I've been contacted by quite a few Olympic volunteers and transport workers who have concerns about how they're going to get to the Games early and return late at night.

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Indeed, at the new Nikaia Olympic weightlifting hall there were more volunteers and officials than paying spectators for the early sessions.

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The homecoming also celebrated those who supported the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games including coaches, volunteers and torchbearers.

BBC: Olympic and Paralympic homecoming in Manchester

The centre was also responsible for training 250 volunteers to help during the Olympic torch relay last year.

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Chief Constable Debbie Simpson wants to capitalise on the impetus volunteers created at the 2012 Olympic sailing and windsurfing events in Weymouth.

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Charity volunteers, public figures and Olympic and Paralympic medallists are among those in Warwickshire to be recognised in the New Year Honours.

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She praised the large contingent of volunteers who adopted many roles during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, held in London during summer.

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Olympic gold medal winner Heather Stanning has officially opened a village shop staffed by volunteers.

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At Olympic Plaza, a public square in downtown Calgary, a breakfast is hosted every morning by Stampede organizers and volunteers.

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