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Volunteering Volunteering

Meaningful Experience as a Volunteer in 2014 Incheon Asian Games

2014 INCHEON ASIAN PARA GAMES

2-6 Lee Ju-hee

2-6 Kim Su-hyun

INCHEON ASIAN PARA GAMES was when I accomplished my mission with
held from at 2014. 10. 18(sat) to all my efforts, I felt wonderful and re-
2014. 10. 24(fri). About 6000 peo- ally great.

ple of 42 countries participated 2014 Asian Games, the festival of 4.5 billon Asians was held them, there were Prime minister Jeong Hong-won, Incheon
in this competition. I also did as After a few days I shared my in Incheon, my hometown. I took a part in Incheon Asian Mayor Jung-Bok Ryu, the president of Asian Games, Asla-
a volunteer because I wanted experience with my fellow vol- Games as a volunteer and did a job of being an interpreter ba, a prince of Arab and a diplomat of Qatar, etc. I think it is
in the sports game. For me it is unbelievable that Incheon a great honor for me to see these people in person through
to do some meaningful experi- unteers. Especially whenever I
hosts Asian Games. Asian Games.
ence. After applying for English watched a powerlifting competi-
I was assigned to the handball ceremony part as an inter- The handball game is composed of the first half 30 minutes,
translation, I had an English inter- tion, it was so moving. Many disabled preter of English into Chinese. Our staff was 7 members break time 15 minutes and 30 minutes of second half of the

view. I was so nervous but did my best players don’t have legs, so they are con- from 60-year-old woman to a high school student like me. game. In preliminary match, we had 6 games a day. And so
for the interview. Several weeks later, I got fined to wheelchairs. When they lift weights, They come to give a hand from all over the country such as I was exhausted with my job – guiding from early morning
Seoul, Daegu, Gwangju, etc. I realized that we should work to evening. Most of VIPs came from various countries in
the letter of acceptance. After I was assigned to the ‘Moon- they do more than twice their own weight. l clapped my
together in one to lead the event successfully. Asia and had also various cultural backgrounds. So we had
light Powerlifting Stadium.’ hands for all players and the moment gave me an insight
We had a meeting in advance before Asian Games once many episodes. A person asked me to give him a blanket to
into them. Although they have physical obstacles, they and were given ID cards. And we got prepared to welcome prey on. Another person asked some bread which doesn’t
On Saturday we had a rehearsal, all volunteers came to- struggle to overcome their limits against all odds. the players and officials of Asian Games 3 days before the contain pork in it. However it was difficult for me to satisfy
gether to the stadium. My mission is to hand out the final D-day. We were really excited. On the first day of preliminary their needs due to lack of preparation. Everyday I stayed
match, we went to the handball stadium with my cowork- with judges together and we’ve become intimately ac-
result paper, and translate the result. I thought my mission From this experience, I made myself a promise. I never give
ers of the ceremony part at an early dawn. We were given quainted naturally. So a judge called me his daughter. It was
was not so hard to do, but I was very busy doing a lot of up for my dream like the little heroes in 2014 INCHEON
walkie-talkies and began to do the jobs in the designated very amazing to see the famous players and officials who
things. Before competition, I had to take care of many things ASIAN PARA GAMES location. Two of us were in charge of receiving, greeting, and usually appear in TV.

such as the referee box, announcer seats, notice board. guiding Vips to the stadium or VIP lounge. Three worked I have had much interest in international games like Asian
3 games a day took place. So I was a little exhausted, but in VIP lounge, serving beverages which they would like to games or Olympic games. I was so glad to meet many spe-
drink or helping them do the necessary works. And two cial people in 2014 Incheon Asian Games, as well as watch
worked in VIP game seats, guiding them to the seats spe- the games. More than just watching the games, I had a
cially prepared for each country. and reporting the situation good opportunity to have many experiences and unforget-
of games by the walkie talkie. table memories. It was the best memories in my life and a
Many celebrities visited the handball playground. Among big honor to participate in 2014 Incheon Asian Games.

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