Today is the orientation day for the Volunteer Programme. It consisted of a series of video shows on the Olympic equestrian events, proposed competition venue, the Beijing Olympic volunteers and briefing on each function group. There were about 800 volunteers today and they will soon organize another orientation for another 800~1000 volunteers.I was assigned to the GS3 group -- one of the subgroup of the Games Services group serving as spectator hosts. The Games Services is basically "customer service", or "the face of the Olympic game", as they call it. I wish I were assigned to the catering group as I love handling and giving out food. But well, being able to join the team is already a precious experience and I should not be too greedy :)
Each volunteer got a badge and a "Smile" wristlet. We need to carry this badge to each upcoming training session to record attendence. The "Smile" wristlets are designed for the Beijig 2008 Olympic Volunteers with the Olympic Volunteer logo and slogan printed. The wristlets come in 5 colors symbolizing different meanings: Red represents readiness to help others; Yellow -- civility and politeness; Black -- honesty and trustworthiness; Blue -- studying and forging ahead; and Green -- environmental protection.
Mine is orange... So does it mean Red + Yellow...?
2 comments:
Good to know you'll particiate in volunteer work for the Olympics! It must be a good experience and a memorable event in your life. So, are you going to be in Beijing for the volunteer? I heard horse back riding game will be held in Hong Kong, which means some games will be played in Hong Kong and will you be able to volunteer in Hong Kong?
Yes! Probably this would be a once-in-a-lifetime event for me and for Hong Kong as well^^
I'll be helping in the equestrian games in HK and will not go to Beijing. I love HK and I want to dedicate my passion and energy to HK!! Haha ^^
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