(Beijing, January 27) -- The recruitment of volunteers for the Beijing Olympic Games is scheduled to begin in August this year and the work will be done online, a BOCOG official said today.

   Li Shixin, who is in charge of the volunteers' work at the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG), said quality service of the volunteers is an important factor to ensure the success of an Olympiad.

   As a key carrier of the Olympic spirit, the volunteers provide a direct channel and route for the public to participate in the Games and experience the Olympic charm, Li told the media covering the unveiling of the 2005 Top Ten News Stories on Beijing Olympic Games.

   In 2006, he said, BOCOG will continue to improve the policy on the subject and launch the volunteer recruitment program for individuals in August. Submission can be made online.