Two weeks before the closing date for applications to volunteer during the 2006 World Cup, organizers said they are happy with the response wo far. "We're excited about the amount and quality of the applications," Simone Seefried, a spokeswoman for the organizing committee, said in Munich Wednesday. About 40,000 people have applied online so far. In total, 14,000 people will be chosen for the 12 World Cup locations. Volunteers will be used in the areas of security, transportation, organization as well as helpers inside the stadiums and for technological suppport. "We have applicants from all age groups," Seefried said. "Many students, but also doctors, judges and even mayors." Cup officials began interviewing applicants in August. Those interested in volunteering can still apply until the end of the month, but a third and final application phase is also planned for January and February 2006.