Beyond the glitz and glamour of the sporting excellence on show was an army of volunteers who were determined to make the Games the best yet.
As the nation celebrates a decade since the event, we got in touch with four remarkable volunteers who share their experiences and what they’ve been up to since.
You can find their videos below, and head to our YouTube channel to hear from volunteers from the London 2012 Olympics too.
Watch Lynsey speak about how much she learned from the experience, the friends she made along the way, and the value of volunteering.
Receiving a personal thanks from a childhood inspiration was one of James’ favourite memories of his time as a volunteer. See his story here.
Starting at the London 2012 Paralympics, before going to the Tour de France in 2014 and then the Rugby World Cup in 2015 – Nicola’s volunteering story is a remarkable one.
Sebastian worked as a reporter at the #London2012 Paralympics, and had quotes from his interviews published in national publications.
The skills he picked up while volunteering started him on a journey which has led to Lima, where he is now an English teacher.
Exploring how a traditional South Asian sport is building community, fostering inclusion, and shaping a more diverse and representative sporting landscape across the United Kingdom.
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Each year on 12 August, International Youth Day shines a spotlight on the vital contributions young people make in building a better, more inclusive world. The 2025 theme, “Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation Through Technology and Partnerships”, underscores the creativity, leadership, and collaborative spirit that young people bring to addressing global challenges.
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The Sport and Recreation Alliance has today published its new five-year strategy, titled ‘A United Voice for Sport and Recreation’.
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