Stories of my experiences
as a
Field Cast Volunteer
for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Taking Her Volunteer Experience to the Next Level
Jill Barcelona-Suzuki has been living in Japan for several years. She first came here in 1998 as the Philipine delegate to the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program.
We Can Transform the World
Participating in the Olympics is an opportunity to be on the world stage. It is a chance to let your light shine and brighten the lives of people from all over the world. While the number of people that we Tokyo 2020 volunteers will get to interact with is going to be smaller than originally
Tokyo 2020 – Ready to Serve
Yesterday was my first day of volunteer activities for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and it was full of intrigue. From the start to the end, it was all an enjoyable learning experience. Step 1 – Leave early, just in case I learned Murphy’s law, If something can go wrong, it will, very early in my
Building a Business on the Spirit of Volunteerism
Nada Rochevska led language services during the run-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She has been a part of many Olympics, both Winter, and Summer, since her first experience at the Lillehammer Youth Olympics in 2016.
A Simple Thank You Means so Much
One of the great things about volunteering for the Olympics was meeting young people who were exploring options.
Olympic Spirit South African Style
Aimee-Lee Nash is from Capetown, South Africa. She moved to Japan in 2017 to study Kyokushin Karate. During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she is working in Press Services.
My Tokyo 2020 Olympic Journey
The Olympics brings to mind an ideal of unity, sportsmanship and inclusion like no other event. These ideals are what I signed up for. Being part of such a massive global event, I reasoned, would surely be a beneficial experience.
Welcome to My Home Away From Home Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Nima Esnaashari has been living in Hyogo prefecture since 2010. He moved to Japan from the United States. He originally came to Japan on the Japan Exchange and Teaching, also referred to as the JET Program.
Gold Medal Worthy Success Begins With Good Communication
Using simple language like, “How are you today?” or “Looks like you’ve had a busy day,” are simple gambits that often lead engaging conversations.
Expressing My Gratitude
Carlos Andres Hernandez is from Mexico City. He has been living in Japan for three years and is working with the press corps during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics…
Giving Smiles & Solving Problems at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
So, my Olympic experience is half over, and I am having a memento mori moment. Trying to take in as much as I can in the 10 days of volunteering I have remaining.
Pin Collecting at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Today will be my 13th day of volunteer activities, and along the way, I have enjoyed every day. You can check my previous post for evidence of that. One thing that has really become an interesting measure of the ability of each one of us volunteers to make a difference is the number of pins we receive.
Are You Really Doing That For Free!?
For 19 days, I volunteered at the Olympics. I was paid in something more valuable than money What was that you ask?