The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) will take place in Dublin from 10th to 17thJune 2012. Volunteers will have an integral role to play in the success of the Congress. Between two and three thousand volunteers will be needed during the week of the Congress and also to assist in preparations in the months leading up to the Congress. The Congress is planning for 80,000 participants in the closing ceremony; 25,000 participants each day; 12,000 international pilgrims, 5 continents and 2,500 young people. This will be the biggest international event in Ireland in 2012, one that will have a significant impact for Ireland with the largest gathering of the Irish Catholic Church since 1979.
The Congress is recruiting volunteers for a wide range of roles and if you would like to get involved please visit the IEC2012 website www.iec2012.ie/volunteer and fill out an online application or request an application form from the Congress office. For more information please contact the IEC2012 offices on (01) 2349900 or volunteeradmin@iec2012.ie
The Congress is also actively seeking offers of host accommodation in homes in the Dublin area for pilgrims. If you can offer free accommodation in Dublin to one or more pilgrims during the 50th International Eucharistic Congress please contact the IEC2012 offices on (01) 2349900 or volunteeradmin@iec2012.ie
