FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '23

NEWS

2023.07.21

FRFGG(FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL GOODWILL GUIDE) WANTED!

Want to help people visiting from overseas at Fuji Rock overcome the language barrier and enjoy themselves at the festival?
Meet people from diverse backgrounds at Fuji Rock and be exposed to different values.
Fuji Rock Goodwill Guide Staff Wanted! Become a part of the goodwill interpreter at Fuji Rock!

FRFGG volunteers are needed for not only inside the festival but the parking lots, the shuttle bus, Echigo-Yuzawa station, and lodging facilities to help overcome language barriers.

We’re looking for people who will be attending this year’s Fuji Rock and speak a language other than Japanese to be a FRFGG (Fuji Rock Festival Goodwill Guide = Volunteer Interpreter)

There are no rules or shifts to be a FRFGG. On the day of the show, please wear the FRFGG charm where people can see and enjoy Fuji Rock as usual. If you are approached by a visitor from overseas who is having language difficulties, please lend your help.

Currently, approximately 50 people have offered to help as FRFGG with the languages below.

English (48 people), Cantonese (2 people), Korean (2 people), Spanish (2 people), Tagalog (2 people), Mandarin (1 person), Thai (1 person), French (1 person), Swedish (1 person)

Registration is open during the festival. Applications are welcome.

Registration Period Until 18:00, Sunday, July 30th

 

  • Registration also available at the 「Box Office for Overseas Customer」 located prior to the festival entrance at the festival.
Eligibility Those with a festival entry ticket for Fuji Rock’23 who are willing to volunteer.
Application Process Register via the form below.
(Registration info includes name, contact information, applicable language, etc.)
https://forms.gle/VD79XUUkyAjR6ft68
Participation
  • Participants will be asked to wear a name tag identifying them as a FRFGG volunteer which lists their language and nickname.
  • Registrants are asked to visit the 「Box Office for Overseas Customers」 located in the service area on arrival to the festival.
  • Registration Schedule
    • 12:00~24:00, Thursday, July 27th
    • 9:00~24:00, Friday, July 28th & Saturday, July 29th
    • 9:00~18:00, Sunday, July 30th
Take part and help someone create lasting memories of Fuji Rock, and create memories of your own by helping others! Let’s make Fuji Rock better togehter!
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