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[Closed] Volunteers Wanted for Kobe City Citizens Protection Drill

In anticipation of the 2024 Kobe Para Athletics World Championships, the City of Kobe will conduct a drill responding to a fictional scenario in which a terrorist incident occurs during the Games.
We are looking for international students who would like to volunteer to participate in this drill by acting as spectators or injured people.
We look forward to receiving international student applications!

1. Date of the training drill
March 4th, 2024 (Mon) Around 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
*This time is subject to change.

2. Location
Kobe Sports Park, Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium (Nearest Station: Kobe Municipal Subway Sogo Undo Koen Station)

3. Planned drill
You will play the role of a spectator or an injured person (you will be asked to perform based on the symptoms that will be presented to you beforehand. The content of the performance will be explained to you in advance.)

4. Benefits for participants
Participants will receive a QUO card, disaster supplies (Italian risotto, expires in May 2024), and water.
*These are subject to change.

5. Number of participants sought
Approx. 5 international students

6. How to apply
Please fill out an application form and submit it via email.
(Email: kiki_response@office.city.kobe.lg.jp)
Deadline for applications: February 19th, 2024 (Mon)

7. Other notes
We ask that only those who understand Japanese or English participate.
*The training drill will be conducted in Japanese, but an English interpreter will be available.