Organisers launched their search for more than 13,000 volunteers on June 1, with those successful set to form a group called the "Commonwealth Collective".

Roles available include drivers, first aiders, meet and greeters, venue preppers, kit carriers and courtside assistants.

"As volunteers are the heart and soul of the Commonwealth Games, it is very exciting to launch the search to find 13,000 special individuals to form the Commonwealth Collective," said Dame Louise, the Commonwealth Games Federation President.

"They will be the face of Birmingham 2022, interacting with athletes, officials and spectators to create experiences that will last a lifetime. 

"The Commonwealth Collective will showcase the very best of the West Midlands, the country and the Commonwealth, so if you are passionate about being part of Birmingham 2022, I would urge you to submit an application to be part of an event that will be truly memorable."

Volunteer applicants must be aged 18 by January 1 in 2022, and can select preferred areas of interest including event services, accreditation, transport, sport and media.

A young volunteer programme for 14 to 17-year-olds will begin recruitment in the autumn.

"The pandemic has seen so many wonderful examples of people coming together to support their neighbours and each other and has served to underline what we have always known - that we are stronger together," said Birmingham 2022 chairman John Crabtree. 

"We will now see this first-hand at Birmingham 2022 with the formidable Commonwealth Collective. 

"Our volunteers will be part of something special and the Collective will celebrate the unique qualities of each and every one of them. 

"We know that together the Collective will be a shining example of the best of the human spirit."

Birmingham 2022 is due to run between July 28 and August 8 in the English city.

To apply to volunteer click here.