The Mediterranean Games in Almería in 2005 is a sporting event of great importance. 23 countries and 4,000 sportsmen and women will take part in it, along with thousands of people who will look after many other aspects so that the Games can take place: Judges and referees, officers, delegates, journalists, etc.

We all want the XV celebration of these Games to be a success. But, to achieve this goal, the participation of the Almerian society through its support to the Organising Committee for the Mediterranean Games Almería 2005 (COJMA 2005) and to the different institutions and entities that are a part of it, is needed.

The greatest demonstration of this popular support will be the volunteers of Almería 2005. Without them and without their collaboration and effort, the Mediterranean Games could not take place. Attention to sportsmen and women and to the Mediterranean family, as well as the functioning of the installations, the running of the competitions, the information to the public, etc, will largely depend on the volunteers' good work.

Therefore, if you were born before 1 June 1987 and are aware of what the Mediterranean Games mean to your town, the time has come for you to make up your mind and join us.