BELGRADE – November 09, 2026 -- Anyone aged 18 or over by 15 April 2027 who can commit at least 15 days can still apply to volunteer at Expo 2027 Belgrade, and first-timers are welcome. More than 19,000 people from 154 countries have already applied to the Expo Playmakers programme, just over six months before the opening.
More than a third of applicants come from abroad
Over 7,100 applications arrived from outside Serbia, which is more than a third of the total. They came from Russia, China, Germany, Italy and other countries.
Digital, pavilion, protocol and sports roles draw the most interest
Candidates have shown the strongest interest in supporting the digital team and the pavilions of international participants. Protocol and the sports programme are also popular.
Selected volunteers will get role-specific training and practical experience in an international event setting. They will also build new skills and international contacts. After completing their assignments, they will receive an internationally recognised volunteering certificate.
The 93-day Expo runs from 15 May to 15 August 2027
Belgrade will host the first Specialised Expo in the Western Balkans under the theme 'Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All'. Organisers expect more than four million visits over the 93 days.