Nearly 4,000 young volunteers to assist visitors, participants at CIIE
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Nearly 4,000 young volunteers will assist attendees from both home and abroad at the 8th China International Import Expo, showcasing the event’s beauty with their bright smiles and exceptional service.
The “little leaves,” a loving nickname of the CIIE volunteers, are a reference to the National Exhibition and Convention Center where the expo is held, which is designed in the shape of a clover.
According to the Shanghai Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, 3,865 volunteers will perform a variety of roles, including on-site guidance, exhibition registration, guest reception, media support, information technology support, transportation assistance, and medical and health services, among others.
Among the volunteers, 548 have taken part in previous CIIEs, and there are 30 foreign students.
To better serve exhibitors and traders, the CIIE Multilingual Volunteers Alliance was established for the first time, involving nine universities in the city.
A total of 129 volunteers for less commonly taught languages have been recruited for this CIIE, covering 12 languages.
Volunteers received training, participated in on-site drills, and engaged in on-the-job mentoring. These activities helped them get familiar with the venue, various services, and their job responsibilities.
Huot Chhengly, a Cambodian student from Shanghai Ocean University majoring in food science and engineering, is full of excitement and curiosity about participating in the CIIE for the first time.
“I’m thrilled to be a ‘little leaf’ for CIIE,” he said. “Actually, my motivation stems from my passion for international communication. As a Cambodian student studying abroad, I feel the inclusiveness and vitality of Shanghai every day.
“As a global trade gala, the CIIE not only allows me to get closer to the latest technologies in the food industry and international exhibitors, but also enables me to contribute with my professional knowledge,” he added, “for example, by helping foreign guests understand China’s food safety standards and sharing Cambodian tropical fruit culture.”
Chhengly said he can’t wait to contribute his knowledge and expertise to the event.
“As a volunteer, what I most look forward to is helping exhibitors from Southeast Asia promote their products in the Food Exhibition Area. For instance, I plan to use my professional background to explain how to combine Cambodian tropical ingredients with China’s food engineering technology.
“CIIE is a platform for openness and innovation. I hope through my volunteer work, I can share the story of Shanghai’s food innovation, enabling exhibitors to feel the charm of the Chinese market.”
Du Junjie from Shanghai Normal University and his father, Du Peiming, are both serving the CIIE.
The senior has been engaged in providing support to the Yunnan Province trading delegation since the first CIIE.
At that time, the young Du was still a junior high school student. Through his father, he learned high-tech cars, the world’s smallest cardiac pacemaker, a wide range of delicacies, and all the best exhibits from various countries.
“All these have left a deep impression on me,” Du Junjie recalled.
Last year, he signed up to be a “little leaf” and met his father in the venue.
“Only when you participate in the CIIE in person can you understand how grand and wonderful it is,” said Du. “It not only demonstrates China’s resolution in further opening-up to the world, but also shows that ordinary people can excel in the global arena.”
Over the past seven years, teacher Chen Beini from Shanghai Institute of Technology has brought more than 900 “little leaves” to the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
For her, the CIIE is not only a stage to show the vigor of youth and a window to broaden horizons, but also a vivid and profound course.
“It expands students’ global vision and tempers their dedication spirit,” she said.
“In these seven years, I have not only been an organizer and manager but also a companion and educator. Together with them, I have also improved myself.”
Gu Yiqiu, the flag-bearer of this year’s volunteer inauguration ceremony, is a third-year “little leaf” from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
“I am honored to represent all ‘little leaves’ and showcase the spirit of Shanghai youth,” Gu stated. He has gained extensive experience from the past two events and hopes to share these insights with more ‘little leaves.’
“As a Shanghai college student, participating in the CIIE is a great honor,” said Wu Siyu, a junior majoring in Russian at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, who was a drill volunteer last year. This year, she will participate in the CIIE as a language volunteer.
“To better serve foreign guests, I have learned basic communication phrases, the etiquette of relevant countries, and how to handle emergencies,” said Wu.
Over the past seven years, about 34,000 “little leaves” have interpreted the volunteer spirit of dedication, friendship, mutual assistance and progress with their services on the grand stage of CIIE, winning wide praise from guests at home and abroad, according to the Shanghai Committee of the Communist Youth League of China.
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