FIFA has opened volunteer applications for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027, and more than 6,000 volunteers will be recruited to support the tournament across eight Host Cities in Brazil. You apply online through the FIFA Volunteer Community, and applications are open only for a limited period. At Youth Works Hub, we read FIFA's official announcement and summarised who can apply, what volunteers receive and how to apply. This is a FIFA programme and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps.
About the Volunteer Programme
⚽ FIFA invites people from Brazil and across the globe to volunteer at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, which it calls the world's largest women's sporting event.
💛 FIFA describes volunteers as the heartbeat of its events, playing a key role in their organisation.
📣 More than 100,000 people registered their intention to volunteer since July, but this preliminary registration is not an application.
🌍 Applications are open to people from Brazil and across the globe, as long as they meet the entry requirements below.
Where You Could Volunteer: Eight Host Cities
🏙️ The tournament runs across eight Host Cities in Brazil: Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
🏟️ Volunteer roles are available at competition and non-competition venues, from stadiums to airports, training sites and hotels.
📆 The operational period of the tournament is June and July 2027.
Roles and Functional Areas
🧩 There will be more than 30 volunteering roles during the tournament.
🛠️ Volunteers provide essential assistance in over 20 functional areas, including Media, Technology, Transport, Competition Management and Ceremonies.
Who Can Apply
🎂 You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
🛂 You must be a Brazilian national or legally permitted to enter Brazil during the competition.
🗓️ You must be available to commit to between seven and ten shifts during the tournament's operational period in June and July 2027.
🗣️ Knowledge of Portuguese or English is essential, and additional language skills will be considered an advantage.
🌱 No previous volunteering experience is required.
What Volunteers Receive
🍽️ Meals during their shifts.
👕 A full adidas uniform.
🚌 Transport solutions within the Host City.
🎁 Additional tokens of appreciation in recognition of their contribution.
🎓 Robust training, recognition initiatives and experienced personnel to assist volunteers throughout their involvement.
Costs and Funding
🤝 Volunteering at FIFA events is unpaid by definition, and the programme is not an Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps project. The official announcement lists meals during shifts, the uniform and transport within the Host City; it does not mention flights or accommodation.
How to Apply
🔑 Join or log in to the FIFA Volunteer Community.
🏆 Select the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 tournament.
📝 Complete and submit the application form and a short online assessment.
⚡ Applications are open for a limited period of time, so FIFA encourages applying as early as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can volunteer at the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027?
Anyone aged 18 or over who is a Brazilian national or legally permitted to enter Brazil during the competition, can commit to seven to ten shifts in June and July 2027 and speaks Portuguese or English.
Do I need volunteering experience?
No. FIFA states that no previous volunteering experience is required, but knowledge of Portuguese or English is essential.
Is the registration of interest the same as an application?
No. The earlier registration of interest does not serve as an application. To apply, you must submit the application form and the short online assessment in the FIFA Volunteer Community.
Are volunteers paid?
No. Volunteering is unpaid, but volunteers receive meals during shifts, a full adidas uniform, transport within the Host City and additional tokens of appreciation.
Is this an Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps project?
No. It is a FIFA programme, separate from Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. To see how we check the opportunities we share, read how Youth Works Hub verifies opportunities.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
📝 Apply: https://volunteer.FIFA.com
📰 Official announcement: https://inside.fifa.com/tournament-organisation/volunteers/media-releases/volunteer-applications-open-womens-world-cup-brazil-2027
