With 290 days remaining to the kick off, the volunteer programme for the 2010 World Cup has nearly reached 50,000 applications. If you are interested, you have until the end of the month to send in your details. Click here for the email address.

To run the event, South Africa will require 15,000 volunteers and the Organising Committee expects to reach the 50,000 mark by the closing date of August 31st.

Danny Jordaan, the CEO of the Organising Committee was happy with the numbers and has spoken about the importance of the volunteers.

Danny Jordaan
We are honoured by the tremendous response we have received. We can see how excited people from all around the world are about 2010 in the number of applications we are receiving from volunteer hopefuls. They are eager to be part of this World Cup that will showcase Africa’s capabilities to the world.

The volunteers are the face of the World Cup, the first and last point of contact for the many visitors expected during the tournament.