London 2012

Lorraine Roberts: Games Maker

Published 10 July 2012

Lorraine Roberts, student support and guidance tutor at the University of Brighton in Hastings, has been selected to support the volleyball competition at this summer’s Olympic Games.

When Lorraine heard the Olympics were coming to London she just had to apply. She had always had an interest in the Olympics and Paralympic Games. She was a sprinter herself and attended various events – not at Olympic level but good enough for county trials.

She first applied two years ago and it was only in March 2012 that she received an email inviting her for an interview. Lorraine explained: “I went to the Excel Centre in London. It was so exciting. First there was the identification check, followed by a video, then Sebastian Coe and Eddie Izzard welcoming us and congratulating us on being shortlisted. This was followed by an interview with another volunteer.”

Two weeks later Lorraine received an email congratulating her on her appointment and her journey began. She attended training in Hackney, London where she met lots of fellow volunteers. Next on the schedule is her venue training.

Lorraine will be a Games Maker for the volleyball at Earls Court in London for 10 days on 10½ hour shifts and will cover a variety of tasks.

Lorraine continues: “I am really looking forward to collecting my uniform as then I will really feel the Games are underway.”