I was a Games Maker at the Olympic Park, and had the time of my life. I scanned more tickets, gave more high-fives and took more photos (of spectators) than I ever thought possible. I would love to thank all spectators who gave in their 'spare' tickets - you gave us Games Makers the opportunity see sports we would otherwise have missed, and experience the Park in a way we never dreamed. You say we made YOUR Games - but honestly you made OURS! Thank you all!

Just spotted this video. As one of thousands of Gamesmakers, you're welcome! It was a joy, and utter joy. Your thanks and appreciation are touching.

I was a Gamesmaker at Wimbledon and after being at the Opening Ceremony, started my shift with 2 hours sleep! The atmosphere was so exciting and friendly ( especially the army welcoming us in) It was a priviledge to have been involved in such an iconic venue and to see the delight in watching people see Centre Court for the first time! It was a very emotional and fun experience and of one that will remain with me forever. So thanks LOCOG for giving me the chance to be involved and we did it!!

It was indeed a pleasure and a privilege to have served the 2012 Olympic Games! Paul Grant Hillier, Operations Steward - Equestrian, Greenwich Park Proud Olympic Games Maker - Canada

All the Volunteers, Games Makers and Ambassadors have made these the greatest games. Just wonderful. Thank You.

I was a Games Maker at the Olympic Park doing Venue Entry. Not the most glamorous job making everybody pour out their liquids etc but everyone was so nice and understanding and overcame my shyness. Yesterday after waking up at 5:30 for a 7am start, volunteered to do the afternoon shift as it was my last day. Then in the evening someone from the paralympic family gave me a closing ceremony ticket, best night ever and a fitting end to a wonderful week, Thank you to him and all the spectators!

Had three daughters as Games Makers. They loved it all, even the not so glamorous bits - not everyone was front of house. Well done to them and all of you wonderful people for your service, respect, hard work and above all, your wonderful sacrifices and enthusiasm! You made it happen. Enjoy the party!

I was a gamesmaker at Eton Dorney and had a fantastic time. Everyone wanted to have a great experience, the Army and spectators as well as the gamesmakers and it was the experience of a lifetime. Thanks to everyone.

I was a Gamesmaker (Last Mile) at Wembley for the Olympics and then at Greenwich Park for the Paralympics. It was the best time of my life (so far) memories that will last a life time... I feel honoured and privilaged to have been a part of it! Friendships that have been made will go on and on... And yes i was crying at this... Thank Eddie! The ammount of little kids who said " I wanna be a Gamesmaker" Can we say we've "Inspired a generation"? Yes I think we can! Well Done Everyone!

I am a games maker i was based at the North Greenwich Arena. It was wonderful experience of my life ever. And i cant believe that people loves us soo much. I want to thank all those who visit us in NGA and made our days worthwhile and soo much unforgettable memories. I want to thank my coordinators , manager , supervisors , team leaders and finally last mile team members love you guys and you all are brilliant.

My husband was a Games Maker. He is retired on a pension. He paid out for the fares to the trainings and he put in many hours preparing for and during the Paralympic games. We spent the longest time apart in our 45 yr marriage as he stayed at our youngest son's in Stevenage as it was nearer than Northampton where we live in a retirement village. He loved every minute of his time as a Games Maker. I have written 2 poems about Paralympians on my facebook page. Thank you the public and athletes!

I went to the Olympics (3x) & the Paralympics (1x) & must say how great the Games Makers were. Everyone so cheery, positive, friendly, helpful,a wonderful bunch, from all walks of life, male & female, young & not so young(!), all ethnic groups. A wonderful heart-warming attitude - giving up so much time & energy for no financial gain at all - just pure altruism. You (& some great athletes & parathletes) made Britain & the Games great & put some pride back into this country. Thank u so much!

We went to three dfferent venues for events and were totally amazed at the gamesmakers, ambassadors and army. When did we Britsh become such smiley, helpful and totally lovely people? Never saw anything but smiles, helpfulness and good spirits - you were all soooo amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I was a Games Maker based at Lee Valley with the security team. It was an incrediable experience. I have met some amazing people. Working with the military was an honour and privilege. Their dedication, flexibility, politeness and friendly demeanour is to be commended. It has been a fantastic games, what an opportunity to have taken part in what has truly been an unforgeable experience.

as a gamesmaker at the Olympic village this brought a lump to my throat, l really really will miss my shifts now it's all over . l would like to thank all the people l worked with for giving me so much pleasure and for the memories that will last a lifetime, god bless you all

I see volunteers every day on my way to work - when I cycle from the Olympic village area, they are coming to work early in the morning or leaving the Olympic area late at night, kudos to them, it is amazing that people are still willing to help out for free!

Extraordinary people who gave their time energy and enthusiasm and made the games work better than anyone anticipated. A big thank you Gamed Makers. Bill Hole

I'm pretty sure when we signed up for the roles none of us GamesMakers expected anything like the response we received. We've been welcomed into the hearts of the country and treated as stars. We aren't all unemployed bums as doupyourflies seems to think, in fact I don't think I met anyone who was in all my time there. We took holidays from work to do something that we truely felt was worth while, and wasn't it just. Watching this has moved me to tears, as have so many other tributes. Thank you.

As someone who was a Games Maker and London Ambassador at non-competition venues, I loved every minute of it and never in anyway felt less because I wasn't where the 'action' was. The action was everywhere and the atmosphere infected every inch of the city and I'm sure the nation. It was a fantastic honour and privilege (just as Eddie said).

I was a Games Maker at the Olympic Park & I had great fun seeing all them smiley faces inside the park & everyone enjoying themselves

As a gamesmaker I can honestly say it's been both an honour and a privilege to work amongst you and I hope that we too have inspired not just a generation but also the nation.

I was a Games Maker at Weymouth and Portland, the atmosphere was amazing I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Everyone pulled together no matter what background they came from, we were all the same working for one goal, which was to make games enjoyable for all !!

How small you make our politicians look, when people like you ARE the Big Society and your efforts this summer outshine anything they attempt to do in running our country. Very many thanks to every one of you!

The games-makers volunteers were so much part of making the Olympic and Paralympic experience so good, and so were the Army and Air-Force, all those smiles. one or two stood out especially .. the dancing volunteer outside the megastore, and the volunteers on the raised chairs who made us smile as we walked in amongst thousands of others. Very special!

Very proud of my brother - just one of the awesome 70,000 volunteers! Aaron you star - enjoy that parade tomorrow - will be watching from down under. Wouldn't have been the same without all of you!

I was a Games Maker based at the Village. I left today for the last time - I cried my heart out all the way to the tube (then I realised people were looking at me!).(Thanks Eddie for making me cry, again!). The emotion of the experience totally overtook me, and will have a lasting profound effect. ThankYOU to all the athletes, coaches and helpers in the Olympics and Paralympics, as well as my fellow GamesMakers and LOCOG friends for being a part of his truly unforgettable experience. Now what???

I was a Gamesmaker at Greenwich Park. The waving flags and clapping hands of the huge crowd in total silence so as not to spook the Para riders' horses was magical. Jane McG

Like so many people, I have been completely overwhelmed with emotion over the entire Olympics spectacular. We had a day at the Olympic Park and the Games Makers were without doubt the most amazing collaboration of humanity. You made the day and the whole experience unforgettable. Thank you.

I was a gamesmaker for 2 weeks at the NGA. I can honestly say they were among the best two weeks of my life. The people I worked with, the public, everyone was just so friendly and happy to be a part of it. Enjoy the parade, wish I could be there, but the uniform will be worn with pride at work :)

I had the best time working in the Olympic Park, this video has made me just a little bit teary! A huge thank you to all the military staff, security staff and the Ambassadors as well - it wouldn't have been the same without them.

I have been awed so many times this Olympic and Paralympic games. It has restored my faith in human nature and my country. I intend to remember how I feel and to make sure that the legacy is kept alive in thought word and deed

All the gamesmaskers did the most amazing job working tirelessly during the Olympics making it such a great experience for every member of publc who attended. You are all superstars indeed. But please also remember those of us who were in the opening and closing ceremonies too and all the volunteers who worked so hard on those shows too, We are all one very big Olympic family and have achieved one of the best Olympic games in memory - Without us it would never have happened !! well done

Thank you to all the Games Makers who brightened each and every visit to the Olmpic Park. Without you the "party" wouldn't have started. We will miss each and everyone of you,

i was a young games maker and it was an amazing experience, i am so sad its all over, but i met a whole load of new wonderful people and my summer was truly AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't make the parade - but all my patients in my diabetic clinic today were treated by a nurse in gamesmaker uniform. Loved being a gamesmaker for the cycling road races and time trials. Only wish I'd had the availability to do the paralympics as well. Brilliant experience.

I was a Young Games Maker, part of a team of 10 in total, 2 adult leaders and 8 juniors. I dropped in just after the test event as one member was just too young to be eligible, best decision of my life! In total we raised over £8000 for the hotel, meals and travel expenses for the whole team and it was by far worth it! We were at Lords carrying the arrows from the targets to the archers! As a keen archer I found it inspiring and so Im aiming for a future Olympics!

Thank you, thank you Games Makers - you are superb!! Surely, surely got to be up for a special team of the year award at the annual sports' personality bash..? You helped make our Olympic day unforgetable - thank you.

The gamesmakers were exceptional! They are all to be commended - without them, the games would not have been nearly so good.

I only had the opportunity to experience the feelgood factor once, BUT WOW, WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!!!!! The volunteers/gamesmakers, whichever ones I encountered on my visit on 7th August, they were ALL amazing and I enjoyed them as much as the sport I went to spectate. THANK YOU, ONE AND ALL.

Eddie you made me cry!!! Not for the first time during my Gamesmaker experience, has the whole emotional experience reduced me to tears of joy!!! I was so proud to be a Gamesmaker and am so happy to be part of the legacy by being a member of the Gamesmaker Legacy Choir. Please check us out on KZfaq and watch us at the Parade tomorrow.

Was honoured to be a Games Maker. I had an experience I will never forget. Thank you :)

Being a Games Maker was a truly wonderful experience. I had an amazing time working at the Hilton Hotel and everybody was just ever so friendly! :D I have made so many friends and memories that would last for a life time

Can only agree with everyobody who has written here to thank the gamesmakers. you made the olympic in London so very special compared to earlier olypics. hope you have had just as much fun and smiles as we all had when meeting you:)

im so tired, have sore feet + legs but i have loved every minute of working at the NGA with WHEEELCHAIR BASKETBALL, AMAZING athletes and the AMAZING staff, but most of all the FANTASTIC , INSPIRING, and WONDERFUL fellow GAMESMAKERS! THANKYOU ALL for sharing this experience with me. NOW BACK TO RETIREMENT!

I went to the Olympic Park for the Paralympics and the Gamesmakers were all fantastic. So friendly and cheerful and of every age, every race and nationality. Can't wait for the Parade. So sad the Olympics and Paralympics will soon be over but hope the Park continues as a lovely place to visit for a day out. Am so proud of Team GB and proud to be British.

Thank you everyone! I was a games maker at the stadium, and we gamesmakers feed off of your enthusiasm for the games. Thank you for turning up happy and willing to have a great day out! We will miss it!

I think the volunteers were marvelous. I didn't get a chance to go to any games although I tried to get tickets but wasn't successful. This was my biggest disappointment and at 72 years old I won't get a chance to go to any other Olympics. However I did enjoy watching it all on TV but it isn't the same being there. Well done to the whole London experience xx

Most Gamesmakers had it really hard, due to the lack of organisational skills in assigning and supporting their roles. It cost them money (lots), their annual leave, missed meals, blood, sweat and tears. And yet they carried on, uncomplaining, and didn't fail to do their jobs with good humour and charm. They really are London's pride - wherever they came from.

at the winter olympics 2010 they were just as great... and you reminded us just how much fun they make the whole thing... not just being at the game but getting to the game., thank you ...... a former helper.. it was a party from start to the end and everyone made it a party and everyone it did not matter where you were from we there to have a fun time and become a family its a party just getting there

This video is unwatchable as it keeps freezing! As a gamesmaker I found this very disapointing after having a fabulous games. I was based at the North Greenwich Arena and I spoke to people from all over the world who consistently told us how well organised the games were and what a great job we were all doing. The feedback given was all positive. The whole experience was fantastic but exhausting. A one -off experience that will never happen again in my lifetime!!

The little girl at the end is just too adorable, Thank you face makers, awww bless her..lol

Well done to all !! What a spirit, feel and atmophere it must be brought into everyday life and not be lost, it's to good and precious to loose. Proud of you all great committment, energy and stamina by all. Special mention of blog by Pippa Field on life as a games maker was absobing reading, a real insight into behind the scenes and so well written too. Good luck in your forthcoming course Pippa!! So many stars everyone shone so bright!!

God bless your soul. You made my experience memorable. You may have gone back to your normal life, but we won't forget you guys quickly.

I went to London 2012 Olympic park 3 times the games makers were the best they helped me loads with everything thank you for making it the best games ever games makers

I was a Games Maker at the O2! Everyone working with me was so nice.

Thank you to all volunteers not just games makers!! Ceremonies volunteers, london ambassadors and all the others!!

As an Excel GamesMaker Eddie and the people commenting have just made me cheer but saddened by the production team that they only filmed GamesMakers at the Park and not at any of the other venues around the country.

OMG, i think i'm gonna cry! How I wish I could be in London on Monday!!!! I'm not sure I can wear my uniform at work, but i'll be following the parade on Twitter, trying not to go insane for being back in Argentina! To the LOCOG, thanks for this amazing experience. And to the other 69,999 Games Makers, WE MADE IT HAPPEN!!! :')

You are all AMAZING!!! You made it EXTRA special.Your enthusiasm, smiles,and energy!!! THANK YOU!!

I miss the Olympics :(

I can't belive it's the end I went there 5 times 😓 I'm gonna cry tommorow! Thank u everyone for making London 2012 so special!!!

I'd like to know who trained all these guys - 'cos hats off to them as well! ALL the volunteers were amazing - you couldn't find ONE that was less than excellent - whatever time of day. They made the party. One of the best Olympics ever and absolutely THE BEST PARALYMPICS without a doubt. I'll be there tomorrow screaming my thanks to you all.... and, P.S., didn't we have a crackin' soundtrack?!

Thank you games makers, for your energy and spirit. You can't buy what you gave to these games.

Very true! They did an amazing job. If only I were old enough :) THANK YOU GAMES MAKERS!!

Thank You to all! You really put the GREAT in Great Britain!

Brilliant, so much sharing and helping

You guys are totally awesome!

I was an Olympic and Paralympic Gamesmaker loved all of my 20 shifts :) Thank you x

Thank you to all the volunteers who made London 2012 such a fantastic experience, especially the Games Makers. They should not give the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award to an individual (too many to choose from anyway) but give it to all the London 2012 Games Makers. Eddie Izzards emotions at the end of this video sum up how great they all were.

As a Games Maker, thank you to the public for being so nice! Wonder if I can wear my GM uniform whilst teaching at school on Monday?

It's a cute video I can say first hand when I went to the village they asked me who I was supporting and I said Barbados and instantly All of them (about 6 and one on a loudapeaker) started cheering for.Barbados and wishing my country luck and a good games. Such a feel good

You were my one of my favorite parts of the games. You win my gold!!!

The Gamesmakers showed the world what can be great about Britain.

great privelege being an Ambassador at Wembley. well done to all the athletes

One of the volunteers let me sit on the high chairs and I directed a lot of people which way to go...sort of... I said "This is going this way and that way is going that way!" THANK YOU GAMES MAKERS!!!

Thank you for all England for Olympics Games. Gracias a todos los ingleses por la realización de los Juegos Olimpicos, siempre estarán en mi mente.

I loved it, would do it again.

If only we could bottle all the positive essence from these wonderful games and bring it out when the pressures of the 'real world' start to get us down. When you look at all the great things that have happened during London 2012, don't you feel that anything is possible? Proud to be British - yes! Proud to be a world citizen - yes! Please can we approach world problems in the same way?

I really enjoyed the sport, I can't honestly say the Games Makers were an enjoyable part!1) I didn't want shouting at thru a megaphone at 7:30am! 2)There was the one at the cycling road race that chucked the guys in front out of their seats because they went to the barrier on & then proceeded to create a scene between 2 sets of spectators & then shirked her responsibility for causing it, so sorry no they didn't make my Olympic Games! However, well done Team GB for a memorable sporting event!

brilliant they have done gt Britain proud

yeah one last time be proud to wear your uniform i will be doing a charity litter pick on monday in rugby so hell yeah going to wear mine

I'll be there on Monday =- see you all there!

Thank you gamesmakers. 3

Beautiful video, big up London!

Well done gamesmakers!

thanks game maker

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@andyb56 #Are you sure they were Games Makers? Everyone in our team was lovely. GMs were not to be confused with paid security staff who had to be more strict. They wore the same shirts but with black trousers...

THANK YOU GAMEMAKERS also I was rooting for America cause I live there but secretly I was rooting for Great Britain! Also there is this thing going on with some Londoners on KZfaq they call it Invading London by making videos search these videos: Race Walkers invade London by Lildeucedeuce, I'm Invading London by JennyBee, Training for the Olympics by 5secondfilms, Back Garden Olympics by JennyBee, Zombie Olympics by 5seconfilms, and Chaos Relay by TomSka and probably others but I forget.

Why are volunteer performers (and staff behind the scenes) in the four ceremonies never mentioned? Some rehearsed for up to 150 hours per show - that's a full month of standard hours work.

#thankyougamesmakers!

Saw my cousins in this :D

Some of my teachers are games makers and my friends parents :)

Thank you for your kind comments, but we never received 'training'. Those you met there, were there because they wanted to be there. If you didn't want to go, you didn't. They made it very clear that they would not come and find you, report you, etc. By that, only people who wanted to be there and were thus enthusiastic and happy were there. The one's who would have been miserable for the early morning starts, or couldn't be bothered would not have turned up. Almost like self selection in a way.

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Thank you game makers who have proved that money is not everything. You have to love your job and the people you serve to make this world a better place for everyone. Together We Can Start Changing Our World and Make it a Paradise. TEAM . T=TOGETHER. E= EACH. A= ACHIEVES. M= MORE. Search for >>donwins4free>>for my Inspirational Videos.

Re my post below - just search Games Maker Choir 2012 and you will find several clips.

Cer -ikey! it's just that EVERYONE had the same attitude - happy! is that the point then? - it surprised us all that we can actually do fun! it was like a crazy party where the whole world was invited - how can we keep it going? I like the idea of self-selection - very Darwinian! and the miserable shall become extinct - yay! and thanks again

ok excuse me, thank you for all United Kingdom.