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Regarding volunteer training, etc.

At the Yokohama Marathon 2026,
In two categories (for members, for leaders),We will be holding training sessions and other events.

[For members only]

Sports Volunteer Training ① (Introductory Course) (Optional Participation)

We will be holding Sports Volunteer Training ① (Introductory Course) for beginners with little experience in sports volunteering, as well as those considering participating in volunteer activities at events such as the Yokohama Marathon or triathlon competitions.

1. Participation Requirements

　Junior high school students and above

2.Date and time

　1st June 21, 2026 (Sun) 9:30-11:30
　2nd Sunday, August 2, 2026 9:30-11:30
   *The training will cover the same content on both days, so please feel free to attend on the date that is most convenient for you.

3. Application Period [Number of Openings]　
　第1回　5月7日(木)9:00～6月8日(月) 9:00【50人】※Recruitment has ended.
　2nd June 5th (Friday) 17:00 - July 17th (Friday) [100 people]
    *If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available positions, a lottery will be held.

4. Participation fee

　Free

5.How to apply

　Please apply through the Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center.
　<Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center URL>
　　https://vokatsu.jp/seminars/

6. Venue

　First meeting… Yokohama City Sports Association, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Basement Conference Room
　　　　(6-81 Onoue-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0015, Japan - Inside Nissei Yokohama Onoue-cho Building)

　2nd session… Kanagawa Industrial Promotion Center, 14th floor, Multipurpose Hall
　　　　(5-80 Onoue-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0015, Kanagawa Small and Medium Enterprise Center Building)

7. Content (planned)

　(1) Sports Volunteer Training ① (Introductory Course) 1 hour 30 minutes
　　What is a sports volunteer?
　　• Communication skills in sports volunteering
　　How to enjoy sports volunteering

　(2) Announcement from the co-organizer (30 minutes)

8. Management

　○ Event held on June 21st　
　[Organizer] Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center
　[Co-sponsored by] Yokohama Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat
　　　　 World Triathlon Series Yokohama Organizing Committee Secretariat

　○ Event held on June 2st
　[Organizer] Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center
　[Co-sponsored by] Yokohama Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat
　　　 　 Yokohama City Sports Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

[For Leaders]

Sports Volunteer Training ② <Learning Leadership> (Optional Participation)

We will be conducting Sports Volunteer Training ② (Learning Leadership) for those who want to move up from volunteer member to leader, or for those who have leadership experience in sports volunteering, etc.

1. Participation conditions

　Volunteer experience for junior high school students and older　　　　

2.Date and time　

　 Sunday, November 2026, 6 21: 13-00: 17

3. Application Period [Number of Openings]　
　　May 7th (Thursday) 9:00 to June 8th (Monday) 9:00 [30 people]※Recruitment has ended.
　　　*If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available positions, a lottery will be held.

4. Participation fee

　 Free
  *Normally, a participation fee of 1,000 yen is required, but for this training, the co-organizer will cover the fee.

5. How to apply

　Please apply through the Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center.
    *Please read the seminar overview carefully before registering.

　　 　<Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center URL>
　　　　https://vokatsu.jp/seminars/

6. Venue

  Yokohama City Sports Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) - Basement Conference Room
　　(6-81 Onoue-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0015, Japan - Inside Nissei Yokohama Onoue-cho Building)

7. Content

　 (1) Sports Volunteer Training ② (Learning Leadership) 3 hours 30 minutes
　 • Communication skills
       Leadership and followership
       • Mindset as a leader

   (2) Announcement from the co-organizer (30 minutes)

8. Management

　  [Organizer] Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center
　  [Co-sponsored by] Yokohama Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat
　　　　　   World Triathlon Series Yokohama Organizing Committee Secretariat

Leaders' Tea Party (Optional Participation)

We will be holding a casual get-together where volunteer leaders (chief leaders and leaders) who are working together to create the Yokohama Marathon can enjoy tea and snacks while chatting with each other.

  1. Target of participation
    Yokohama Marathon 2026 Volunteer Leader (Chief Leader/Leader)

  2. Participation Fee
    Free

  3. Date and time (tentative)
    The first session will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM for approximately two hours.
    The second session will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM for approximately two hours.
    The 3rd event is scheduled to be held around November 2026.

  4. Venue (tentative)
    First meeting… Kanagawa Industrial Promotion Center, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, 13th Floor, Conference Room 1
    (5-80 Onoue-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0015, Kanagawa Small and Medium Enterprise Center Building)

    Second meeting… Yokohama City Sports Association, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Basement Conference Room
    (6-81 Onoue-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0015, Japan - Inside Nissei Yokohama Onoue-cho Building)

    Third round… We will post the details as soon as they are decided.

  5. Message
    (1) Announcements from the Secretariat (Tournament Overview, etc.)
    (2) Exchange of opinions among participants, etc.

  6. Management
    Yokohama Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat

  7. How to apply
    The secretariat will send you an email with instructions. Please check it and then apply.

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