World Youth Day is primarily a youth event, but will involve the entire community. There are many ways you can get involved with WYD08, with potential prizes on offer for those who participate.

Special offer for Volunteers

Volunteers who complete all of their shifts, will be invited to attend an exclusive special audience with Pope Benedict XVI where he will thank them for their hard work and dedication. This is event is something money can't buy, but by becoming a volunteer you can be part of this event and much more! Read more

Special offer for HomeStay Hosts

Simply by becoming a HomeStay host, you will receive guaranteed access to Randwick Racecourse for the Final Mass on Sunday, plus the chance to go into a draw* for a range of other money can't buy opportunities to be part of Papal events. Read more

*The special offer is a gratuitous lottery

HomeStay

We need you to help us house pilgrims through our HomeStay program, where Homestay Hosts in the Sydney basin will host two or more pilgrims in their homes.

Apply online or call 1300 993 793.

Volunteer

Volunteering is another rewarding way in which you can be an integral part of WYD08. There are two ways you can apply to be a volunteer.

Online forms

Apply online or call +61 2 93905997.