Lin Mingming from Chendai, Jinjiang is one of the 71 volunteers recruited by the ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade. She is 28 years old and works as an administration staff. As a graduate of English major with the certification of Test for English Major Band 8, she is excellent at writing and speaking in English. Besides, years of working experience make her rigorous, conscientious, and responsible, with all the qualities required to become a volunteer. Lin has actively volunteered, both as a student and in her job, in various service activities such as nursing the elderly, the campaign of bringing culture to the countryside, and cleaning up the city.

Early in 2018, Lin had participated in a one-week closed training program for foreign affairs staff organized by the Executive Committee for ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade. She had mastered sports terminology and learned how to communicate in English in scenarios like shopping, dining, and using medical care. She also taught herself knowledge on team reception, etiquette in cross-cultural communication, and foreign affairs protocols.

Being a mother of a one-year-old baby, Lin’s often challenged with work-life balance. When being asked how to balance her family life and the work as a full-time volunteer serving at the games for at least eight days, she said that she’s got all supports from work and family, which leaves her no worry, and allows her to work wholeheartedly in everything she does.

"This is my first time to participate in such a large-scale sports event. I will study hard and take professional training to learn how to manage a heavy workload. Hopefully, I can not only improve myself through this event but present the image of our local volunteers to the participants from all over the world," said the novice mother.