Volunteering for TOKYO2020 - Leadership Training and First Aid Training (TOKYO2020ボランティア フィールドキャスト研修開始)

As for the Leadership training held on May 21, 2021, the expected schedule was also dished out to us to better equip us every single day of the Olympics event.

It was great to be asked which games we are interested to take part in, almost all of us have distinct answers, I personally chose badminton because I loved playing this sports when I was in my elementary days. 

It is important to note that Tokyo Olympics 2020's spirit should be practiced by heart: Respect, Courage, Professionalism and Change. 

As for the First Aid Training held on May 29, 2021, I like the approach of the training as they provided a lot of different scenarios of how we could provide assistance and help to someone in need. An example below shows critical thinking and brainstorming among the volunteer leaders too. In the sample scenario below, we were asked how are we going to handle a situation if we see an elderly man nearby suddenly collapsed. There is no reaction and it looks the mouth is moving but it is not confirmed if he is breathing.

At this point, everyone of us were asked the same question and asked about our insights on how are we going to handle these situations. In order to properly address the situation, the lifesaving guide was introduced to us. We were lectured on the following topics including prevention of cardiac arrest, early recognition and reporting of issues, basic life support such as cardiac resuscitation and AED) and intensive treatment of heart related cases.  

And since COVID was widely spreading during that period, we were also reminded of the important steps of dealing with it when we encounter someone who shows symptoms. 

In addition, Japan Red Cross Society also provided some links for us to review in case we need more information about emergency treatment prevention and Webcross. 

Overall, it was an exciting moment to learn with other volunteers (both international and Japanese participants). We're all looking forward to the much awaited TOKYO2020 Olympics!