2024年05月31日
News
Formulation of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games Volunteer Basic Operation Plan
AINAGOC, Aichi Prefecture, and the City of Nagoya have formulated the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games Volunteer Basic Operation Plan as detailed below.
1. Purpose of formulation
In preparation for hosting the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games, the Volunteer Basic Operation Plan outlines basic ideas about activity conditions, initiatives, and future policies, with the aim of enhancing training for volunteer activities and hospitality and of creating a volunteer environment in which everyone can enjoy volunteering with a smile, regardless of age or disability.
We aim to encourage as many people as possible to participate as volunteers and undertake volunteer work while having fun and feeling rewarded, thereby becoming a bridge to realize an inclusive society and promote friendship in Asia.
2. Composition of the Volunteer Basic Operation Plan
Chapter 1: Volunteers for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games
Chapter 2: Volunteer recruitment
Chapter 3: Volunteer training
Chapter 4: Building momentum for volunteer participation
Chapter 5: Post-Games legacy
3. Main content
(1) Expected number of volunteers
Approx. 40,000
(Asian Games: approx. 28,000, Asian Para Games: approx. 12,000)
(2) Activities
[Games volunteers]
Activities at Games-related facilities (competition venues, main media center, etc.)
- Operational support such as competition management, spectator guidance, language support, athlete support, etc.
[City volunteers]
Activities in the last mile around major stations and stations closest to competition venues, etc.
- Support for sightseeing and transportation, spectator guidance, etc.
(3) Activity conditions and benefits
- Age: 18 years of age or older as of April 1, 2026
- Number of days of activity (estimate): Games volunteers are expected to work for 10 days or more.
City volunteers are expected to work for five days or more.
* Continuous activities are limited to a maximum of five days.
* Responding flexibly to allow more people to participate
- Hours of activity: Maximum eight hours per day (excluding breaks)
- Uniform: A jacket, a T-shirt, a pair of long pants, and other items are provided (subject to change).
- Volunteer insurance: Covered by the Sports Safety Insurance
- Benefits: Meals provided, transportation expenses paid (fixed amount), accommodation at the volunteer’s own expense
* Responding flexibly to allow more people to participate
(4) Schedule
Around October 2024 to January 2025: Volunteer recruitment
Around February 2025 to May 2025: Recruitment events
Around June 2025: Recruitment result notification
Around July 2025 to September 2026: Various training programs
4. Volunteer Basic Operation Plan
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games Volunteer Basic Operation Plan (Full Version) (PDF File)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games Volunteer Basic Operation Plan (Summary Version) (PDF File)
1. Purpose of formulation
In preparation for hosting the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games, the Volunteer Basic Operation Plan outlines basic ideas about activity conditions, initiatives, and future policies, with the aim of enhancing training for volunteer activities and hospitality and of creating a volunteer environment in which everyone can enjoy volunteering with a smile, regardless of age or disability.
We aim to encourage as many people as possible to participate as volunteers and undertake volunteer work while having fun and feeling rewarded, thereby becoming a bridge to realize an inclusive society and promote friendship in Asia.
2. Composition of the Volunteer Basic Operation Plan
Chapter 1: Volunteers for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games
Chapter 2: Volunteer recruitment
Chapter 3: Volunteer training
Chapter 4: Building momentum for volunteer participation
Chapter 5: Post-Games legacy
3. Main content
(1) Expected number of volunteers
Approx. 40,000
(Asian Games: approx. 28,000, Asian Para Games: approx. 12,000)
(2) Activities
[Games volunteers]
Activities at Games-related facilities (competition venues, main media center, etc.)
- Operational support such as competition management, spectator guidance, language support, athlete support, etc.
[City volunteers]
Activities in the last mile around major stations and stations closest to competition venues, etc.
- Support for sightseeing and transportation, spectator guidance, etc.
(3) Activity conditions and benefits
- Age: 18 years of age or older as of April 1, 2026
- Number of days of activity (estimate): Games volunteers are expected to work for 10 days or more.
City volunteers are expected to work for five days or more.
* Continuous activities are limited to a maximum of five days.
* Responding flexibly to allow more people to participate
- Hours of activity: Maximum eight hours per day (excluding breaks)
- Uniform: A jacket, a T-shirt, a pair of long pants, and other items are provided (subject to change).
- Volunteer insurance: Covered by the Sports Safety Insurance
- Benefits: Meals provided, transportation expenses paid (fixed amount), accommodation at the volunteer’s own expense
* Responding flexibly to allow more people to participate
(4) Schedule
Around October 2024 to January 2025: Volunteer recruitment
Around February 2025 to May 2025: Recruitment events
Around June 2025: Recruitment result notification
Around July 2025 to September 2026: Various training programs
4. Volunteer Basic Operation Plan
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games Volunteer Basic Operation Plan (Full Version) (PDF File)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games Volunteer Basic Operation Plan (Summary Version) (PDF File)
