José Joaquín Puello, president of the organizing committee of the Santo Domingo Pan Am Games, said that he expects to recruit 20,500 volunteers to work on the organization of the 2003 games. They will be recruiting volunteers from schools, universities, the Armed Forces, the police, the clubs. Also, from the Civil Defense corps, ministries of Tourism, Sports, Education, Public works and the Armed Forces. Also, from the Dominican Red Cross, the Firemen, Jaycees, churches, boy scout organizations, business organizations and non-governmental organizations. Padre Sergio Abreu will direct the volunteers’ organization, assisted by Hector Rodríguez. Volunteers will be needed to assist in the games administration, communications, entertainment, media, promotion, special events, protocol, accreditation, organization, technology, languages, health, transport and other departments.
