5,000 volunteers who made a crucial contribution to the success of UEFA EURO 2008™ have received resounding praise as the “smiling face” of the tournament.
Tireless dedication
The tireless dedication of the volunteers – ambassadors dressed in light blue – in the various sectors of the event in Austria and Switzerland helped everything run smoothly at a tournament which enthralled football fans and given such a positive image of football. Swiss Football Association president Ralph Zloczower said: “I have special gratitude for the 5,000 volunteers in their blue jerseys,” he said. “They were our face to the outside world – and the face of EURO 2008 was friendly, helpful and co-operative in the way they presented themselves. I’d like to send my special thanks and congratulations to them for the great efforts they have made.”