{"id":14785,"date":"2026-01-29T09:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/?p=14785"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:50:25","slug":"be-part-of-the-action-join-norway-chess-as-a-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/en\/2026\/01\/29\/be-part-of-the-action-join-norway-chess-as-a-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Part of the Action \u2014 Join Norway Chess as a Volunteer!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"601\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Do you enjoy working with people, being part of live events, and contributing to something truly special?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"601\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Norway Chess 2026 is now inviting volunteers, preferably based in Oslo, to help deliver one of the world\u2019s leading chess tournaments, taking place from 25 May to 5 June at Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika in Oslo.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"601\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14786 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816067450-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Volunteers at Norway Chess\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816067450-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816067450-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816067450-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816067450-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816067450-317x178.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816067450.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"930\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each year, Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women bring together the world\u2019s top players, national and international media, partners, and spectators. Behind the scenes, a dedicated volunteer team plays a vital role in creating a smooth, welcoming, and professional event experience \u2014 and this is your opportunity to be part of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1254\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and service-minded volunteers for a variety of roles, including security, hospitality and guest services, ticketing and merchandise, and drivers. No prior chess experience is required \u2014 what matters most is a positive attitude, good teamwork, and a willingness to contribute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1589\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Volunteering at Norway Chess offers a unique chance to gain hands-on event experience, meet new people, build your network, and experience an international sports event from the inside. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. The programme is primarily aimed at local volunteers, and travel or accommodation is not covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1676\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udc49 Read more about the roles and how to apply:<\/span><\/strong><br data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/en\/volunteer\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">norwaychess.no\/en\/volunteer\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1755\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>We look forward to welcoming new volunteers to the Norway Chess team in Oslo!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1755\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14788 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816070956-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Volunteers at Norway Chess\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816070956-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816070956-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816070956-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816070956-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816070956-317x211.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768816070956.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"902\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you enjoy working with people, being part of live events, and contributing to something truly special? Norway Chess 2026 is now inviting volunteers, preferably based in Oslo, to help deliver one of the world\u2019s leading chess tournaments, taking place from 25 May to 5 June at Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika in Oslo. 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