Belgrade – November 09, 2026 -- More than 19,000 candidates from Serbia and 153 other countries have applied to the Expo Playmakers volunteer programme for Expo 2027 Belgrade, just over six months before the Specialised Expo opens.
International applicants make up over one-third of the pool
More than 7,100 applications come from abroad, over a third of the total. Submissions arrived from Russia, China, Germany and Italy, among other countries.
The most sought-after assignments are support roles for the digital team and the pavilions of international participants, followed by positions in protocol and the sports programme.
Selected volunteers receive tailored training and a certificate
Chosen volunteers get training matched to their assignment and hands-on experience at an international large-scale event. After completing their service, they receive an internationally recognised volunteer certificate.
Applicants must turn 18 by April 15, 2027, and commit to at least 15 days of volunteer work during the Expo. Prior volunteering experience is not required.
Belgrade hosts the first Specialised Expo in the Western Balkans for 93 days
Expo 2027 Belgrade runs from May 15 to August 15, 2027, under the motto "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All." Organisers expect more than four million visits over the 93 days.