We will do various work to activate the area and success their culture. Main work is organizing and preparing for "Kids English camp". From 10 to 18 year old children join and enjoy international days in the beautiful nature. And we possibly also support agriculture and do some other work for the community.
Accomodation & food:
Renovated house (traditional house!). Simple shower room. Clean toilet. Winter Sleeping bag is needed! Food will be cooked by volunteers. wi-fi and internet are nothing. There is a cat.
Location & leisure:
The southwest part of Ishikawa prefecture. Ozuchi village is surrounded by mountains, so very isolated, but beautiful place. Charcoal making was main industry.
Requirements:
High motivation to work hard and simple life in the isolated mountain area and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization. Educational experience for kids is welcomed!
Volunteers will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) transplanting the seedlings 2) cutting glasses to improve ecological richness of the forest, 3) making seed beds, and so on. Work might be changed due to weather condition, we need to be flexible!
Accomodation & food:
Shared room in old elementary school. Sleeping bag is needed! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.
Location & leisure:
We will work in Ajigasawa town and Hiranai town in Aomori prefecture. Aomori is located on the northernmost tip of Honshu Island. Shirakami Mountains located in southwest and the Mutsu-bay nestles between the eastern Shimokita and western Tsugaru Peninsulas.
Requirements:
Good Japanese language is not necessary, but still welcomed. You need to be physically strong and flexible to respect the way of the local host. Motivation letter is needed!
*Actual project term: 3 July - 31 JulyThis is a unique MTV project which volunteers work solely with local Japanese people in the first 2 weeks, then work together with STV participants from CIEEJ1803 project (July 16-31).Many preparations in local festivals, doing agricultural work, attending culture exchange events [PART 1] Between July 3 – July 16(KOSE) KOSE is located in Mimasaka-city of Okayama prefecture.
There will be many events and works such as follows:
-Preparing/participating local MATSURI festival,-Mowing tea farms and cleaning local temple and the accommodation "Torikaze", -Communicating with infant/children and their mothers (20-30s). Volunteers are expected to work cooperatively in a group, and work well. [PART 2] Between July 16- July 31 (MIMASAKA)-Cleaning a shrine, river, walking trails, public facilities and a school -Doing an environmental work on the riverside and a shrine -Joining English day camp at local high school -Introducing cuisine of your country -Participating a local MATSURI festival/welcome party/farewell event-Experiencing Japanese traditional culture
Accomodation & food:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a kitchen, a lavatory and a bathroom. Internet may not be available depending on the family. Please always ask your host family when you use, a washer or a kitchen, etc. You may need to do the laundry by yourself or your laundry will be washed together with family's and be asked to help with it. Please be flexible and helpful. Three meals a day will be provided. A volunteer who has an allergy (or preference) in wheat, meat or fish can not be accepted because those are often served in a Japanese meal and a family does not prepare meals by individual request. A volunteer is also expected to eat rice, miso soup, fish (sometimes raw) as well as meat (chicken, pork and beef) on a daily basis without any problem
Location & leisure:
Mimasaka-city (http://kanko.city.mimasaka.lg.jp/ ) is famous for beautiful landscapes and hot springs. The most notable sightseeing spot is the birthplace of Musashi Miyamoto (1584~1645), the strongest swords man handling two swords at the same time. Hayashino Station is located about one and half hours by train (JR Kishin line) from Himeji city in Hyogo prefecture. Their landmark Himeji Castle was designated as a national treasure in 1931, and the World Cultural Heritage in 1993.
Requirements:
1. Japanese language (conversational level) is required (we will check the level on the motivation letter) 2. Every volunteer must be able to ride on a bicycle for 5 km (sometimes up to 20 km) a day. A volunteer is expected to be physical strong and tough under the strong summer sunlight. 3. No volunteer is accepted if he/she has a strong allergy in cats, dogs or house dust 4. It is required that volunteers should prepare and bring things you can perform/display at an international exchange event. Pictures, CD, books, magazines, toys, games or snacks of your country are suggested. You can have your own booth, display them and give presentation about your country at this event. Also, please bring home countries' recipes and ingredients. 20 more people will come to enjoy this event with International volunteer5. A couple is not allowed at all. We accept one volunteer from each organization6. A motivation letter (more than 10 sentences long) is required. Please include your interest, motivation, experience and strength of yourself both in English and Japanese. Clothes suitable for activities, such as T-shirts, pants, and sneakers. Long-sleeved shirts and a hat/cap, sun glasses are a must. In addition to clothing, please bring toiletries, towels, raincoat, medicine (for cold, painkiller) and other things you need for your daily life. Rain boots are needed only those who foot is over 10 inchRegarding the schedule on Sundays, please ask your host family if they have any plan made for the day before you make your own schedules. Keep in mind that you are strongly expected to spend time with your host family on weekends. Please do not make any plan with your friends on weekends without agreeing with your host family in advance. A volunteer needs at least 30,000 JPY in cash if she wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Age:
18-25
Location:
Mimasaka,okayama
Language(s):
English
Airport:
KIX: Kansai (Osaka, Japan)Vegetarian food will be available
Help outdoor activities and preparation for events for children and families.- help children, families and elders with cooking (pizza, udon and somen noodles etc), making crafts, and so on. Age of participants will range from 5 to 80 years old. - Attend cultural exchange lesson with local elementary school students (such as singing English songs and Q&A time) - Maintenance of Fureai-no-Mori (mori means forest in Japanese) forest park and some facilities.-communicate and exchange ideas with local students※Since there are many outdoor activities, work may differ if it rains.
Accomodation & food:
A traditional Japanese houseJapanese TATAMI room with futon mattress, washer, kitchen, Western lavatory, shower. No internet access, Convenience store and supermarket is 5 minutes by car. Volunteers take turns and cook by themselves. Volunteers are asked to go to the store and do groceries. Not available for vegetarian and people who have food allergy.
Location & leisure:
Shunan-city is located in south-eastern part of Yamaguchi Pref., between the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and hillside. It takes four and a half hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen or one and a half from Yamaguchi Ube Airport by train. During the day-offs, volunteers may participate in a traditional summer "MIKOSHI (portable shrine)" festival with local children. A volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Requirements:
Clothing suitable for outdoor activities, volunteers will take care of children in the river too (swimwear, shorts pants, T-shirts, sneakers are must) Slippers and sandals are prohibited. Seasonings and some recipes from your country (Please be ready to introduce your home country cuisine to local Japanese people and other international volunteer members), pictures and materials or something you can introduce your hometown, culture, language etc.
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