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Pays: Japon
Partenaire: CIEE
WORKCAMP INFORMATION
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization
dedicated to helping people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a
globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
Founded in 1947, CIEE has developed a wide variety of programs and services for students and teachers
at secondary through university levels and for related constituencies. Since its beginning chartering
transatlantic ocean liners after World War II, CIEE has grown to employ 400 professionals working in
more than 50 countries to deliver CIEE’s diverse programs and services. CIEE is governed by an
international Board of Directors elected by its 300 member academic institutions.
Founded in 1965, CIEE JAPAN has been helping thousands of students, professionals, and educators
gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally
diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available.
CIEE has the central office in Tokyo as well as the regional branch in Kyoto and Fukuoka. In 2015, CIEE
Japan celebrated its 50th anniversary
Way to the Alliance
Originally, CIEE US was the member of the Alliance. Later, CIEE Japan began to work with the Alliance to
spread out the importance of IVS movement. CIEE Japan applied for associate membership in 2006, and
accepted in 2010. Motivation for being a part of the Alliance has been consistent.
CIEE Japan organizes the training for camp leaders and conducts the pre-departure orientation for
outgoing volunteers. Feedback from our volunteers as well as the host
institution of incoming volunteers became quite positive over the years.
General Conditions
- 19 STV (up to 3 weeks between July to September), 2 MTV (between July-August)
- 2 bilateral group projects (with Wales and Indonesia)
- Out of 23 project, 21 are repeated and other 2 are brand-new
- 14 camps for 5-15 volunteers, 9 camps for 1-4 volunteers. In smaller camps, volunteers are
expected
to speak some Japanese because each volunteer is a huge asset to local partners
- Total capacity is about 130 in 2016
- Volunteers must be over 18. Some projects have age limits and gender preferences due to
accommodation
- We accept only individuals in a project (No couples/ no friends in a same project)
- All incoming volunteers must arrive at the nearest airport in Japan one day before (or at least by 6
am on the first day of) the workcamps.
- We expect volunteers to have knowledge or at least some interest in Japanese culture, society
and language
-For MTV project, a volunteer who does not need a visa to Japan is preferred
Invitation letter fee
A volunteer who needs a visa to Japan have to request CIEE Japan for the invitation documents. In 2016,
CIEE Japan charge 20 EURO/person for this process. This fee will cover approximately 80% of shipping
and issuing the invitation letters, and CIEE will cover the rest.
Process
1. A sending organization send a notice (who needs an invitation letter) to CIEE Japan
2. CIEE Japan prepares invitation letter and send the original document as well as the invoice by Express
Mail Service (EMS) operated by Japan post. We also notify the estimated arrival time and a copy of
invoice when requested.
3. When a sending organization receives an invoice, please make a payment by the deadline. We kindly
ask you to pay the wire transfer fee as well.
CIEE Japan bank details:
Bank name: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Branch: Shibuya (branch Code:654)
Address: 20-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042 Japan
Bank Account Number: 2567766
Account Holder: CIEE
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SWIFT Code: SMBCJPJT
(Routing number is not necessary for wire transfer to Japan)
Service Volontaire International, asbl
30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles
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Group Leaders
We assign 1 project leader in each camp. We recruit leaders according to their motivation, English skill
and experiences requested by the host organization. Since the project leader acts as a coordinator, an
advisor and most of all a good communicator to bridge volunteers with the local community, we
carefully select a qualified person for the position. Once the leader is assigned, we provide 2 days
training camp so that he/she understands the role and responsibilities for the project. Once the
workcamp begins, we closely work with local coordinator and the leader so that each camp goes
smoothly. After the workcamp finishes, we share the project report from the leader with the host
organization, in order to improve the quality of the camp in the future.
Project Map
CIEEJ1604 ● ●CIEEJ1615
CIEEJ1610
CIEEJ1601, 1602,
1611(NEW), 1620(NEW)
CIEEJ1621(NEW)
CIEEJ1612
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CIEEJ1608
CIEEJ1603/1613
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●CIEEJ1617
CIEEJ1619
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CIEEJ1607
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CIEEJ1605/1618
CIEEJ1606
CIEEJ1616
CIEEJ1614 (NEW)
CIEEJ1609
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CODE
NAME
LOCATION
DATE
Type
Vol
1601
Culture and Homestay in Mimasaka #1
OKAYAMA
01.07-12.07
CULT
3
1602
OKAYAMA
14.07-31.07
CULT
8
1603
Koen Gakuin School and Ato Village Life
YAMAGUCHI
16.07-29.07
CULT
5
1604
Farm with handicapped
HOKKAIDO
20.07-02.08
DISA
4
1605
Handicapped Child Care #1
SHIGA
21.07-02.08
DISA
7
1606
Keiyukai Senior Care
OSAKA&KYOTO
26.07-08.08
ELDE
3
1607
MSSP English Summer School for Children
TOKYO
30.07-14.08
LANG
5
1608
Natural Park Maintanance and Homestay
SHIMANE
30.07-16.08
CULT
3
1609
Peace Program
HIROSHIMA
30.07-16.08
PEACE
5
1610
Rita Village Life at a Western Lodge
HYOGO
01.08-10.08
MANU
3
1611(NEW)
OKAYAMA
03.08-15.08
CULT
3
1612
Higashi Shirakawa English Village camp
GIFU
06.08-15.08
LANG
10
1613
MINE Village Sharehouse
YAMAGUCHI
06.08-17.08
CULT
10
1614(NEW)
Art Festival in Old Capital
NARA
17.08-01.09
ART
5
HOKKAIDO
18.08-27.08
DISA
3
1615
Handicapped center in Kembuchi
Age
1825
1825
1840
1840
1840
1827
1840
1840
1830
1827
1830
1840
1840
1840
1840
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Japanese skill
Extra fee
ML
Recommended
ML
Recommended
ML
Welcomed
ML
Welcomed
ML
Required
ML
Recommended
ML
NO (ENG only)
ML
Recommended
ML
Welcomed
3,500 JPY
ML
Welcomed
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Recommended
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Welcomed
ML
Welcomed
ML
ML
Recommended
15,000 JPY
Welcomed
4
1616
Fureai no Forest Cultural Exchange
1617
Children support & Senior care
1618
Handicapped Child Care #2
1619
Handicapped center in Kunimien
YAMAGUCHI
19.08-27.08
CULT
7
TOCHIGI
21.08-04.09
CULT
5
SHIGA
22.08-01.09
DISA
7
YAMANASHI
28.08-09.09
DISA
3
1840
1840
1840
1840
ML
Recommended
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Recommended
ML
Recommended
ML
Welcomed
List of STV Projects ( 1～3 weeks)
List of MTV Project (4～5 weeks)
CODE
NAME
1620
Culture and Homestay
1621
Youth Hostel in Amanohashidate
LOCATION
DATE
Type
Vol
Age
ML
JAPANESE
OKAYAMA
14.07-28.08
CULT
2
18-25
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Required
KYOTO
19.07-22.08
MANU
1
18-30
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Recommended
For MTV project, a volunteer who does not need a visa to Japan is preferred
CIEEJ1622 is a bilateral group project with UNA Exchange (Wales) so it is excluded from the list
CIEEJ1623 is a bilateral group project with Dejavato (Indonesia) so it is excluded from the list
CIEEJ1601 Culture and Homestay in Mimasaka #1/OKAYAMA
Length:
1st July – 12th July
Vols:
3 (1 males, 2 females)
Age:
18 – 25
Language:
Conversational Japanese is recommended
Host organization: Mimasaka KOSE Torikaze (土里風)
CULT/FEST
Background:
This workcamp is organized by one of the CIEE’s most popular host which runs STV homestay program
for 18 years. A volunteer will work in an area called Mimasaka KOSE (美作市巨勢). It is led by a local NPO
named Torikaze, founded in 2014 in order to make the rural area more revitalized and attractive to
visitors and new settlers. Their activities are based on a community center which was used to be an
elementary school for long time. By remodeling the gymnasium, they host events such as music recital
and matsuri event. They play such an active role in this community. A volunteer have a chance to stay
with a local host family who have experienced hosting international students or lived in overseas. This
is a second year CIEE Japan hosts a STV project with Torikaze.
Elementary school VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZXRlej5AzE
Tea Farm VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G28YbRSzEXA
Music Café Event VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-byUUNAyxM
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Work:
There will be many events and works such as follows:
Preparing/participating local MATSURI festival, mowing tea farms and cleaning local temple,
communicating with infant/children and their mothers (20-30s). Volunteers may also help issuing local
newspaper. Volunteers are expected to work cooperatively in a group, and work well.
Accommodation:
Each volunteer will stay in a local host family house.
House rules apply such as “curfew”.
Facilities:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a kitchen, a lavatory and a bathroom with western toilet.
Internet may be available.
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.
Meals:
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 and leisure:
KOSE is located in Mimasaka-city of Okayama prefecture.
http://www.web-okayama.jp/kose/ (you can also see international workcamp diary at the bottom of this
webpage)
It 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.
For the schedules on Saturdays and Sundays, please ask your host family if they have any plan made
for the day before you make your own schedules. Please keep in mind that you are strongly expected
to spend time with your host family on those days. Be advised if they have any plan made, theirs has
priority. Please do not make any plan with your friends on weekends without agreeing with your host
family in advance. A volunteer needs at least 5,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on
free-day.
Terminal:
Station:
Kansai International Airport
JR Hayashino Station
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1. 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
2. No volunteer is accepted if he/she has a strong allergy in cats, dogs or house dust
3. 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 volunteer
4. Clothes suitable for activities, such as T-shirts, pants, and sneakers. Long-sleeved shirts and a
hat/cap are a must. In addition to clothing, please bring toiletries, towels, medicine (for cold,
painkiller) and other things you need for your daily life.
5. Rain boots are needed only those who foot is over 10 inch
6. A couple is not allowed at all. We accept one volunteer from each organization
Remarks:
During the program, you will be frequently asked to introduce yourself to local people especially in
cultural exchanges settings. Please be prepared and enjoy that exposure.
You are expected to have a good relationship with your host family. Therefore, helping housework
actively and refraining yourself from going out at night are appreciated.
Conversational Japanese and some knowledge of Japanese culture, history, food, custom and manner
are recommended to communicate well with the locals.
CIEEJ1602 Culture and Homestay in Mimasaka #2 /OKAYAMA
Length:
14th July –31th July
Vols:
8
Age:
18 – 25
Language:
Host organization: Mimasaka International Exchange Association (MIEA)
CULT/ENVI
Background:
MIEA (Mimasaka International Exchange Association) was founded in 1998 with Mimasaka citizens who
are eager to be a liaison between Mimasaka area and outside of the country. The founder started off
with a small group who practice English conversation with a few native speakers. Then, they start
looking for an opportunity to do a bigger international exchange. By having a slogan of “Open your
eyes, mind and soul to the world”, MIEA is hoping the locals to be more proud/confident of their
hometown by introducing their cultural values and tradition to international members. By learning other
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cultures, local children have more positive images of going abroad and
making friends in other countries. CIEE Japan has started recruiting
international volunteers since 1998 and we have been hosting their summer workcamp for 18 years.
MIEA (Japanese) http://www.miea.or.jp/
MIEA (English) http://www10.plala.or.jp/COOLMOON/miea/index.htm
MIEA (Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mimasaka-International-Exchange-Association-MIEA/206215862756330
Work:
-A lot of cleaning (temple, riverside, town-owned facility, mountain railroad
-Doing river condition survey
-Joining English lesson at local high school
-Interacting with local elementary school children and their mothers
-Experiencing Japanese traditional culture
-Participating a local MATSURI festival/welcome party/farewell event
Up to two MTV female volunteers (CIEEJ1620) join this workcamp.
Volunteers are expected to work collectively in a group, and work well.
Accommodation:
Each volunteer will stay separately in a local host family’s house.
Volunteers should follow house rules such as “Curfew” at 6:00 PM every day.
Facilities:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a kitchen, a lavatory and a bathroom. Internet may not
be available depending on the family.
Meals:
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.
Regarding the schedule on weekends, 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 5,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants
to go sightseeing on free-day.
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Terminal:
Station:
JR Hayashino Station
Requirement：
1 Every volunteer must be able to ride on a bicycle for 5 km (sometimes up to 20 km) a day
2 No volunteer is accepted if he/she has a strong allergy in cats, dogs or house dust
3 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 volunteer
4 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, medicine
(for cold, painkiller) and other things you need for your daily life.
5 Rain boots are needed only those who foot is over 10 inch
6 A couple is not allowed at all. We accept one volunteer from each organization
Remarks:
You will be frequently asked to introduce yourself to local people especially in cultural exchanges
settings. Please be prepared and enjoy that exposure.
You are expected to have a good relationship with their host family. Therefore, you must help
housework actively and refrain from going out at night.
CIEEJ1603
Koen Gakuin School and Ato Village Life / YAMAGUCHI
Length:
16th July – 29th July
Vols:
5
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
English / Japanese
Host Organization： Koen Gakuin School and Ato Village
CULT/EDU
Background:
Koen Gakuin is a private mission school, having its origin in Mercedarias Misioneras de Bérriz (Spain).
In 1952, they established junior high school, placing high school on the side. The school is small in
size, with only 160 students (from 7th to 12th graders). They focus on religious field (Catholic) and
English teaching. This is a joint program with Ato village coordinator. Volunteers have chances to deeply
experience a rural Japanese school life in Yamaguchi area. CIEE Japan has started STV with Koen Gakuin
back in 2008 and the joint program started in 2014.
Koen Gakuin School http://www.hagikoen.jp/
Mine Tourism guide (ENGLISH) http://english.karusuto.com/
Work:
[First Week] (July 16th- 24th)
-Prepare summer forest camp for elementary school children (fishing, nature observation, playing
around the beach and playground)
-Participate actively in cross generational exchange events (may be Japanese tea ceremony SADO, or
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flower arrangement KADO)
-interact with local university students
-Do some manual work at a local share house in Mine
-Experience ZAZEN meditation
[Second Week]
-Prepare Summer English Program in the school (July 24th～29th)
-Join and help daily classes (such as culture, music, physical exercise, games, craft, cooking, field trip)
to give students chances to speak English
-give a presentation about volunteer’s home country (5-10 minutes)
-may visit a city mayor to submit feedback of this program
Accommodation:
[First Week]A Japanese traditional house (120 years old)
[Second Week]A school-owned facility
Facilities:
[First Week]Japanese style room, a washer, kitchen, shower, restroom, bathroom are available
[Second Week] Sleep on the floor with FUTON (or sleeping bag), a washer, kitchen, shower, restroom,
bathroom are available
Meals:
[First Week] Fresh rice and vegetables will be provided by a local farmer and volunteers take turns and
cook by themselves. A volunteer is expected to eat rice, miso soup, fish as well as meat (chicken, pork
and beef) on a daily basis without any problem
[Second Week] Breakfast and dinner will be provided. Volunteers will have lunch at school
Hagi is located in Yamaguchi prefecture, in the west part of Honshu, the Mainland of Japan, and faces
the Sea of Japan. It is a small local city with the population of 55,000.
Mine is also located in Yamaguchi prefecture. It is 30 minutes away from the hub station (新山口駅). The
camp location is within the area of a mysterious Akiyoshido Cave(秋芳洞) and a beautiful Beppu Benten
pond (別府弁天池). They became a popular touristic spot in recent years. A volunteer needs at least
5,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Terminal:
Fukuoka Airport (DOMESTIC)
Kansai International Airport (INTERNATIONAL)
※Since INTERNATIONAL airport terminal is 500 km away from the camp location, we recommend you
to take a domestic flight. From Fukuoka airport, you can take a local train to get to the hub station
“Hakata”. From Hakata station to Shin Yamaguchi station, you can take a bullet train (Shinkansen). It
will be 40-60 minutes ride.
Station: JR Shin Yamaguchi Station (新山口駅)
Dismissing during daytime in July 29 at Hagi bus center (萩バスセンター駅)
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A volunteer is expected to ride on a bicycle
What you should bring are one white shirt with collar and trousers (either
black, navy or beige) for school event. Facial towels, toothpaste, brush, shampoo and conditioner,
seasonings that represent your country (salt, garlic, paste, sauce or pepper)
※We are checking now to see if volunteers need to bring a sleeping bag/sleeping mat on their own
(To be confirmed later)
Remarks:
Volunteers will be requested to introduce their countries during English class. The topic can be
hometown, food, sports, celebrity, architecture, landmarks, greetings and game)
CIEEJ1604 Farm with handicapped /HOKKAIDO
Length:
20th July – 2nd August
Vols:
4
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
English / Japanese
Host organization: Neiraku Kyodo Gakusha
DISA/AGRI
Background:
Kyodogakusha are groups who believe that it is best to live close to nature in order to seek better living
possibilities and to experience the joys and the hardships of life. All Kyodogakusha houses are located
in villages in the countryside. They are mainly engaged in agriculture and handicraft. There are four
locations of kyodogakusya in Japan, Two in Nagano and other two in Hokkaido. Hokkaido Neiraku Farm
was founded in June,1977 at Not only have they grown rice and vegetables, also hogs and chickens for
maintaining self-sufficient, sustainable farm life. Since 1996, they focus on producing sausages, bacons,
salami and white rice as well as selling them directly to local consumers.
There are about 20 people living and operating Neiraku Kyodogakusha. Most of them are physically,
psychologically handicapped adults (mostly Male) facing difficulties in engaging normal life in society
or having a good family relationship. Neiraku Kyodogakusha helps those people by making a better
living place so that they can live together and cooperates hand in hand with others. Their abilities and
characteristics may not work well in school or workplace but Neiraku Kyodogakusha accepts them
regardless of academic background or social experience. The member of Kyodogakusha thus are
expected to work/learn together and to try to make this place like their real home.
CIEE has been hosting an international volunteer project since 2011 and it will be 6th anniversary this
summer.
Official homepage (ENGLISH): http://www2.big.or.jp/~ono/kyoudoueng01.html
Official homepage (JAPANESE): http://www.kyodogakusya.or.jp/neiraku/index.html
Work:
-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
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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
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
Sapporo city official web site (JAPANESE):
http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/english/index.html
Terminal:
Station:
Shin-Chitose airport
JR Rumoi Station
Requirement：
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.
Remarks:
This project is suitable for those who are interested and have an understanding to Kyodogakusya’s
visions and handicapped people. The work pace is slow. Most residents (mostly males) are inadaptable
to society, due to physical and mental problems while few others enjoys being self-sufficient in a small
community. Your proactive cooperation is much appreciated.
You will be meeting up with the project leader at the JR Sapporo station between 12:00-13:00 and take
a local bus (2.5 hours, about 2.500 YEN in one-way) to get to Obira city (at Rumoi terminal station).
Then you will be picked up by the host organization and drive 30 minutes to finally get to the project
site. When booking a fight, make sure you arrive by the night of July 19 in Sapporo area. Otherwise, you
will not be able to meet up with the group on the following day.
CIEEJ1605 Handicapped Child Care #1 /SHIGA
Length:
21th July
– 2nd August
Vols:
7
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DISA/KIDS
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Age:
Language:
Host organization:
18 – 40
Conversational Japanese is required
NPO Children Network Center “TENKI-MURA”
Background:
TENKI-MURA was established in 1987 (registered as NPO in 1994) to improve the surroundings of
children in Kusatsu area. Since their slogan is “The earth is a playground!” they have been hosting many
hands-on programs and organizing many outdoor events in the forest, lakeside and playground. Their
activities also help parents have closer relationship within the community. Since 2015, TENKI-MURA
start putting more focuses on childcare for disabled children and their parents. Most activities are taking
place indoors but they sometime take children to a camp. From 2014, we host 2 days workcamp leader
orientation at this location. Camp leaders learn how to cook from a scratch, does many casestudy/feedbacks with TENKI-MURA staff. CIEE have very close relationship with this organization.
CIEE Japan started STV with TENKI-MURA in 2004 and it will be 12th anniversary this summer.
TENKI-MURA official homepage: http://www.biwako.ne.jp/~nt-tenki/
TENKI-MURA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nt.tenkimura
Work:
1. Day camp with children
Volunteers 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.
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:
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. During two days summer camp, volunteers use a stone
stove outside to cook pizza or steam rice.
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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.
Terminal:
Station:
JR Kusatsu Station
Requirement：
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.
Remarks:
Japanese skill (intermediate level) is recommended to communicate well with children who participate
day camp. Handicapped children can not communicate well verbally so a volunteer is expected to be
patient and generous. This camp is suitable for people who can enjoy being around the nature and
taking care of children. It would be great if a volunteer is physically strong and healthy.
CIEEJ1606 Keiyukai Senior Care /OSAKA&KYOTO
Length:
26th July – 8th August
Vols:
3
Age:
18 – 27
Language:
Host organization: Takatsuki-Keiyukai
ELDE / CULT
Background:
Keiyukai is one of the healthcare corporations incorporated in Osaka, and have 7 facilities in Osaka and
Kyoto. Some of them are clinics and others are day-care facilities or nursing homes for seniors who
need special treatment.
Their visions are to provide support from senior’s point of view. They hear senior’s voice. They talk with
them heart to heart. Every single day, stuff members put their first priority on the senior’s health/mental
condition whether or not seniors are being pleasant. They also put great effort to merge each other’s
specialty (as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, care worker etc) into a comfortable and
relaxing atmosphere. Keiyukai have been cooperating with CIEE in IVS project every summer since 2012
and it will be 5th anniversary this year.
Takatsuki Keiyukai(JAPANESE): http://www.keiyukai.org/
Work:
-Volunteer work at 2 senior home (Takatsuki Megumi house in Osaka and Keiyunosato in Kyoto)
-At both facilities, they help in general duties of nursing care in the facilities for the elderly people aged
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65 and up
-Assist activities such as exercises, songs, games, crafts and other daily
works.
-Clean table, sheets, entrance, backyard and car
Keiyu kai provides care service to the deep degree to those who need help in their daily lives. Your work
here will be mainly talking to the people staying here to entertain them as the care workers are busy
taking special cares such as getting them in a bath. It will be great if you could entertain them with
music or magic or dance or anything that does not require language.
Accommodation:
First week, volunteers stay in the facility at Takatsuki Megumi house in Osaka. Then, they move to
Keiyunosato in Kyoto on the second week.
Facilities:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a small kitchen, and a shower room. Internet access is
available in the office. Public phone, a small shop, and Internet café are nearby.
Meals:
Three meals a day will be provided.
Takatsuki Megumi house is situated in Osaka, but it is close to Kyoto Station (12 minute train ride).
Keiyunosato is located 30 minutes away from Kyoto station (15 minute train ride, and 5 minutes bus
ride). During day-offs, volunteer enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto. Famous landmarks are Kiyomizu Temple,
Kyoto Imperial Palace, Heian Shrine, Kinkakuji and Arashiyama. A volunteer is recommended to prepare
at least 5,000 JPY for leisure. An average allowance a volunteer prepares on their own are about 30,000
JPY because everything is expensive in big city like Osaka and Kyoto
Terminal:
Station:
[Meeting] JR Takatsuki Station (JR 高槻駅)
[Dismiss] JR Katsuragawa Station (JR 桂川駅)
Requirement:
Basic Japanese conversation is recommended. Please bring indoor shoes, toiletries, clothing suitable for
the work, towels and sanitary goods. Volunteers are requested to introduce their own countries by
showing photos and maps, introducing recipes, and teaching children’s songs and plays that the elderly
people would enjoy.
Remarks:
Volunteers are expected to act kindly with consideration, and talk friendly. Those who value the
communication with the elderly are welcome. If you can practice to sing a song in Japanese, they would
love to sing it with you.
CIEEJ1607 MSSP English Summer School for Children /TOKYO
Length:
Vols:
5
Age:
18 – 40
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Language:
Host organization:
English Only
Meisei University
Background:
MSSP stands for Meisei Summer School Project, which offers free English lessons to elementary and
junior high school students (aged from 6 to 15) in the local community of Hachioji city. Meisei University
students who are majoring in teaching license course run this project. Based on the theoretical
assumption, they put a priority on activity-based teaching rather than the traditional cramming style
teaching. A philosophy is that English teaching and learning are purely fun and their goal is to develop
communication skill in English. CIEE Japan has started this IVS since 2005 and it has always been the
most popular program which all positions become full soon after the application starts. We carefully
select candidates according to their motivations and experiences. If you are thinking about joining,
apply soon.
Meisei Summer Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/summer.meisei/photos
Work:
[First week 9:00 to 16:00]
Based on experience, skills and motivation, each volunteer is assigned to a class (between 6 to 15 years
old) as a teacher assistant. Together with Meisei student, international volunteer create syllabi and
prepare teaching materials for summer sessions. There are many team meetings and mock sessions
too. On weekend, there is an open-campus event for high school students and their parents, volunteers
may give some assistance (to promote MSSP) there.
[Second week 8:30 to 15:30]
In MSSP, there are about 100 children who live in Hachioji-city. They are divided into 10 different classes
depending on their ages and language preference (there are mostly English but a few Chinese classes
too).
At some point in August, volunteers join an event to teach English while playing sports (baseball or
basketball) with university students. It is a new and practical way of learning ESL because it is very
different from learning from a book.
There are some other international volunteers from Europe (who apply directly to school) doing same
activities with CIEE volunteers. They will stay together on the same accommodation
Accommodation:
A guest house called “Geihinkan” located within a walking distance from Meisei campus. There are rules
and curfews you are expected to follow.
Facilities:
Either wood-flooring or TATAMI room, Shared with other volunteers. Bedding will be provided. There
are a washer, a kitchen, a bathroom and a lavatory. Internet access is available in the school facility.
Meals:
Breakfast and dinner are self-catering. Cooking materials will be provided by the University. You may
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be asked to go to a store to get grocery done. Volunteers take turns in
groceries. Vouchers which you can use at University cafeteria will be
provided for lunch.
Two teams are formed for special purposes. The roles will be given to you in turn. Meisei participants
also join each team.
① Cooking Team: Cooking Team is assigned to buy glossaries and prepare breakfast and dinner. The
budget is about 1000 yen per person per day. Your country’s traditional meal is preferred for the
sake of cultural exchange. Let’s have nice meals.
② Cleaning Team: Cleaning Team is assigned to keep Geihinkan clean.
Hino city is located in the western part of Tokyo. It will take less than one hour to get to the central
Tokyo. Meisei University is surrounded with woods in a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere making you
feel like taking a deep breath. You can hear cicadas singing. You can feel the mother of nature. In
addition to the great nature, Hino has shrines and temples. You can enjoy there too. Volunteer are
recommended to prepare at least 5,000 JPY for leisure. An average allowance a volunteer prepares on
their own are about 30,000 JPY because everything is expensive in Tokyo.
Terminal:
Station:
Narita International Airport
Chuo-Daigaku・Meisei-Daigaku Station (Tama Monorail line)
Requirement：
WHAT TO BRING
Bath-towel, facial towel, outfits that are suitable for MSSP project, Japanese cash (at least 20,000 JPY),
educational materials (photos or some visual tools to introduce culture, tradition, custom, religion,
society or education of your country), keep in mind that you prepare something to entertain and educate
children and youths.
WHAT TO PREPARE
During your stay, the weather in Japan is expected to be like that of a tropical country because of its
high humidity and heat. You may experience huge typhoon hits. The average temperature in summer
is from 23 to 28 degrees Celsius or even higher. Please drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration.
Remarks:
Experiences in teaching English as a “second language” are very much appreciated. We recommend
volunteers to be very flexible to team-work. Getting used to the unique Japanese culture is also a key
to successfully complete the project.
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CIEEJ1608 Natural Park Maintanance and Homestay/SHIMANE
Length:
Vols:
3 (females only)
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
Host organization: Shimane prefectural Manyo Park
CULT/ENVI
Background:
Manyo-park was opened in 1982 as the third prefectural natural park of Shimane. In order to pursue
the romanticism of “MANYO” and local performing art “IWAMI KAGURA”, Manyo-park played an
important role as an intellectual recreation. Surrounded by a beautiful green nature, local people in any
generation can enjoy a walk, picnic and communication with their family and friends.
CIEE Japan started STV project with Manyo-park since 2012, and it is going to be the 5th anniversary this
year.
Manyo Park Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shimane-prefectural-Manyo-park/225761124184531
Work:
- Maintenance on the park (especially flower garden, camping place, restroom, shower room)
Volunteers collect garbage, clean the areas, and water flower beds
- Translate documents in your first language (Topic may be Masuda City, Iwami Kagura and Manyo Park)
You can see the work of volunteers here
2015 VOLUNTEER WORK
http://ohata.jp/manyou/publics/index/47/&anchor_link=page47#page47
2015 HOMESTAY EXPERIENCE
Volunteers may attend events such as balloon art, bamboo lantern and MATSURI festival
Accommodation:
Each volunteers stay separately in a local host family. You may switch houses in between
Facilities:
A kitchen, a bathroom, a bathtub with shower and a washer are available. Internet is available in the
Manyo park office but recommended not to use except emergency
Meals:
Meals are provided three times a day but you are always welcome to offer help in cooking and cleaning.
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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
Masuda is a city located in Shimane prefecture. It has a population of approx. 50.000 and the total area
is 733.24 km². From the ancient times Shimane prefecture consists of three regions namely, Izumo,
Iwami and Oki. Izumo region appears in Japanese mythology as the birthplace of Japanese culture and
history. The name Iwami also is much referred to in Man-yo-shu, one of the oldest existing anthology
of poetry put together in the late eighth century in Japan. One of the greatest poets of the time was
Kakinomoto Hitomaro, who lived in Iwami, and whose verse covered more than half of all 4,400 poems
of the collection. A volunteer needs at least 5,000 JPY in cash if she wants to go sightseeing on freeday.
VISIT MASUDA (ENGLISH): http://visit-masuda.main.jp/
You can also see the work of volunteers here
2015 SHIMANE
2015 FOOD
2015 Iwami Kagura
Terminal:
Station:
Hagi Iwami Airport (Domestic)
Kansai International Airport (International)
Masuda station (JR San-in line)
Requirement：
1. Only females are accepted in this project
2. 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.
3. 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
Bring working clothes (long-sleeved T-shirts and jeans), a hat, sneakers suitable for outdoor activity, a
bug spray, Medicine for cold, toiletries, soaps, and anything you think would be needed for homestay
experience. Also prepare something you can introduce your country (pictures, games, songs, etc)
Remarks:
We welcome volunteers who are interested in learning Japanese history especially in Shimane area. We
also recommend volunteers who are not against to be interviewed, taken photos, and their images to
be released in printed materials, on TV broadcast, Homepage and other medium for PR of Masuda city
and Shimane prefecture. Conversational level of Japanese is preferable to communicate with host family
and local people who do not speak English.
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CIEEJ1609 Peace program/HIROSHIMA
PEACE/CULT
th
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Length:
30 July – 16 August
Vols:
5
Age:
18 – 30
Language:
English / Japanese
Extra fee:
3,500 JPY (about 30EURO)
Host organization: KUSUNOKI childcare center, Hiroshima City University and Hiroshima
University, Kochi town in Hiroshima
Background:
This year is 71th memorial year after the nuclear bombing were thrown in the city of Hiroshima in 1945.
It is still recorded as first and remains the only time nuclear weapons were ever used in a war. Every
summer, Hiroshima City University hosts a 4 days FREE peace camp on their campus ground in
Asaminami area in order to provide volunteers and visitors a place to stay (since hotel price goes high
and all booked before/after the Aug 6th). They believe peace camp is not just an accommodation, but
also a place new people meet up and interact with one another. During the camp, people seek an
opportunity to think about world peace, a society with no violence and no nuclear weapons. At the Peace
memorial ceremony, Hiroshima city mayor and other VIP guests give a speech and the message from
the United Nations Secretary-General will be delivered as well.
It is a joint project with KUSUNOKI childcare center, Hiroshima University and Kochi town in Hiroshima.
CIEE Japan has been organizing this project since 2008 and it is going to be 9th anniversary in this
summer.
KUSUNOKI Childcare center (JAPANESE) http://qoonea.com/kusunoki/index.html
Student NPO “TSUNAGARI” (JAPANESE) http://t-trip.6.ql.bz/~t-trip/tsunagari/
Work:
-Help children at KUSUNOKI childcare center for a week
(Take children to the park, have them take a shower and a nap. Prepare snacks)
-Participate and offer a silent prayer to 70th Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony and its related events
in August 6th
-Take turns in wood chopping, cooking, planning an event (have an open air concert, do fireworks,
make candles, sendoff lanterns and “KAIDAN” Ghost Stories telling during night time), pitch/clean tents.
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There are about 150 people (both volunteers and campers) attending the
peace camp between August 4-7th.
-Attend cultural exchange workshop/discussion with Hiroshima University Students. In previous year,
they made Japanese cuisine, origami, and paper fan together with International volunteers. Students
are planning something new this summer
-At Kochi town, volunteers join activities such as bamboo craft, toy, running Somen noodles, farming
with handicapped, visiting senior care home, elementary school and Shinto shrine
The weather is not stable at this time of the seasons. Outdoor work (especially during camping) may
change if it rains.
Accommodation:
Volunteer will stay at 3 different places
1. KUSUNOKI Childcare center – On the floor with matress (August 1～4 , 7～10)
2. Peace Camp - Tent (August 4～7)
3. A volunteer house -Shared room (August 10～16)
Facilities:
It depends on the accommodation. Basically a kitchen, bathroom, restroom are equipped. During
camping, volunteers take a shower at the school gym. A laundry is nearby the childcare center.
Meals:
Volunteers take turns and cook/clean by themselves. During camping, volunteers cook at least one big
dinner for all volunteers
Hiroshima city which has overcome and recovered from the tragedy of atomic bombing in WWⅡ is now
the biggest city in Chugoku-Shikoku Region. If you would like to visit Osaka/Kyoto/Nara/Kobe area,
plan your trip after the project, you will not be able to go sightseeing those tour spots during workcamp.
A volunteer needs at least 5,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Terminal:
Hiroshima airport (DOMESTIC)
※In order to get to the meeting point, It will cost about 1,500YEN/oneway
※In order to get to the meeting point, It will cost about 10.000-13,000YEN/oneway
Station:
JR Hiroshima Station South Exit
Requirement：
1. Extra fee 3,500 JPY(about 30 EURO). Please pay on arrival. This fee will be used for transportation
during the camp.
2. A participant should be between 18 – 30 years old.
3. If your volunteer cancels a project with any reason after confirmation slip has been submitted to CIEE
Japan, we request your organization to find an alternative volunteer. Cancellation gives a huge impact
in this project because there are many local people preparing to welcome international volunteers (They
do some pre-study about the countries international volunteers are from)
4. Volunteers should study about the history of Hiroshima –Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic
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Bomb Museum, the Atom bomb dome - before coming to Japan.
Sleeping bag, mattress (at a childcare center, a floor is very hard and sleeping bag may be too thin to
hurt your back), work clothes that are suitable for activities (T-shirts, pants), sneakers, toiletries, towels,
hat/cap, rain wear, Volunteers are requested to introduce their own countries by showing photos and
maps, teaching children’s songs and plays, or introducing recipes.
CIEEJ1610 Rita Village Life at a Western Lodge /HYOGO
Length:
1st August – 10th August
Vols:
3
Age:
18 – 27
Language:
English / Japanese
Host organization: Flower village for Altruist
MANU/ENVI
Background:
After working as a professional tax accountant, Mr Sakagami has moved into this village and named
“Flower village for altruist”. The area is seriously depopulated and there are only about 10 elderly living.
Instead of spending an affluent second life, he decided to revitalize the area by making a village (about
4.7 acre) more attractive for urban citizens so that many people can come and visit the area on vacation.
They host events such as trail walking and musical recital too. It is going to be 3rd anniversary CIEE Japan
cooperated STV project with this village.
Flower village for Altruist Homepage http://ritamura.com/index.html
The village and the couples were broadcasted on TV program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkS5hQ1L3Vs
Work:
If the weather is good, help environmental/agricultural activities needed for the community such as
cultivation of the farm, mowing the land and constructing the walking trails/fences, some
reconstruction work such as painting the wall and the gate. There are opportunities volunteers mingle
with locals at summer festival/Japanese traditional workshop.
Accommodation:
A western-style lodge
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4 rooms, a washer, a lavatory, a bath room with bathtub, a kitchen, Internet
access is available.
Meals:
Volunteers cool by themselves. Food materials will be provided by the host. Sometimes volunteers go
grocery together.
In 16th century, the battle called “The siege of Kozuki Castle” was held in this area. A memorial tower
and ancient architectures still remains. Mr Sakagami has constructed 3 km of walking trails in
cooperation with the local volunteers. He is now eager to host a musical recital for younger generations.
On day-offs, activities such as trail walking and experiencing watermarking paper called KAMISUKI may
be possible. You may have chance to visit HIMEGI city (1 hour by train) for sightseeing. A volunteer
needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Terminal:
Station:
JR Kouzuki Station
Requirement：
1. A volunteer has to be between 18 and 27 years old
2. A volunteer is expected to be punctual and organized (Those are village rules)
3. A volunteer who is allergic to wild animals and birds cannot be accepted
4. A volunteer who has an allergy (or preference) in wheat, meat or fish can not be accepted because
those are often in a Japanese meal and a group does not prepare ingredient by individual request.
5. 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
Bring toiletries, clothing suitable for agricultural work, working boots, hat, medicine, sun block cream,
towels and sanitary goods. Volunteers are requested to introduce their own countries by showing
photos, maps, books, musical instruments and recipe.
Remarks:
It is important that a volunteer is confident of his/her physical strength and engaged in the manual
work
Recommended to learn some Japanese greetings and idioms before coming to the workcamp
CIEEJ1611 Culture and Homestay in Mimasaka #3 /OKAYAMA (NEW)
Length:
3rd August –15th August
Vols:
3
Age:
18 – 30
Language:
Host organization: Supporters of Revitalization in Mimasaka community
CULT/ENVI
Background:
Supporters of Revitalization in Mimasaka community participated CIEE Workshop for local partner in
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2015 and decided to host a workcamp in summer 2016. A family who takes
an initiative role consists of a father, a mother and 1 year old baby girl. A
mother joined a workcamp in Germany through CIEE over 10 years ago when she was a teenager. After
graduating from the university, she worked at trading company and traveled over 40 countries in 2 and
half years with her husband. They moved to Mimasaka a few years ago. A family started preparing for
a guesthouse where travelers from overseas can stay and enjoy this area, therefore they are looking for
a motivated international volunteer who can support their work and promote their activities to the world.
Higashi Awakura Promotion Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It_eC1fJuwk
Work:
-Prepare and participate a local MATSURI festival
-learn and exchange culture with local residents
-some manual work at a grand-opening guesthouse
Up to two MTV female volunteers (CIEEJ1620) join this workcamp.
Volunteers are expected to work collectively in a group, and work well.
Accommodation:
Old Japanese house (It was built over 100 years ago)
Facilities:
Japanese room and sleep on the FUTON mattress. There are a washer, a kitchen, a western lavatory and
a shower room. Internet is available
Meals:
A volunteer prepares breakfast on their own. Lunch and dinner will be cooked together with volunteer
members. Volunteers take turns in cooking and cleaning.
A volunteer who has an allergy in wheat, meat or fish can not be accepted because those are often used
in Japanese meals and a group can not prepare meals by individual request.
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. There are rich in nature that is still untouched by
human. People love going on a mountain hike. A volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she
wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Terminal:
Station:
Okayama Airport (DOMESTIC)
Ohara Station (大原駅)
Requirement：
1 Every volunteer must be able to ride on a bicycle for 5 km (sometimes up to 20 km) a day
2 No volunteer is accepted if he/she has a strong allergy in cats, dogs or house dust
3 It is required that volunteers should prepare and bring things you can perform/display at an
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international exchange event. Pictures, CD, books, magazines, toys,
games or snacks of your country are suggested. You will have time to
give presentation about yourself and your home country at the culture event.
4
Rain boots are needed only those who foot is over 10 inch
Bring home countries’ recipes and ingredients for 10 more people, clothes suitable for activities, such
as long T-shirts, long pants, and sneakers (because there is a lot of big masquitos around the area), a
hat/cap, toiletries, towels, medicine (for cold, painkiller), sprays for bugs and other things you need for
your daily life.
Remarks:
It is recommended that you love cooking and being around the nature
CIEEJ1612 Higashi Shirakawa Village /GIFU
Length:
6th August -15th August
Vols:
10
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
English / Japanese
Host organization: NPO AOZORA KENBUN JYUKU
LANG/KIDS
Background:
Higashi Shirakawa Village Board of Education outsources this program to local NPO AOZORA KENBUN
JYUKU in cooperation with Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Administration (NUCB).The aim
of this project is to have village children build an international friendship and mutual understanding to
the world, as well as giving an opportunity for NUCB students in the field of cross cultural
communication. CIEE Japan has been involved with this STV project since 2000 and it will be 16th
anniversary this year.
NPO AOZORA KENBUN JYUKU Official (JAPANESE) http://www.aozora-kenbun.com
NPO AOZORA KENBUN JYUKU Facebook (JAPANESE) https://www.facebook.com/aozorakenbun
Higashi Shirakawa Village http://www.vill.higashishirakawa.gifu.jp
Work:
Volunteers are expected to work together with local university students to solve the ongoing problems
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and activities of this village
- Teach English and take care of children in this village
- Visit junior high school, kindergarten and senior home and do some activities together
- Tree pruning, land cleaning and wood chopping
- Maintain the hiking trails and cleaning sidewalks
- Help some agricultural work
- Clean the accommodation
- BON (summer dance) festival preparation as well as wearing YUKATA
Accommodation:
Japanese RYOKAN (They no longer use it for business purpose, but keep the facility as a place for
visitors)
Facilities:
a washer, a kitchen, a bathroom with a bathtub, a restroom (both Japanese and a western style), fans
Meals:
Volunteers take turns and cook breakfast and dinner by themselves. Food items will be provided. Local
host prepares lunchbox (BENTO) during lunch time.
Higashi Shirakawa-Village is located in the central part of Japan, near the Hida Mountains which are very
famous for its beautiful scenery among mountain climbers and tourists. Elevation is high and the
population is about 4,000. Most villagers take part in forestry and cultivate tea tree. Shirakawa tea is
famous around the area. 95% of the villages are covered with mountains and rich forests. Visitors can
enjoy its quiet wild nature. If volunteers like to visit landmarks such as Shirakawago (a newly registered
World Heritage) or Gero Onsen (famous hot spring), please plan your trip after the workcamp (the
transportation is very limited during the program). A volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she
wants to go sightseeing on free-day (such as Takayama city) but you can stay at the camp location if
you do not want to go out with a big group.
Terminal:
Station:
Central Japan International Airport
JR Shirakawaguchi station (Takayama Line)
Requirement：
1. Big interest and motivation to teach English (or at least culture/language of your home country) to
local Japanese children since this is core activity during this workcamp especially this summer.
2. Some interest of outdoor activities, together with local Japanese children in the forest
3. Some interest of Japanese culture, language and custom (especially the lifestyle of rural area).
Please be prepared for the outdoor work in terms of clothing and belongings (clothing suitable for
activities, such as long sleeved items, pants, cotton gloves, and durable sneakers). Sometimes,
volunteers have to work under the sun with extreme heat of the summer. A hat/cap, facial towel, water
bottle and a bug repellent are also useful.
Remarks:
Please put the volunteer work on your highest priority. Please keep in mind that the villagers are not
very used to interact with people from overseas and they may look at you with curiosity, but no offence.
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CIEEJ1613
MINE
Village
Sharehouse/YAMAGUCHI
CULT/KIDS
Length:
6th August – 17th August
Vols:
10
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
English / Japanese
Host organization: Chusankan Chiiki Kasseika Kenkyukai
Background:
A local group revitalizing rural farm village started their project last year to provide places for the local
Youth and adults to interact each other. They appeal the importance of self-sufficient and sustainable
life in this area. CIEE Japan started this STV in 2014 with a Russian organization and we continued
hosting a summer workcamp with mixed nationalities in 2015. This year, we will again host an
international workcamp.
Work:
-Children forest camp support (it may contain: Swim the beach, English lesson, International food
workshop, game, Kamado (steamed rice) carry rice cooking using local beef)
-Work may vary according to the weather and the number of children
-Clean traditional Japanese share house
-Zazen(seated meditation) and Onsen (Hot spring) experience
-Fireworks/Star observation
Accommodation:
Traditional Japanese share house built in 150 years ago (古民家)
Facilities:
A large TATAMI room for volunteers (you may share a room with other volunteer)
Meals:
Rice and vegetables will be provided and volunteers take turns and cook by themselves.
Mine is located in Yamaguchi prefecture. It is 30 minutes away from the hub station (新山口駅). The
camp location is within the area of a mysterious Akiyoshido Cave(秋芳洞) and a beautiful Beppu Benten
pond (別府弁天池). They became a popular touristic spot in recent years. A volunteer needs at least
Terminal:
Station:
Fukuoka Airport
JR Shin Yamaguchi Station (新山口駅)
Requirement：
A basic Japanese is welcomed but not required.
Daily supplies such as facial towels, bath towels, toothpaste, brush, shampoo and conditioners,
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 you can
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introduce your hometown, culture, language etc. There are several English
lessons. You choose the topic to teach to local children. Please be ready to
present yourself (if you want to use PPT, please put the data on USB file)
Remarks:
Credit card is useless in the camp location. Please prepare enough Japanese cash to buy daily personal
item and souvenirs.
CIEEJ1614
Art Festival in Old Capital/NARA (NEW)
Length:
17th August – 1st September
Vols:
5
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
Extra fee:
15,000 JPY (about 120 EURO)
Host organization: Nara City Project Committee
ART/CULT
Background:
In 2016, Nara city was selected as one of the three “Eest Asia Culture city” to carry out the national
program in order to enhance cultural interaction and build a better relationship among Japan, China
and Korea. While, Nimpo 寧波市 in China and Jeju 済州 in Korea are hosting this event, Nara city in Japan
sets up three themes: Theatrical art, Fine art and food to find diversity and commonality among East
Asian countries. By appreciating each culture and tradition, the executive committee thinks it is possible
for us all to have more mutual understanding and strengthen international competitiveness in the field
of diverse culture in East Asia. Though a world is getting flatter in the wave of globalization, we
reconsider our identity and culture we belong to and look for new creation/solution for peace building
in East Asian countries. This is a new CIEE workcamp supported by Nara city government.
More information is on http://culturecity-nara.com/ (English website is under construction and will be
released by the end of March)
Work:
Volunteers help preparation process mainly in fine art section. Volunteer activities may vary according
to the artists and locations. There may be work in carpentry, handwork and cleaning. Many of them are
international artists who play an active role in international art communities. They use a variety of
shrines and temples in Nara to carry out an art installation (it is a form of art where guests can
experience its dynamics by being on a space (place) itself). Main artists are: Kim Sooja (Korea), Shilpa
Gupta (India), Tadashi Kawamata (Japanese) and many others who represent a field of modern art in
Asia.
The hosting committee expects that local residents in Nara and related organizations can be more
conscious of taking an active role in international community by interacting/working with international
volunteers.
Accommodation:
Volunteer facility near the project location
Facilities:
Sleep on Japanese FUTON or bed in a shared room. A kitchen, a lavatory (both western and Japanese),
a shower, a laundry, and the internet is available. There are convenience store, supermarket and the
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internet café in the neighbor.
Meals:
Volunteers cook meals by themselves three times a day.
Nara is known as a good destination for international tourists because there are many world heritages
such as Heijo Palace Site, Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine and so on. Japanese
tea (Yamato-cha), Wagashi, pickles (Tsukemono), Sake, Manju, Udon are also believed to have a root
(origin) in this area.
During free days, you may go sightseeing those areas or enjoy having authentic Japanese food. A
volunteer needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Nara city sightseeing information center (ENGLISH) http://narashikanko.or.jp/en/
Terminal:
Station:
Kintetsu Nara Station (近鉄奈良駅) Train Station
Requirement：
1. Extra fee of 15,000 JPY (about 120 EURO) is required to be paid on arrival
2. We look for those who respect other cultures and have an interest in traditional Japanese culture and
modern art, and interest of this “Eest Asia Culture City” concept.
3. Basic Japanese conversational skill is recommended
Bring a sleeping bag, long sleeved T shirts and trousers, work clothes (which can get dirty), bath towel,
toiletries, work shoes (which can get dirty. No sandal in work days) and hat/cap.
Remarks:
Peak season is between 3rd September and 23rd October. You are welcome to stay after the workcamp
(it is however at your risk and charge) to help operation and event guide.
There is also a special project called “Making a ship” at Todaiji temple between March to October.
Visitors can see the process of making a ship inside the temple.
CIEEJ1615 Handicapped center in Kembuchi HOKKAIDO
Length:
Vols:
3 (Female only)
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
English / Japanese
Host organization: Kembuchi Nishihara Gakuen
DISA/ART
Background:
Kembuchi Nishihara Gakuen is a school for mentally challenged people founded in 1980 as a place
where everyone gets together and live peacefully. The school has workshops for productive or creative
activities so that they would have better links with the local society through the skills they acquired.
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Occasionally, their art works are exhibited inside of Kembuchi station. They
get good reputation from tourists around the world. Nishihara Gakuen has
been accepted CIEE volunteer since 1998, and it is going to be 19th anniversary this summer. Although
it is small in capacity, it is one of the long lasting STV.
Work:
- 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)
Accommodation:
Volunteers will stay in a guest house
Facilities:
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.
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.
Kembuchi town (JAPANESE) http://www.town.kembuchi.hokkaido.jp/
Terminal: Asahikawa Airport (DOMESTIC)
Station:
JR Kembuchi station
From Asahikawa airport, the local bus takes to you Asahikawa station(旭川駅).
From JR Asahikawa station（旭川駅）,local train called Soya Honsen (宗谷本線) takes you to JR Kenbuchi
station(剣淵駅). It is about 1 hour ride.
Requirement：
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.
Remarks:
Sometimes it will be difficult to talk with the residents because they are not good at oral communication.
Sometimes you need to be very patient. Please plan activities everyone can enjoy such as music,
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paintings, exercises, dance and games.
CIEEJ1616 Fureai no Forest Cultural Exchange /YAMAGUCHII
Length:
Vols:
7
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
Host organization: Fureai no Forest “Nandemo Kobo”
CULT/KIDS
Background:
Host organization offers outdoor activities for both adults and children, which include making
woodwork, basket wares, building wooden houses and painting, etc. in an environment abundant in
nature as big as 20 hectares. All staff in this organization are volunteers and they work with a philosophy
of “A forest sustains people, people sustain a forest”. During summer, many children and families visit
this place and join the program of various outdoor activities. CIEE Japan started this STV back in 2008
and it will be 9th anniversary in this summer.
Fureai-no-Mori Nandemo Kobo (JAPANESE)
http://www.kanko-shunan.com/saihakken/fureaikobo/fureaikobo.html
Work:
- 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)
- Participate in Japanese traditional summer festival called ”Matsuri”, together with local students.
- Maintenance of Fureai-no-Mori (mori means forest in Japanese) forest park and some facilities.
※Since there are many outdoor activities, work may differ if it rains.
Accommodation:
A traditional Japanese house.
Facilities:
Sleeping in a big TATAMI room with FUTON, a washer, a kitchen, a Western lavatory, a bathroom (only
shower), public phone and a small shop are nearby.
Meals:
Volunteers take turns and cook by themselves. Volunteers are asked to go to the store and do groceries.
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 5,000 JPY in cash if she/he
wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Terminal:
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (DOMESTIC)
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Station:
JR Tokuyama Station
Nearest International airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX). From KIX,
you can take railways to Shin-Osaka Station(新大阪駅). From Shin-Osaka Station(新大阪駅) – Tokuyama
Station (徳山駅) by JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen <Bullet train> (JR 東海道・山陽新幹線 2hours ride).
Make sure you will leave Shin-Osaka Station at least 10:30 AM, August 19th to get to Tokuyama Station
(Shinkansen Exit) on time
Requirement：
Conversational Japanese is recommended to communicate with local adult and children.
Clothing need to be suitable for outdoor activities. You 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.
Remarks:
Volunteers need to be a self-starter. Those who are open-minded and eager to learn Japanese language
and culture are welcome
CIEEJ1617 Children
Length:
Vols:
Age:
Language:
Host organization:
support & Senior care/TOCHIGI
21th August – 4th September
5
18 – 40
NPO MAINICHI Christmas
CULT/KIDS
Background:
NPO MAINICHI Christmas is dedicated to help the elderly and children in a broad range of ways in their
daily lives. At a day care service facility, they help seniors with the daily tasks; bathing, food preparation,
basic medical care and entertainment. They also offer service for people who do not have family
members or people who just want to have a chat or some activities.
Friendly staffs (about 20 in total) also look after children, playing a role of “Afterschool” so that they
provide some activities and comfortable places until the evening.
MAINICHI means “Everyday” in Japanese, the founder hopes that their residents can spend “Everyday
like a Christmas holiday”.
CIEE Japan started STV with MAINICHI Christmas last year and it is going to be 3rd time hosting in 2016.
NPO MAINICHI Christmas(JAPANESE)
http://www.xmas.or.jp/instanthp/page02.html
Work:
- With day care service stuff, volunteers help seniors do their activities (art, dance, songs, talk in
Japanese)
- Support children at an after school and local school (playing and mingling)
During the project, volunteers also help
Children at NPO international nature school (play sports, games, songs and fitness along riverside to
the mountains)
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Nikko UNESCO association (environmental survey at the temples which is
registered as a World Heritage, join exchange event with local high school
students)
Accommodation:
Traditional Japanese house that MAINICHI Christmas staff owns
Facilities:
2 rooms (Japanese and western) sleep on FUTON mattress, 2 kitchens, bathroom with bathtub, Westernstyle restroom, laundry and Karaoke. Convenience store and supermarket are nearby. Koi fish are
swimming in the backyard garden.
Meals:
Volunteers take turns and cook by themselves for breakfast and dinner.
Lunch will be provided by the facility. Sometimes, volunteers eat dinner together with MAINICHI
Christmas staff.
Nikko city is located in northwestern of Tochigi Prefecture. There is a famous shrine, Nikko-Tosho-gu,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu administerd Japan in Edo era(1603-).
Beautiful nature such as Kegon waterfall, Senjōgahara and spiritual power spots such as Nikko mountain
Rinnoji temple attract tourists around the world. There are also theme (amusement) park such as Edo
mura, Monkey Park, Tobu world square, art museum you can enjoy before/after workcamp. A volunteer
needs at least 10,000 JPY in cash if she/he wants to go sightseeing on free-day.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage) in Nikko city (ENGLISH)
http://www.toshogu.jp/english/
RINNOJI Temple (UNESCO World Heritage) in Nikko city (JAPANESE)
http://rinnoji.or.jp/
Nikko City official website (ENGLISH)
http://nikko.web.transer.com/bb_url_ej.php?ctw_=sT,eCRJE,bF,hT,uaHR0cDovL3d3dy5jaXR5Lm5pa2tvLmxnLmpwLw==,f20140227203739-0,cdXRmLTg=,
Terminal:
Station:
Narita International Airport (INTERNATIONAL)
Fukushima Airport (DOMESTIC)
Tobu Nikko Station
Requirement：
Conversational Japanese is recommended to communicate with local children and adult.
1. can not smoke in the facility
2. Do not have any strong belief against Christianity because the local host is a Christian organization
3. can not accept a volunteer who is allergic to dog
4. Study some greetings and idioms of Japanese before you arrive in Japan
Bring something you introduce your home country (oral presentation or using Power point is fine. Please
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finish your preparation before coming to workcamp), work clothes (long
pants, long-sleeve shirt, No short pants nor mini skirt are allowed), sports
shoes, swimwear, medicine that you usually use in your country, insect repellant, ingredients or snacks
of your country, rain gear (you can buy on your first day of the program). Smoking is prohibited in the
facility.
Remarks:
There are many opportunities for volunteer to interact with people who only speak Japanese. You don’t
need any special talent but people expect volunteers to be flexible and adaptable to new environment.
There is one LTV volunteer from Denmark ICYE who helps this workcamp. He speaks some Japanese
and help communication between local people and volunteers.
CIEEJ1618 Handicapped Child Care #2 /SHIGA
Length:
22nd August – 1st September
Vols:
7
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
Host organization: NPO Children Network Center “TENKI-MURA”
DISA/KIDS
Background:
TENKI-MURA was established in 1987 (registered as NPO in 1994) to improve the surroundings of
children in Kusatsu area. Since their slogan is “The earth is a playground!” they have been hosting many
hands-on programs and organizing many outdoor events in the forest, lakeside and playground. Their
activities also help parents have closer relationship within the community. Since 2015, TENKI-MURA
start putting more focuses on childcare for disabled children and their parents. Most activities are taking
place indoors but they sometime take children to a camp. From 2014, we host 2 days workcamp leader
orientation at this location. Camp leaders learn how to cook from a scratch, does many casestudy/feedbacks with TENKI-MURA staff. CIEE have very close relationship with this organization.
CIEE Japan started STV with TENKI-MURA in 2004 and it will be 12th anniversary this summer.
TENKI-MURA official homepage: http://www.biwako.ne.jp/~nt-tenki/
TENKI-MURA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nt.tenkimura
Work:
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.
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
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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
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.
Terminal:
Station:
JR Kusatsu Station
Requirement：
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.
Remarks:
Handicapped children can not communicate well verbally so a volunteer is expected to be patient and
generous. This camp is suitable for people who can take care of handicapped children in a friendly and
respectful manner.
CIEEJ1619 Handicapped center in Kunimien /YAMANASHI
Length:
28th August – 9th September
Vols:
3
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
English / Japanese
Host organization: Kunimi-En
DISA/SOCI
Background:
Kunimi-En is a school and home for mentally challenged people, and was founded in 1996 as "A big
home where everyone cares for others". The main aim of this school is to provide mentally handicapped
people with a comfortable living space, treating them as individuals with dignity, so that they feel at
home and enjoy their life. All staff is trying to focus on not only to enrich the services they are providing
but also to introduce their welfare programs and activities to the local people. There are approximately
40 people staying and 20 staff assisting. While CIEE STV is in session, they call it as an “International
Exchange Week” and they welcome volunteers around the world. Kunimi-en has been our partner since
1998 (it is actually the first year of CIEE’s incoming workcamp), and it is going to be 19th anniversary
this summer.
Work:
August 28- September 2
-Assist handicapped people (from 25 to 75 years old) both indoor (hand craft, drawing) and outdoor
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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)
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
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).
Terminal:
Narita International Airport (INTERNATIONAL)
Station:
JR Kofu station （甲府駅）
Kunimi-en stuff will give a ride to volunteers on the first day and last day to Kofu station.
Requirement：
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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Basic Japanese skill would be very helpful to enjoy this project.
[MTV] CIEEJ1620 Culture and Homestay/OKAYAMA
Length:
14 th July – 28th August
Vols:
2 (Only females)
Age:
18 – 25
Language:
Conversational Japanese is required
Host organization: Minnade Shoei
CULT/MANU
Background:
Minnade Shoei is a local group in Okayama prefecture to support the foundation of new organization
in Mimasaka area. They are working to improve civic activities and facilitate collaboration and
networking among different organizations. Most membership organizations belong to environment,
child care or community support section to solve ongoing social problems. This is a unique MTV project
which a volunteer can work together with STV participants from CIEEJ1602 and CIEEJ1611 for first three
weeks and then work sololy with local Japanese people for last two weeks.
Work:
Many preparations in local festivals, doing agricultural work, attending culture exchange events
- work with STV volunteers from CIEEJ1602 in Mimasaka between July 14th and July 31 th
- work with STV volunteers from CIEEJ1611 in Higashi awakura between August 3rd and August 15th
(Please read project description written in CIEEJ1602 and CIEEJ1611)
After CIEEJ1611 is done in August 15, volunteers move to Nagi city and do activities such as below.
-help some manual work at local commercial stores such as Soba restaurant, Toy shop, fruit shop
together with local university students. Some activities are involved with local children.
Accommodation:
Each volunteer will stay separately in a local host family’s house.
Volunteers should follow house rules such as “Curfew” at 6:00 PM every day.
Experience at least 3 different host families during the project
Facilities:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a kitchen, a lavatory and a bathroom. Internet may not
be available depending on the family.
Meals:
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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.
Nagi area (Youtube video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kG_-sEgbfM#t=29
Higashiawakura area (JAPANESE)
http://kanko.city.mimasaka.lg.jp/detail/index_430.html
Regarding the schedule on weekends, 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.
Terminal:
Station:
Okayama Airport (DOMESTIC)
JR Hayashino Station 林野駅
Requirement：
1. Due to accommodation, only females can apply this project.
2. Every volunteer must be able to ride on a bicycle for 5 km (sometimes up to 20 km) a day
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 volunteer
5. 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, medicine (for cold,
painkiller) and other things you need for your daily life.
6. Rain boots are needed only those who foot is over 10 inch
Remarks:
You will be frequently asked to introduce yourself to local people especially in cultural exchanges
settings. Please be prepared and enjoy that exposure.
You are expected to have a good relationship with their host family. Therefore, you must help
housework actively and refrain from going out at night.
[MTV] CIEEJ1621
Length:
Vol:
Age:
Youth Hostel in Amanohashidate / KYOTO
19th July – 22nd August
1 (Only female)
18 – 30
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Language:
Host organization: Amanohashidate Youth Hostel of Kyoto Youth
Hostel Association
Background:
Kyoto Youth Hostel Association was established in 1968 and since then it has played a significant role
in the field of international exchange activities in Kyoto, which is one of the most historically known
cities in Japan. CIEE started STV with Amanohashidate Youth Hostel since 2009 and this year they will
host a MTV project for the first time.
Amanohashidate Youth Hostel (ENGLISH): http://www.hashidate-yh.jp/english/
Amanohashidate Youth Hostel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmanohashidateYH
Work:
[Regular task]
-Prepare breakfast and dinner for guests.
-Clean guest room, bathroom, restroom and dining room
[Irregular task (depending on a volunteer’s skill, experience and interest]
-Write about your volunteer experience on the Youth Hostel’s English Homepage, blog and SNS
-Experience Japanese culture such as wearing Japanese kimono, attending Japanese tea ceremony and
sword-drawing practice
-Do some activities together with guests after dinner
Accommodation:
Shared room at Amanohashidate Youth Hostel. You will share a room with guests who are visiting the
hostel for sightseeing.
Facilities:
A washer, a kitchen, a Western lavatory and a bathroom with a bathtab. Internet access is available. A
small shop is located within 10-minute walk.
Meals:
Breakfast and dinner will be served every day
The host will give some cash for lunch or you can cook by yourself at the kitchen
Amanohashidate is located on the Tango Peninsula in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture．
It is a beautiful sandy beach, 2.3mile in length and about 600 feet wide and is surrounded by
6,000 pine-trees．People say the landscape looks like “The Green Bridge to Heaven” It is also known
as one of the top-three best views in Japan. A volunteer needs at least 30,000 JPY in cash if she wants
to go sightseeing on free-day.
Amanohashidate Tourism Association http://www.amanohashidate.jp/lang/en/
Terminal:
Station:
Amanohashidate station run by Kitakinki Tango Railway
It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Miyazu from Kansai International Airport by train. From Kyoto
station, it will be roughly 2 hours. There are several trains you can use to get to Amanohashidate Station.
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The train ticket costs about 3,000 – 4,000 JPY (One way) depending on the
speed and comfortableness of your travel.
Requirement：
1. Only female can apply for this project.
2. A volunteer is expected to eat rice, miso soup, fish (sometimes raw) as well as meat (chicken, pork
and beef) on a daily basis without any problem
3. A volunteer needs conversational English skill in order to communicate well with international guests
staying at the hostel.
4. A basic Japanese skill is recommended in order to work smoothly with Japanese staff.
Casual clothing (suitable for customer service), caps, sunburn preventive cosmetics, beach-sandals,
toiletries, home countries’ recipes and ingredients. Photos and materials you can introduce about
yourself and your country (or places you traveled) to guests.
The beautiful ocean is nearby. Bring a swimsuit if you like swimming.
Remarks:
In this project, there is no camp leader. Instead, the hostel female manager will take care of volunteer
every day. If you are in need, she is always there to help you. A nature-lover who is also into Japanese
culture and language are welcome.
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Pays: Japon Partenaire: CIEE - Service Volontaire International

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