According to the SVM spokesperson, Thabo Osekeng, Botswana's recent good performances in sport on the international stage has made everyone want to be involved, hence the expansion of the movement. Osekeng hailed various community leaders for the support they have offered the movement by encouraging volunteers to register. The movement was launched in Molepolole on Saturday marking the sixth destination of countrywide launches that started in May this year.
It has already been launched in Selebi-Phikwe, Francistown, Gaborone, Serowe, Maun, and Tsabong. The next and final launch will be done in Lobatse at a date to be determined. "People have been coming in impressive numbers to register with us wherever we are launching. We just want to promote the spirit of volunteerism in sports because sport cannot go anywhere without volunteers," Osekeng said. He said what is important is for volunteers to understand what they are in for, as they have to volunteer their time and skills. He said volunteers should get into their task wholeheartedly with passion for their activity rather than expecting cash incentives. He said everyone could be a volunteer regardless of expertise or calling.
