3rd World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship: Operations Volunteers Wanted! An International Tournament Inheriting the Legacy of the Deaflympics

The Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center (hereinafter referred to as Nippon Foundation Volun Center, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Yasushi Waki) is seeking volunteers to help with operations at the "3rd World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship" to be held in Tokyo from October 31 to November 3, 2026.

Recruitment is divided into two types: "Operations Volunteers," who will assist with venue guidance, setup/teardown, and team assistance, and "Medical Team Support," who will support communication for the medical team.

Additionally, a "Special Recruitment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals" is also being held, targeting deaf and hard of hearing individuals residing far from the Kanto region, who can receive subsidies for travel and accommodation expenses.

All applications are accepted until April 6 (Monday) at 9 AM on "Vokatsu!", the volunteer platform site operated by the Nippon Foundation Volun Center.

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