BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 13. Venue training
sessions conducted on 10-11 May under the Volunteer Programme for
the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) have
concluded successfully, bringing together more than 2,100
volunteers ahead of the event, Trend reports via WUF13 Azerbaijan Operating
Company.
Across the two-day programme, volunteers received extensive
briefings on the event venue, operational coordination, safety
procedures and departmental functions, while also being equipped
with the core protocols and guidance that will underpin activities
throughout the Event.
The WUF13 Volunteer Programme stands as a key initiative aimed
at strengthening youth leadership skills, encouraging innovative
thinking and expanding opportunities for international
experience.
Selected from a pool of 16,000 applicants through a rigorous
multi-stage selection process, volunteers will support a broad
range of operations throughout the event, including guest reception
and registration, coordination of information services,
organisational support across session and exhibition venues, as
well as cultural programme delivery.
A number of volunteers have already commenced supporting
operations across their designated areas of responsibility in the
lead-up to the event.
Set to take place in Baku from 17 to 22 May, the thirteenth
session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be convened under the
theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and
communities” and will serve as a platform for strategic discussions
shaping the future of cities.
