Volunteering is open to everyone from all backgrounds. There is no upper age limit, but you must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Full Congress volunteer
Volunteer for the four days of the World Congress (9–12 October 2023) in return for complimentary registration. You will be asked to volunteer for 4 hours each day, and you will be involved in designated sessions throughout the morning or afternoon. Volunteers can attend any scientific sessions outside of their designated volunteer hours. All volunteers will receive a Congress-branded t-shirt.
Day volunteer
Applicants must work or live in France to become a day volunteer at the World Congress. Volunteers will receive complimentary registration for the day of their involvement. You will be asked to volunteer for 4 hours each day, and you will be involved in designated sessions throughout the morning or afternoon. Volunteers can attend any scientific sessions outside of their designated volunteer hours. All volunteers will receive a Congress-branded T-shirt.
What will I be doing?
If your application is successful, further details will follow closer to the Congress date, including a full rota, arrival times and venue information. You may be asked to:
What skills, experience and attributes do I need?
Along with having great communication and interpersonal skills, we ask that you are:
What can I expect from FIGO?
In return for your valuable support, we aim to ensure that volunteering at the FIGO World Congress is a fulfilling and worthwhile experience. You will have support from staff, with the opportunity to gain and develop skills and meet other volunteers. FIGO will issue a certificate of participation to all volunteers following the event. On the application form, you will be asked to select which specialist streams are of most interest to you and FIGO will endeavour to assign you to related scientific sessions.
How to apply
Please complete this form and send it to enquiries@figo2023.org to apply as a volunteer.
Successful applicants will be responsible for the organisation and funding of their participation, including accommodation, travel, necessary visa applications and sustenance.
To check your travel requirements, please visit France-Visas – the official visa website for France. FIGO can provide a letter of invitation to successful applicants. Please note that letters of invitation can only be issued to volunteers involved in the Congress and not accompanying guests.
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