16.01.2025 – 09:00
SRG SSR
Basel (ots)
Joint press release from the Presidential Department of the canton of Basel-City and SRG SSR.
From today, volunteers can register for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Around 700 volunteers are needed to help organize the world’s largest musical event and contribute to the atmosphere of the host city. Varied tasks and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look await them. Anyone aged over 18 can apply – good local knowledge is an asset. The organization is provided by Swiss Volunteers.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel is a major event – and 700 volunteers will be at the heart of the action. From today, January 16, 2025 at 1 p.m., people interested in participating in the largest musical event in the world will be able to register on the Swiss Volunteers platform www.swissvolunteers.ch.
Through their commitment, volunteers help to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the host city of Basel and play an essential role in making the event unforgettable. Their tasks are varied: from supervising international delegations to welcoming fans and media, including managing visitor flows, assisting at information and registration points and logistical activities. The ESC offers volunteers not only an exclusive behind-the-scenes look but also the opportunity to participate in a unique collective experience.
Knowing the region well is an asset
The Eurovision Song Contest is all about diversity and inclusion – and this is precisely what should be reflected in the team of volunteers. People from the region who can make a valuable contribution through their local knowledge are particularly welcome.
Any person aged at least 18 at the time of registration and available for at least ten days between May 1 and May 20, 2025 can submit their application. The selection of volunteers will be based on their availability and skills, including language skills or familiarity with Basel and its surroundings.
Full preparation awaits the volunteers. In addition to training, volunteers will be fed and provided with clothing for their mission, which they can keep as a thank you for their help. Requirements vary depending on the focus area; For certain positions, an interview is organized beforehand.
Partnership with Swiss Volunteers
The organization and coordination of volunteer work in Basel is made possible through close collaboration with Swiss Volunteers – the national non-profit organization committed to the promotion and enhancement of volunteering. The Swiss Volunteers platform allows volunteers to easily specify their preferences and skills, thus ensuring targeted mission planning. Thanks to this system, the recruitment and mission planning of some 700 volunteers is ensured optimally.
A keen interest
Since September 2024, interested people have already had the opportunity to pre-register as volunteers for ESC 2025 via a contact form. The feedback is very encouraging since nearly 7,000 people have already expressed their interest. All pre-registered people were informed on January 15 by email of the next steps.
Contact:
Maja Hartmann
Media Relations ESC Host City
+41 79 859 10 75
[email protected]
www.eurovision-basel.ch/volunteers
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