-help farm work as well as daily routines in the facility with handicapped residents (cleaning, feeding, taking animal to the walk) -prepare/clean meals for residents
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in the facility owned by Neiraku Kyodogakusha
Facilities:
Each volunteer have own room (not shared). You will share a washer, a kitchen, a lavatory and a bathroom with handicapped people and other volunteers
Meals:
Meals will be provided 3 times a day. Volunteers are expected to help in the kitchen
Location & leisure:
Hokkaido, as the biggest and northernmost prefecture in Japan, attracts millions of tourists throughout the year. It is also known as the 21st largest island in the world with abundant nature and a number of national parks. Not only by the vast wilderness, the island also possesses breezy and dry climate in summer and the mountain ranges will be covered by beautiful crystal powder in winter. Neiraku in Obira machi in Rumoi-gun, is a small town with about 4,000 residents. It is a 34 hectale hill-land in the middle of a rice paddy region about 15Kms east from the Japan Sea and west of Asahikawa. A volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
There are dogs, cats, chickens and pigs. So we can't accept volunteers who have allergies to them. Volunteers need to go to bed early and wake up early. Work will start around 6:00 am. Work clothes (which can get dirty), long sleeved T shirts or sweatshirts, a hat/cap for outdoor work, toiletries, and towels. Volunteers need to bring clothes for work (which can get dirty). Bring your home country recipe and ingredient if you can.
1. Day camp with childrenVolunteers help day camp for elementary school children (6 to 12 years old, about 20 children in total). Volunteers are expected to act as their leaders. You will cook, play in the river and make a secret basement with children while making sure that they are all safe. 2. Care for children with disability TENKI-MURA has played an active role to support those who have disabilities. When school is session, they open afterschool called "SORAMAME club". During summer time, they help homework, play sports, do crafts, and teach dances in daytime. With TENKI-MURA stuff, volunteers help 10 SORAMAME club children. 3. Two days summer camp at "ZUTTO"Not only day camp but also summer camp you take children for 2-3 days in an isolated village. ZUTTO is an old Japanese-style house it has been there for 150 years. During the camp, you will pick up vegetables on the mountain, play games around the Hosokawa River and cook fresh pizza hand-made stone oven. You will have a chance to go experience a hot spring nearby.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: Japanese house (Tatami room) and ZUTTO when camping
Facilities:
Both Japanese house and ZUTTO have a washer, a kitchen, a Western lavatory. A bathroom is available in Japanese house and volunteers can go hot spring in the neighbor when camping
Meals:
Volunteers are expected to cook by themselves, sometimes with children. During two days summer camp, volunteers use a stone stove outside to cook pizza or steam rice.
Location & leisure:
Shiga prefecture is in the central part of Japan and is famous for Lake Biwa, which is the biggest lake in Japan. The lake occupies one sixth of the total area of the prefecture. Kusatsu City is located in the south of the lake and has about 130,000 residents. It takes about 20 minutes by train to get to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan with lots of historical sites, and about 2 hours by express trains to get to Kansai International Airport. A volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Requirements:
A sleeping bag, swimwear, work clothes suitable for outdoor activities (Long-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, pants, long-socks and sneakers), a hat(or cap), toiletries, bath towels and other things you need for your daily life. TENKI-MURA stuff encourages you to introduce outdoor games that are popular among children in your home country. Make sure you prepare to teach them to Japanese kids.
- Give assistance to their productive activities (woodwork, ceramic art and fabric crafts) - Join recreational activities (painting craft and playing music) - Help daily routines (serving meals and cleaning work materials)
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in a guest houseFacilities: A washer, a shared kitchen, a lavatory and a shower room, volunteers will sleep in a TATAMI room with FUTON. Internet access is available only in the main office. A small post office, shops are nearby. The area is surrounded by great nature. Meals: All meals will be provided. Have meals together with residents in a dining room.
Location & leisure:
Hokkaido is the biggest and northernmost part of four main islands in Japan. It is also known as the 21st largest island in the world with abundant nature and a number of national parks. Kembuchi is a small town with the population of 4000, located in north central part of Hokkaido. On weekend, you may be able to go to the local hot springs and some landmarks in the area. A volunteer needs at least 5,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Requirements:
A conversational Japanese skill is welcomed to communicate with Gakuen stuff. Volunteers need strong motivation for helping residents to enjoy their life in the school. The important point is you enjoy yourself and treat people in a friendly manner. Bring work clothes (short sleeved T shirts, long pants) and sneakers. Dress conservative (skirt/short pants are not allowed). Outfits should be warm since the weather can be cold in the mornings and evenings even during the summer time.
Care for children with disability TENKI-MURA has played an active role to support those who have disabilities. When school is session, they open afterschool called "SORAMAME club". During summer time, they help homework, play sports, do crafts, and teach dances in daytime. With TENKI-MURA stuff, volunteers help 10 SORAMAME club children. Most activities are taking place indoor but there is 2 days indoor summer camp during the project.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: Japanese house (Tatami room) and the center when camping
Facilities:
Both Japanese house and the center have a washer, a kitchen, a Western lavatory, a bathroom
Meals:
A dinner bento (box) will be provided. Breakfast and lunch will be cooked by volunteers. Volunteers take turn to cook rice ball and miso soup. Sometimes volunteers go to supermarket or convenience store together with a camp leader for grocery
Location & leisure:
Shiga prefecture is in the central part of Japan and is famous for Lake Biwa, which is the biggest lake in Japan. The lake occupies one sixth of the total area of the prefecture. Kusatsu City is located in the south of the lake and has about 130,000 residents. It takes about 20 minutes by train to get to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan with lots of historical sites, and about 2 hours by express trains to get to Kansai International Airport. A volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Requirements:
A volunteer who has an allergy (or preference) in rice, miso soup, wheat, meat or fish can not be accepted because it is often served and they do not prepare meals by individual request.A sleeping bag, swimwear, work clothes suitable for outdoor activities (Long-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, pants, long-socks and sneakers), a hat(or cap), toiletries, bath towels and other things you need for your daily life.
August 28- September 2-Assist handicapped people (from 25 to 75 years old) both indoor (hand craft, drawing) and outdoor activities (taking a walk, visiting an art exhibition) -Help daily routines (cleaning the room and facility) -Introduce volunteer's home country (prepare your presentation in advance) -Have a daily meeting with stuff in the morning/evening September 2- September 3-volunteers go out two days in the Buddhist temple to experience Japanese tea ceremony (called SADO) and read Buddhist sutras September 4- September 9-Assist seniors at day service center (About 20-30 seniors)
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: August 28- September 2 RYOKAN （Japanese style hotel) Volunteers commute to Kunimi-en by a car September 2- September 3 GUEST HOUSE OWNED BY A TEMPLE September 4- September 9 HOMESTAY (All Volunteers stay at one house)
Facilities:
Stay in rooms(both Japanese and Western) with Futon mattress, a washer, a Western-style lavatory and a shower room. Internet access and international phone are available. A small shop is nearby.
Meals:
Provided (or sometimes instructed where to buy) by staff 3 times in a day
Location & leisure:
Kunimi-En is about half an hour by train from Kofu city in Yamanashi prefecture. You can enjoy the wide view of Mt. Fuji, registered as a world heritage, a highest mountain in Japan, with the Japan South Alps in the background. This area is also famous for a rapid Fuji river, and those landscapes are depicted in famous Japanese printing "Ukiyoe" by the artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760～1849). A volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Requirements:
1. A volunteer who has an interest or studies for welfare and social security are most welcome. You need to understand about developmentally handicapped people (autism disorder, down syndrome etc) and to have knowledge of basic nursing care. 2. A volunteer who has some interests in Buddhism. Please make sure it is not against what you believe in because there are some activities inside the Buddhist temple and you will spend one night there. Bring work clothes (short sleeved T shirts, polo shirts, long pants) and sneakers. Dress conservative (skirt/short pants are not allowed). There will be an event to introduce your country (Food, books, CD, maps). Please prepare for this event. You can put the date in USB, please bring it with you.
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