Agree, blubbing should be compulsory. The successful applicant should also be able to blow snot bubbles whilst their body is wracked with heaving great sobs! It's also particularly endearing if you could be accompanied by a small child (preferably blonde) bawling it's eyes out and looking confused.
Jan,
Is he coming as a boat then?
Heston Blumenthal?
Will the volunteer need a girlfriend that try's the comforting arm round the shoulder but clearly doesn't understand the enormity of the situation?
That was a scary day...