French speaking volunteers are needed to support Olympic athletes when they train in Medway ahead of the London 2012 Games.

Medway Council wants to hear from any native or advanced level French speakers who could spend some time assisting the French-speaking teams during their time in the area.

The appeal comes as a second French-speaking African team signs up to trainin the Towns ahead of this summer’s Games.

Athletes from the Republic of Congo will join their continental counterparts from Senegal for pre-Games training camps at Medway Park in July.

The Congo took five athletes to the Beijing Games in 2008 and hope to bring a delegation of up to 25 athletes and coaches to Medway, competing in sports including athletics, swimming and table tennis.

The Senegal team hopes to qualify for sports including athletics, judo and taekwondo.

Their men’s football team is also still in with a chance of qualification.

If successful in the final African/Asian play-off match in Coventry in April, their squad hopes to use Gillingham FC’s facilities for training.

Jumpers Rebound Centre, next to Medway Park in Gillingham, will welcome Canadian and Portuguese trampolining squads.

Cllr Howard Doe, Medway Council’s portfolio holder for community services, said: "We are delighted that these teams are choosing Medway as their training base.

"I’m sure the whole community will play their part in welcoming and supporting the teams this summer."

If you are interested in registering as a French-speaking volunteer call 01634 338135 or email 2012@medway.gov.uk.