Mayor gives under-18s chance to join the Olympic volunteers

Good news for our young volunteers!

London 2012 has now said it is "looking at opportunities for those under 18".

Young Mayor Kaycee de Belen, 16, had written to the 2012 chief Lord Coe to urge a rethink of the policy - which was introduced to comply with laws on child protection and working hours - saying it would deny thousands of teenagers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

A spokeswoman for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Locog) said: "We have set a general entry point at 18 years. However in line with our vision to inspire young people, we are also looking at opportunities for those under 18."