Japan TOKYO OLYMPIC 2020 VOLUNTEER PART 2: Come with me to the Main Press Center // How I appl...

[@anthonymarra4329]

I applied back in September 2018 to serve as an Olympic Volunteer for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and the duties as an Olympic volunteer that I was going to do was helping out with the news media, opening/closing ceremonies, certain events, and Guest Services. I was unfortunately rejected in fall 2019 since the International Olympic committee has received more than 200,000 applications over 80,000 positions. More than 205,000 applications have been reviewed and 63% are Japanese natives while 37% are non Japanese applicants who live outside of Japan. I’ll visit Japan as a tourist around 2024 (if everything clears up) and as for the Olympics; I’ll probably have a better chance to serve as an Olympic volunteer the moment the Olympic Games are hosted in US soil for the 2028 LA Summer Olympic Games since I live 4-5 hours away from Los Angeles 🇺🇸😇🙏🏻❤️✝️

[@Zodia195]

I might sign up for the LA 2028 too, but I live in Texas. Do they ever give you a reason why you weren't pick to be a volunteer? While I have loads of volunteer experience (including at large events), I never applied for a huge sporting event like the Olympics, but I love volunteering and the Olympics and love meeting different people of different backgrounds. I got a taste of that at my university since it's internationally recognized and 30% of the student population were from overseas, and I got to study abroad too in Turkey for several weeks. Of course I have concerns when it comes to affordability, which is why I want to research as much as possible. Anyway, I hope you make it to Japan and LA Olympics.

[@liandeguzman]

I also applied to be a volounteer for the 2020 Tokyo games (I both have IELTSs and TOFL certification and can speak/read french aside from my mother tongue which is Filipino) and did get an email that I was selected but since I live overseas and got pregnant I had to fully withdraw my application🥲 Seeing your video made me sad that I was not able to push through with it. It could’ve been an experience that I would never forget. Good on you for volounteering too, as this isn’t a paid job and does take time and your efforts.

[@vohoanggiabao5184]

I am ready to apply to become a volunteer for Olympic 2024 in France, your video is very helpful for me, thanks so much. I hope I can become like u

[@kimsonochannel]

Im glad you found it helpfu'!

[@clisaa6974]

Thank you for volunteering! I never thought about the volunteers at the games really! Especially in the time of covid.maybe in 2028 I’ll volunteer since it will be where I live ....it sounds like a cool experience all together

[@arupsingh]

Please share more Olympics videos! probably a few Q&A with reporters/athletes if possible.

[@nikk246hero]

Usually about 80% of volunteers in the olympics are residents of the host country. The remaining 20% comes from the rest of the world. I want to also tell you that you are so sweet 😍

[@satriobudipambagyo9150]

Thank you for info my friends! I"m from Indonesia 🇮🇩 and i"m looking foward to be volunteer In Paris 2024, do you have any tips or tricks what should i prepare for? It would means a lot, thanks 🙏😸

[@gumballdarwin2330]

20% rest of the world who stay in Japan?

[@saurabhlanjewar7199]

@@gumballdarwin2330 No....outside Japan

[@saurabhlanjewar7199]

@@satriobudipambagyo9150 I'm looking too

[@aymaned]

i like how you explain things in both parts. i'm happy you got this beautiful experience and that you got to share it with us. thank you

[@シニアレイコ]

My Japanese friends and I who live in US talked about volunteering at Tokyo Olympic back in 2018. The problem was if they didn't provide housing there was no way to go . We would not mind paying travel expenses, though. Anyhow under this circumstance volunteering coming from abroad could not have worked.

[@dinaekalle822]

Do you know if they provided housing ?

[@Hyeemi]

@@dinaekalle822 Nope, accomodation is at your own expense

[@pabruin]

Thanks for sharing about your experience and volunteer haul in the other video. I didn't hear about the time commitment during the Olympic or the amount of training hours you put in beforehand. If you get a chance, will you please share that information? Looking forward to do the same when the Olympic comes to LA in 2028. Thanks. :)

[@godwindracing6056]

This experience is similar to mine when I volunteered at the London games I applied in 2010, got invited to an informal interview at Coventry University in July 2011, was offered a role later in the year (mine was in uniform distribution at the Paralympics), travelled all the way to London to attend an orientation event at Wembley Arena in January 2012. Rest is quite similar to yours Enjoyed this video

[@edwinedwin5439]

@Godwind Racing, is housing provided? thanks!

[@godwindracing6056]

@@edwinedwin5439 no, you have to provide my own

[@Hyeemi]

what was your job as a volunteer at the London Olympics and how was your experience overall?

[@godwindracing6056]

@@HyeemiI worked at uniform distribution (where she had to pick up her uniform from) it was the Paralympics, though I started just after the Olympics had finished which I’ve wished I’ve done though had friends who said that it can be extremely intensive, people don’t have time for each other and they preferred the laid back feel of the Paralympics. Loved it, best experience ever. Nearest to the Olympics was the closing ceremony for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (I got to be one of one of Kylie’s dancer and was a flag carrier)

[@Hyeemi]

@@godwindracing6056 that’s awesome! How was it working at the uniform distribution? Was it super hectic? Were you able to see athletes? Glad to know that you had a great experience! Are you going to apply for Paris 2024?

[@nuruladlina7674]

btw, love your videos!! am studying in the uk right now and am planning to volunteer for paris 2024 since i can speak both English and French fluently!

[@kimsonochannel]

Thank you so much!! I hope you have just as much fun as I did!

[@ayaulymr8482]

Hey! I am also thinking to apply for Paris 2024. What about to discuss?

[@franciscoricca8309]

Wow, I was already interested in being a volunteer for the 2024 Olympics, specially now that I know that they need people that speak multiple languages (which means that I have a larger probability of being selected because I speak 4 languages, Portuguese, Spanish, English and French). Paris here I come! Great video, thank you for the explanation!

[@kateho1608]

Do you know the website to apply, i don't know which one is the real one?

[@Hyeemi]

Also interested in applying for 2024 Olympics! I believe that you can’t apply yet…right? Or am I missing something lol

[@franciscoricca8309]

@@Hyeemi they will open applications in early 2023

[@Hyeemi]

@@franciscoricca8309 thank you, that’s what I saw too. Hopefully you get selected!

[@franciscoricca8309]

@@Hyeemi and also hopefully see you in Paris too!

[@Shindikavamukai]

it must be an amazing experience!

[@Websitedr]

This was very cool to see how many people it takes to run these venues and keep everything going.

[@miaz4766]

Thank you for sharing!! The Olympic Daruma are so cool!!

[@kazmato]

Do all volunteers eat the same thing? I mean compared to what the athletes eat, volunteers has significantly less option. I would have expected a small buffet at least.

[@hillerychan9483]

Probably not very wise to have a buffet like set during covid

[@kazmato]

@@hillerychan9483 the athlete’s village has a 2-floor food hall that serves buffet. Volunteers are not getting paid. The least they can do is give them a good meal. I mean they have bentos but they only have 2 options. A couple more would be nice.

[@nadiahDono]

Do you mind share what did you put in your experience section or why did you choose to volunteer? Oh and thank you much for sharing the process! PS: I applied for the winter Olympic already, but kinda nervous if I might not get it since Im currently not in Beijing. Well, I guess Im not gonna expect much with the current situation, but still not gonna lose hope yet

[@risalaurie1659]

Hey can you drop the website for the winter olympic pls

[@fuhu2770]

@@risalaurie1659 olympics.com/ioc/news/beijing-2022-launches-global-recruitment-programme-for-games-volunteers but apparently applications have closed on 30th june :/ guess we wait for paris games recruitment

[@hillerychan9483]

@@risalaurie1659 the applications for Beijing have closed already

[@kimsonochannel]

Keep us posted!!

[@iambehindthemrk]

Looking forward for the Asian Games 2026

[@dominichill1492]

The out fit looks really nice

[@kimmiek2006]

When you volunteer for the Olympics, are you able to see at least one of the games at all?? I've heard people say that volunteers get to go to at least one game but they aren't given a choice of that. Also, one other quick question: where do volunteers stay??

[@godwindracing6056]

You have to buy tickets like everybody else - not sure for Tokyo but I used to volunteer at the London Games

[@baba-yoshino]

@Kimberly Michelle 12:30

[@tokyochannel2020]

I was also an Olympic volunteer, to answer your questio about seeing a game, it really depends on your role, some volunteers see games up close, some volunteers never see a game or athelete at all. There are thousands of volunteers who work behind the scenes at airports, hotels, offices that are not venues, they do not see the games in person, but they all provide a role that is just as important, I salute those volunteers. Volunteers have to provide their own accomodation, most live in Tokyo or the area so most people like myself travel from home. In past Olympics with international volutneers, people stayed in hotels, guest houses etc like a regular traveler.

[@saku4215]

@@tokyochannel2020 do volunteers have provide their own accomodation and all if you're not a local? i'm planning to volunteer for paris 2024!

[@Hyeemi]

@@saku4215 overseas volunteers have to pay for their own flight tickets and accomodations!

[@giochacon8354]

Looooong waited! thx for sharing

[@creativeclone]

Thank you so much for this vlog. There are so many interesting things that I came to know. Were there any age/qualification restrictions?

[@Hyeemi]

On the Olympics website, it was mentioned that (for the Tokyo Olympics), you have to be born on or before April 2002 to be able to apply. As for qualifications, the website says « A regular driving license will be required for some activities in the ‘transportation support’ category. Apart from that, no particular qualifications will be required »

[@creativeclone]

@@Hyeemi Thanks for your reply. Looking forward to seeing more vlogs from Tokyo.

[@stephanmubalo2103]

Lovely video! They don’t provide accommodation and flight tickets?

[@kimsonochannel]

I was alaready living in Japan but because it is a volunteer position, they dont provide accomidation or flight.

[@chengmabel]

I'm waiting for the application for volunteer in Paris Olympic 2024...

[@maferloconi1225]

I am looking forward to volunteer when I have the age, but I have some questions. The training sessions are in person, or you can take them online if you are international? What do you think really got you in as a volunteer?

[@satriobudipambagyo9150]

Same with me, i'm looking foward as well to volunteering in Paris 2024, but since i'm from overseas, especially from Indonesia (Asian Region), i dont know how much chance could i possibily get to be acceppeted in the volunteer teams

[@josephlim6854]

I volunteered in Rio2016 and did all my training sessions online. I think it varies by Olympics and the volunteer role. For Opening Ceremony volunteers, I'm almost certain all training sessions have to be done in person.

[@sofyataco3086]

I applied for the Olympic Games Rio 2016. I was selected, but I couldn't go since I was not able to' afford it :(

[@godwindracing6056]

Nicer than the one at the London Games - had a friend who took me around there (which is now where BT Sport is based)

[@Spanish702]

Congrats... Good to see you. Break a leg 👍

[@johnskfung]

well done! thank you very much!!!

[@peitonlife9411]

Hey I volunteered at the olympics too, great video, where should I use my Field Cast visa card at? I can't seem to use it at a local conbini :(

[@Hyeemi]

Wasn’t the prepaid card given for volunteers for transportation during the Olympics? Kimberly also mentioned it in her previous video that’s what the website said: « Q: Please provide further details on the ¥1,000 per day travel expenses. A: We are currently considering providing volunteers with a pre-paid travel card. »

[@libiaquispe5800]

Linda experiencia, felicidades!!!

[@IvannnC]

Im looking forward for the LA 2028 volunteering

[@sebastianleong2646]

So Good!!

[@MatthewDale98]

Love your channel so much. Are you Japanese born or are you american/Canadian? (I can't tell between either I'm english!)

[@creativeclone]

How is it like in Japan these days? Are people in holiday mood? Are all trains running as per schedule? School college office are open?

[@nuruladlina7674]

hii!! do volunteers get to stay at the Olympic village? or are they sponsored any accomodation??

[@kimsonochannel]

For our games unfortunately we were not given any accommodation!

[@merisakanchanaphanbun1441]

Did you see rikuto tamai there too the diver

[@Paddl897]

Since you said you don‘t get anything besides the clothes, I guess you needed to look where you live during your time for yourself and pay the stay there as well, right? Or did they pay you the rent? I was chosen for Paris so I guess I need to start looking for an AirBnB or something.

[@Hyeemi]

You are right, the Olympics do not provide accommodation (they did for pyeongchang and sochi though). Kimberly was already in Japan regardless so she didn’t need to look for an accommodation for the Olympics. Good luck finding an accommodation for the Paris Olympics though

[@rideontimejapan]

Hello hara san, im volunteer too. Great job on the media center, i belong to venue media press operation on enoshima. Since im a youtuber as well, any chance we can talk more about olympic? Glad if i can talk/share. By the way already subs your channel 🙏🏼

[@travellingyeti6333]

Are all the volunteers from Japan or are there international volunteers? Do they pay for the stay of international volunteers?

[@Hyeemi]

I believe everything (flight and accomodation) is at your own expenses « As described in the Volunteer Terms and Conditions, volunteers are responsible for finding and paying for their own accommodation. » except for public transportations « Travel expenses from your place of residence or accommodation to the venue (1,000 yen/day) »

[@tokyochannel2020]

Foreign volunteers living outside of Japan were prohibited due to covid concerns. However a limited number of specialist volunteers were allowed in Japan, mostly from what I heard equestrian volunteers working with horses. There were many international/foreign volunteers who lived in Japan that volunteered as well. All volunteers are responsbility for their own accomodations, this is generally for most Olympics, with some exceptions.

[@prodbyrichmal4676]

thats great

[@Adamheng0622]

Hi, are the volunteers get paid for the meals and hotel / staying fee throughout the entire event from training till the end of the work? And how long does it takes?

[@tokyochannel2020]

Volunteers get free meals during the event at the venue, either lunch if you are a day shif tor dinner if you are an evening shift. Hotels, plane tickets etc you pay yourself.

[@tamozen367]

Very cool

[@DavyYap]

Wow dope!

[@shannonweekley3223]

What is the exact website you used to apply for volunteering. I would like to volunteer for the LA 2028 olympics!

[@kimsonochannel]

It was the official tokyo olympuc site but I think for LA they probably won't have a link until closer tp 2028!

[@rigel73]

For how many days did you put that you were available for the olympics?

[@kimsonochannel]

I put that I was available any day and still only got about 6-9 days of volunteering.

[@nambalajohn2737]

Hello how are you doing I am in Tokyo for Paralympics games from Namibia 🇳🇦

[@kooxx9119]

where do you come from?

[@PengandPan]

Me: Dude, you just finished your volunteer shift. You don't need someone to walk you through how to apply, it's redundant. Also me: ...So?! (clicks anyways)

[@weipoh4204]

Is accomodation on our own as well ?

[@Hyeemi]

Yes, accomodation (and flight) is at your own expenses. It was an exception for Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 tho

[@hermyt]

How many days or shifts were required of you?

[@tokyochannel2020]

The minimum requirement was 10 days. This was similar to past Olympics as well.

[@mhtosh101]

Did you meet Ichiro?

[@Migueloharaaa]

I have some questions. Do the pay plane tickets, hotel food? And what is the age requirement?

[@Hyeemi]

Everything is at your expenses (flight and accomodation) but they give you money for public transportations fees (for tokyo, it was 1000 yen/day) On the official website: « As we specified in the Games Volunteer Application Guidelines, all volunteers are responsible for arranging and paying for any accommodation they may require. » As for age requirement, for Tokyo 2020, you had to be born on or before April, 2002

[@tokyochannel2020]

Generally speaking you have to be at least 18 years old. No you have to pay everything yourself.

[@bradleygrovers2336]

Will you volunteer at the Paris 2024 Olympics as well?

[@lewis3748]

can you please tell us about the interview part? what did they ask you? what did you need to do? is it a necessity to speak more than 1 language?

[@lewis3748]

@@Hyeemi so it’s not a necessity however it is an advantage?

[@Hyeemi]

@@lewis3748 yup, they basically just want very motivated volunteers! But I think that you have to basically speak more than one language if you wanna volunteer at the same position as Kimberley or any role that requires speaking a bunch of languages

[@lewis3748]

@@Hyeemi thanks for that!

[@Hyeemi]

@@lewis3748 no problem! i think for the beijing 2022 olympics, they asked volunteers to be able to speak either chinese or english (or both!) Are you planning on applying for the next Olympics?

[@lewis3748]

@@Hyeemi yeah hoping for paris 2024 🤞

[@kateho1608]

Can you share a website to apply for the olympic games. I don't know which one is the real one, there's a lot of websites

[@Hyeemi]

All official websites of each Olympics are on the main olympics website. I can’t find the page for Beijing 2022 volunteers but I believe it’s because they closed it a few months ago this year and for Paris 2024, it will only be possible in early 2023

[@maturi0japan]

各国選手団関係者の接待お疲れさまでした。

[@Ms.Opinionated]

Why did you have to stand in line to shop at a vending machine? What were you buying? One Love 💘 ❤ 😍

[@tokyochannel2020]

Ｉn Ｊapan people are polite and stand in line for everything, waiting for the train stand in line, waiting to cross the street at night with no cars at a red light, still stand in line.

[@gillesfrance460]

🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🥇❤

[@purnamachannel4328]

I HAVE A QUESTION..U ALL CAN GO IN TO DINING ROOM AND EAT WITH ATLHETE?

[@tokyochannel2020]

No you cannot. Volunteers and staff have a seperate dining area.

[@バズーカイケメンで検索]

貴方は日系アメリカ人の方ですか？

[@MsCapri1981]

The fact that you couldn’t remember pertinent information is disappointing. Please better if you do a video like this again.

[@ballsnbumpers]

are you volunteering on the para olympics aswell

[@500010011]

I applied for Paris 2024, I've few questions to ask, may I get your insta id or email pls?