Olympic Volunteers postpone even those who are difficult to participate New Coronavirus March 24 13:12
Men selected as volunteers at the Games said that the IOC had begun considering delaying the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics due to the spread of the new coronavirus. I guess. "
Mr. Masayuki Nakajima (55) living in Tokyo has worked as a volunteer leader at the Winter Nagano Games 20 years ago. This time, he volunteered as a “field cast” at a competition venue and athlete village. Is to serve.
Mr. Nakajima said that the examination of postponement of the Tokyo Games has started, `` While the infection of the new coronavirus is expanding, it has been raised among fellow volunteers that it is difficult to welcome the Games as it is. I guess everyone thinks that a fixed postponement will give you 100% of the power. "
He then expressed his enthusiasm about his activities, saying, "I was impressed by volunteering at the Nagano Games. I don't know if I could change my work or living environment, but I would definitely like to do it." Was.
On the other hand, as for the impact on other volunteers, "There are people who have applied for paid leave to the company, and if the time is right, they do not know if they will be able to take the leave properly. Some people have changed their living environment due to marriage or transfer, so I think some people will not be able to volunteer. "
In addition, Mr. Nakajima commented on how to deal with people who can no longer volunteer, "Volunteering is something that will be remembered and remembered for the first time after doing it. I would like you to think about measures such as putting on uniforms for just one day or giving something left to hand. "