After an inspiring first day of UniSport ViLA, the Saturday edition brings a deeper insight into one of the key segments of sports events – volunteering! On Saturday, March 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, participants will have the opportunity to learn all about volunteer management, team organization, and practical tasks that are an essential part of this year’s program.
What to Expect?
The program kicks off at 10:00 AM with an official welcome from Haris Pavletić, President of the Croatian Academic Sports Federation. Following that, Anja Gelo and Ivana Aničić, experienced volunteer coordinators, will give a lecture titled “Volunteer Management in Sports Events: Practical Insights.” Participants will learn what it’s like to work with volunteers, how activities are planned, what the most common challenges are, and how to overcome them.
After a coffee break, the second part of the program continues with Ilona Matijević, Ivana Aničić, and Sara Ćetković, who will introduce the practical tasks and divide the participants into teams. Through hands-on activities and teamwork, participants will apply their newly acquired knowledge and gain valuable first-hand experience through interactive assignments.
Who Are the Lecturers?
Anja Gelo – A long-time volunteer and volunteer coordinator at numerous national and international sporting events, including UniSport Finals, the European University Games, two European Water Polo Championships, the World Handball Championship, and more. Since 2024, she has taken on the role of Volunteer and Accreditation Center Coordinator for UniSport Finals.
Sara Ćetković – An expert in EU project management with extensive volunteering experience at sports events such as the Davis Cup Final and the WTA Croatia Bol Open. She is active in international organizations and a recipient of several prestigious volunteer awards.
Ivana Aničić – Project manager of UniSport ViLA and legal and volunteer affairs advisor at HASS. She has designed volunteer programs for major sports events in Croatia, including the 2016 European University Games, which gathered over 1,600 volunteers.
Ilona Matijević – A media expert with broad experience in leading communication strategies for large sports events. She has worked on numerous international competitions and specializes in digital promotion of sports events.
If you’ve ever considered volunteering in sports, want to learn how volunteer teams are organized, or plan to lead volunteer programs in the future – this is a lecture you won’t want to miss!
See you on Saturday!
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