EuroBasket 2025 - volunteer call

The EuroBasket 2025 tournament will be played at the Nokia Arena in Tampere from 27.8. to 3.9.2025. The volunteer call is now open!

We are looking for volunteers to share our enthusiasm for making this international basketball event happen. Volunteer positions will run from 21 August to 5 September 2025. We appreciate a positive and flexible attitude and a customer service mindset. We offer unique experiences, a great team spirit and the opportunity to learn something new or build on your work experience. Volunteer positions are open to 18 years and older, unless the position specifically states an age limit of 15 years. There is no upper age limit, and everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, life situation or work experience. 

What do volunteers do? 

Volunteer roles are available in a variety of areas, and each volunteer team has its own team leader. The team leader is responsible for assigning tasks and work shifts. 

Each volunteer is expected to commit to at least four shifts. We are looking for volunteers for the following positions: 

• First aid and medical care (on-call nurses and doctors)  
• Team hosts 
• Referee and commissioner hosts  
• Floor sweepers & ball-boys  
• Service team  
• Game recordings service 
• Accreditation  
• Catering and lounge  
• Event office  
• Transportation  
• Construction and maintenance  
• Sustainability  
• Access control and security  
• Communications and media services  
• Event info on the venue and grandstands  
• Hotel info desks 
• Ticketing 
• VIP and guest services 

You can find more detailed task descriptions here. 

What do volunteers get? 

• Great experiences and teamwork, new acquaintances and international work experience 
• Opportunity to learn new things, discover your own strengths 
• Volunteer clothing and equipment package. (The local organizing committee will charge the taxable value of the package, according to the tax authorities' instructions, which will be refunded after the event if the volunteer does not wish to keep the package and returns it to the organiser.) 
• Hot meals during shifts of more than 6 hours 
• Coffee, tea and snacks in the volunteer lounge 
• A public transport ticket for local bus and tram services 
• Volunteer events and training sessions 
• OP Pohjola's insurance during work shifts and assignments 
• Diploma for all and certificate of employment on request 
• Opportunity to watch games from the volunteers' stand, if work shifts and assignments allow 

What is expected of a volunteer? 

• Participation in volunteer training courses 
• Commitment to at least four shifts 
• Adherence to agreed guidelines, rules and agreements 
• Working during the agreed shifts to the best of your ability 
• Reliability, punctuality, initiative, can-do attitude 

Sign up and be part of a unique basketball event! 

You can find the application form here. 

Please note! If you have already volunteered at our events and have GateHQ access,log in and sign up under Profile -> Events. You can let us know which days are convenient for you by going to Profile -> Working Days. There is a long way to go before the event, so the working days can be changed if necessary. If you want to change the volunteer position you are applying for, you can do so under Profile -> Volunteer Positions. 

In December, you can also apply for volunteer positions in the EuroBasket 2025 qualification game between Finland and Serbia. The match will take place at the Metro Arena in Espoo on February 21st, 2025.

Let's make an unforgettable basketball tournament together. Welcome to join us!