BEIJING, January 15, 2008 -- The Beijing Olympic Volunteer Coordination Group held its 11th meeting on January 15, 2008, in Beijing. The overall target of the volunteer work in the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, focusing on five aspects, has been finalized, according to the meeting.

1. Further improve the mechanism, and make steady progress in the volunteer work for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

2. Make all-round efforts to do a good job on the organization of the games-time volunteers.

3. Make sure the city's volunteer works carry on smoothly to guarantee city operation.

4. Focus on the long-term development of the volunteer services to expand the organization of social volunteer work and the themed activity of "Smile Beijing."

5. Make sure the achievements of the volunteer work during the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be preserved and carried on.

Generally, the overall target of the volunteer work is to organize the volunteers to provide first-class services for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Meanwhile, the Olympic spirit should be highlighted and the overall quality of the Chinese youth should be improved through the practice of volunteering for the Olympics and society.

The volunteer work of the Olympic and Paralympic Games would promote the overall development of the volunteering service cause of the whole society and the construction of a harmonious society in Beijing.