Qiang Wei, deputy director of CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, revealed on Jan. 16 that Beijing will commence official volunteer recruitment for Beijing Olympic Games in June this year, which will target university students and be open to those from all sectors of the society.

Qiang said that volunteers are an important component of Olympic Games preparation. Beijing citizens are enthusiastic and hospitable with the sense of honor and responsibility for the capital of China, which is a favorable premise and basis.

Olympic Games volunteers will be mainly composed of young people and the volunteer recruitment is open to all parts of China and the globe. Beijing welcomes young people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan as well as those from other countries and regions to join the volunteer group. This reflects the international orientation, extensiveness and inclusiveness of the volunteer group. This volunteer recruitment will not only serve the Olympic Games, but also help promote the development of China's volunteer services.

(Chinesenews.cn January 18, 2006)