Message from CIEE JapanJapan:

I am Kazutaka Otake, Director of the Japan office of Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your invaluable help and hard work in making the International Volunteer Projects so successful.

We are pleased to provide young people in your country with opportunities to be involved in Japanese communities through voluntary works. Host institutions and communities which have accepted international volunteers have enjoyed and benefited from the experiences. This will surely help the local people to broaden their horizons. We are now promoting this project to more local communities, as we believe this kind of inter-cultural exchange program will contribute to the vitalization of the local communities in Japan.

For the international volunteers, we believe, our work camps will give them rewarding experiences and unforgettable memories. Even in this Information-oriented society, there is nothing more touching and impressive than direct contact with people of other cultures. We sincerely invite interested young people abroad to see Japan and Japanese people in person. And we hope increasing these voluntary inter-cultural contacts will help to strengthen ties between countries, which make our world a better place to live in.

We very much look forward to welcoming your volunteers to Japan.

Yours sincerely,

Kazutaka Otake
Director
Council on International Educational Exchange
TEL:81-3-5467-5501 FAX:81-3-54672185
Mobile:81-90-8809-0055 E-MAIL: kotake@cieej.or.jp
Japanese Home Page: http://www.cieej.or.jp



MISSION : The Council on International Educational Exchange, known as 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. In 1998, CIEE was officially recognized as a NGO in operational relations with UNESCO.

FOUNDATION and DEVELOPMENT : Founded in 1947, CIEE has developed a wide variety of programs and services for students and teachers at secondary through university levels and related constituencies. Today, CIEE is one of the world’s leading operators of international exchange programs and related services, and operates in three broad business areas: Language and Cultural Programs, Work Exchange Programs, International Study Programs. WORLDWIDE NETWORK Since its beginning chartering transatlantic ocean liners after World War II, CIEE has grown to employ 200 professionals working in 30 countries to deliver CIEE’s diverse programs and services. Regional administrative centers are located in North America (Boston and Portland, Maine), Europe (Paris), and Asia (Tokyo), along with national offices in a number of other countries. MEMBERSHIP CIEE is governed by an international Board of Directors elected by its 320 member academic institutions. The Board includes representation from members and concerned business organizations. Membership is open to academic institutions that meet prescribed standards.

CIEE established an office in Tokyo in 1965, and today is active in a great number of international educational exchange programs. In 1989, CIEE opened an office in the Kyoto International Community House, a primary base of international exchange in the Kansai area. Throughout its over 38 year history in Japan, CIEE has developed a wide variety of programs and services for students and teachers at secondary through university levels and related constituencies. Since 1981, CIEE has been working closely with Educational Testing Service (ETS) of the United States on administration of the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Since the Computer-based TOEFL test was introduced in October 2000, CIEE has been working on publicity and promotion of ETS Tests.

1.Outline
CIEE Japan was registered as a partner organization of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations in 1995. CIEE Japan has been offering programs and services for the young people who are 18 years old and older.. Each year CIEE Japan organizes international work camps in Japan. Work camps enable people to experience the joy of working and cooperating with new friends from overseas These camps are sponsored by each local organization such as welfare centers, universities, individuals and so on. CIEE Japan International Work camps offer the participants　practical tasks which benefit　the local community as well as Japanese cultural experiences. These camps are basically held between July and the beginning of September when most of Japanese students have their summer vacation.

2. Language
Although the language used among international volunteers and leaders is English, some projects in Japan involve quite a lot of local volunteers, especially when it is run jointly with their regular activity/camp. Not like some other countries, it is not so easy to find English-speaking environment in Japan. Thusly, it will be much better if the volunteers at least try to communicate in Japanese with these local people.

N.B. In some projects as shown in the project details, basic conversational ability in Japanese is required.

3. Leader
A Japanese leader who has participated in work camps overseas will act as a coordinator/advisor of International volunteers and local host-organization as well as a contact person of CIEE.

4. Insurance
During the camp, YOU ARE NOT INSURED AGAINST ANY RISKS BY CIEE JAPAN or BY HOST ORGANIZATIONS. The participants from overseas must be insured by themselves covering the whole period of his /her travel.

5．Travel
Each volunteer is responsible for arranging their transportation to/from the meeting point of the camp at their expenses.
　

＜SUMMERY＞ Short Term Workcamps

	Name/Location	Dates	Type	#Vol	Page
CIEEJ01	Utano#1/Kyoto	June25-Jul.20	CULT/TOUR	2	8
CIEEJ02	Amanohashidate/kyoto	Jul.10-25	CULT/TOUR	2	9
CIEEJ03	Mimasaka/Okayama	Jul.18-Aug.3	ENVI/CULT	10	10
CIEEJ04	Takatsuki/Osaka	Jul.20-Aug.10	ELD/MENT	3	11
CIEEJ05	Hino/Tokyo	Jul.22-Aug.6	KIDS/TEAC	6	12
CIEEJ06	Minami/Nagano	Jul.26-Aug.11	KIDS/ENVI	2	13
CIEEJ07	Swiss Mura, Peace Study/Hiroshima	Jul.26-Aug.7	KIDS/TEAC/PEACE	5	14
CIEEJ08	Hagi/Yamaguchi	Jul.26-Aug.8	KIDS/TEAC/FEST	5	15
CIEEJ09	Hachinohe,Noheji/Aomori	Jul.26-Aug.8	YOUTH/FEST/CULT	5	16
CIEEJ10	Kusatsu/Shiga	Jul.27-Aug.6	KIDS/ENVI	3	17
CIEEJ11	Higashishira/Gifu	Aug.1-15	CULT/RENO	15	18
CIEEJ12	Oshima#1/Tokyo	Aug.10-25	MENT/SOCI	4	19
CIEEJ13	Oshima#2/Tokyo	Aug.10-25	MENT/SOCI	4	20
CIEEJ14	Abu/Yamaguchi	Aug.11-22	AGRI/ENVI/FEST	8	21
CIEEJ15	WHOLE EARTH/Shizuoka	Aug.11-24	KIDS/ECO	3	22
CIEEJ16	Fujisan/Shizuoka	Aug.12-25	KIDS/YOUTH/ECO	3	23
CIEEJ17	Gotenba/Shizuoka	Aug18-30	MENT/SOCI	3	24
CIEEJ18	Kenbuchi/Hokkaido	Aug.19-30	MENT/ART/MANU	3	25
CIEEJ19	Obuse/Ngano	Aug.24-Sep.7	CULT/RENO	6	26
CIEEJ20	Utano#2/Kyoto	Aug.25-Sep.14	CULT/TOUR	2	27
CIEEJ21	Kunimi/Yamanashi	Aug.31-sep.5	MENT/CULT	2	28

LOCATION

ABBRIVIATIONS FOR THE LIST
AGRI= agriculture CONS= construction
CULT= cultural project ENVI= environmental
ELD= work with elderly people KIDS= work with kids
MENT= work with mentally handicapped people
TEAC= work related with education
Fest= festival YOUTH= work with youth
Reno=renovate such as building
Eco= work about nature


CIEEJ01 UTANO#1/ KYOTO
Dates: June 2５ – July 20
Work: CULT/TOUR
Volunteers: 2
Host Organization: Kyoto Youth Hostel Association
Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
Airport : Kansai International Airport
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Background:
The Utano Youth Hostel in Kyoto encourages travelers to really enjoy their stay in Kyoto, which is also a great place to make new friends. Well-known for its casual, friendly atmosphere, Utano YH is the perfect　stopping place for travelers who love nature, people and Kyoto. There are many sightseeing spots in the immediate area, such as,The Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji temple (both recognized as World Cultural Heritage Sites).

Work:
Volunteers will be in charge of various duties to keep the accommodation comfortable such as working at front desk as well as cleaning rooms. Also volunteers will be expected to help organize a summer camp for local children, which take place in the hostel. Programs to enjoy inter-cultural exchange between the volunteers and local people will be planned as well. Each participant will be encouraged to bring a few things to show their own culture to local children. Participants need to have English skill to communicate with the travelers staying at the hostel. They are expected to be physically strong and open to cultural diversity. A motivation letter is needed for application.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the hostel. All meals are provided there. The hostel has a shared kitchen, a washer and bathrooms. Internet access and international telephone calls are available using prepaid telephone card. The kitchen is available for cooking as well, so each volunteer will be encouraged to introduce their home countries’ cooking to local Japanese during the project. Vegetarian diet is also available.

Location:
Located in northwest Kyoto, Utano YH is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is also conveniently located for walks to the Sagano and Arashiyama area. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Utano youth hostel from Kansai International Airport by train and bus.


URL：http://www.jyh.or.jp/yhguide/kinki/utano/index.html

CIEEJ02 AMANOHASHIDATE/ KYOTO
Dates: July 10 - 25
Work: CULT/TOUR
Volunteers: 2
Sponsor: Kyoto Youth Hostel Association
　　　　　　　　　　　　AMANOHASHIDATE Youth Hostel
Terminal: Kansai International Airport
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Background:
Kyoto Youth Hostel Association was established in 1968 and since then it has been playing a significant role in a field of international exchange activities in Kyoto, which is one of the most historic towns in Japan. In order to help people living in and visiting Kyoto to have better mutual understanding of foreign cultures, Kyoto Youth Hostel Association hereby welcomes the volunteers from overseas in 2008.

Work:
Volunteers will be in charge of various duties to keep the accommodation comfortable such as working at front desk as well as cleaning rooms. Also volunteers will be expected to help organize a summer camp for local children, which takes place in the hostel. Programs to enjoy inter-cultural exchange between the volunteers and local people will be planned as well. Each participant will be encouraged to bring a few things to show their own culture to local children. Participants need to have English skill to communicate with the travelers staying at the hostel. Some basic Japanese skill is desirable in order to work with Japanese staff. Volunteers are expected to be physically strong and open to cultural diversity. A motivation letter is needed for application.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the hostel. All meals are provided there. The hostel has a shared kitchen, a washer and bathrooms. Internet access is available The kitchen is available for cooking as well, so each volunteer will be encouraged to introduce their home countries’ cooking to local Japanese during the project. Vegetarian diet is also available.

Location:
Amanohashidate, a famous sightseeing spot located in northeastern Kyoto has been attracting people for hundreds of years by its very unique landscape. It is also known as one of the top-three best views in Japan. “Amanohashidate” means “The place where the heaven, ground and sea meet”. The base town Miyazu is facing its eastern side to Miyazu bay, and is surrounded by abundant nature as well as various classical architectural heritage from the 16th century. Amanohashidate Youth Hostel is located in the center of the town. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Miyazu from Kansai International Airport by train. From Kyoto station, roughly 1.5 hours by pubic transport.
URL：http://www5.nkansai.ne.jp/hotel/hasidateyh/


CIEEJ03 MIMASAKA/ OKAYAMA
Dates: 7/18～8/3
Work: ENVI/CULT
Volunteers: 10
Sponsor: Mimasaka International Exchange Association
Terminal: Kansai International Airport

Background:
Local sponsor, Mimasaka International Exchange Association（MIEA） was founded in 1998 as an activity group of Mimasaka citizens. The primary aim of MIEA is to contribute to the internationalization of Mimasaka city. 109 volunteers from 19 countries have worked here in Mimasaka.

Work:
MIEA provides two kinds of work, ①cultural exchange with locals ②environmental preservation activities.

◇Cultural exchange with locals
① Experience traditional Japanese culture, you have a chance to study Ikebana (the Japanese traditional art of arranging cut flowers ) and Shodo (calligraphy) . ②Ｉｎｔｅｒｎａｔｉｏｎａｌ　Ｅｘｃｈａｎｇｅ　Ｍｅｅｔｉｎg - locals are eagerly interested in what is going on in other countries ,so MIEA will held Conversation Seminars. ③Communication meetings with local children, with high school students and with aged people. ④Join in a festival and dance with the locals.

◇environmental preservation activities.
As part of our environmental preservation activity , you will investigate the water quality of river water and maintain the river bank . You should bring suitable clothes.
During the camp, volunteers act by bicycle, so every participants must be　able to ride bicycle.

Accommodation:
During this project, each volunteer will be accommodated in the house of a local families very interested in hosting experience and cultural exchange. Volunteers should expect and respect some house rules at each family home. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by host families . Lunch will be provided by either your host family , or others associated with MIEA.

Location:
MIEA is located in Mimasaka-city in Okayama prefecture, we are famous for our beautiful natural nature landscape and hot springs. Sightseeing spot is the birth place Musashi Miyamoto ( 1584~1645 ) , the strongest swords man handing two swords at the same time . Hayashino Station is located about 1and 1/2 hours by train ( JR Kishin line ) from HIMEJI city in Hyogo prefecture. Himeji Castle is one of the oldest and most beautiful in out of Japan .
URL：http://www.analogman.ne.jp/MIEA/


CIEEJ 04 TAKATSUKI/ OSAKA
Dates: July 20 – August 10
Work: ELD/MENT
Volunteers: ３
Host Institution: Takatsukiso, Nursing Home for the aged
Terminal: Kansai International Airport

Background:
Host institution, "Takatsukiso" is a special nursing home for the aged which was built about 25 years ago in OSAKA and owned by the local government. There are about 100 elderly people of more than 65 years old accepted in this house, who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. There is also a day care center and 40 elderly people are coming to have "day care service", for example they will take bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also offered here. The　staff are also engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking elders in a bath, helping for meals and their daily lives. Many entertaining events such as cherry blossom viewing, movie days, beer parties and dancing nights are also well planned for those who are staying in this home. They accept many volunteers every year.

Work:
Volunteers will work at Takatsukiso with the full-time staff. Volunteers will be engaged in helping elderly and physically handicapped people living in the home with their daily routines, such as taking bath and eating meals. They may be asked to clean rooms and listen to the elders. They will also help to organize some events such as the Bon (Lantern) Festival held during their stay. Japanese skills will be required to enjoy the project . Volunteers are expected to act positively and considerately and communicate with those aged people friendly, and also to make good use of their social experience in Japan back home. Motivation letter will be needed.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory next to the Takatsukiso Home. All meals will be provided in the home and the participants will have meals with the elders and the staff. There are beds, kitchenette, shower, washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. Sleeping bag is not necessary however please bring towels and indoor shoes. Internet access is available at the office. Vegetarians are acceptable.

Location:
Takatsukiso is located in Takatsuki-shi, Osaka-fu prefecture. It is easily accessible from down town Osaka, the second largest city in Japan and Kyoto, the most famous ancient capital in Japan. Volunteers might be able to enjoy visiting those cities during their day-offs.
URL: http://www.tcn.zaq.ne.jp/akbgu100/



CIEEJ 05 HINO-SHI/ TOKYO
Dates: July 22 – August 6
Work: KID/TEACH
Volunteers: 6
Host Organization : Meisei University
Terminal: Narita International Airport

Background:
MSSP stands for Meisei Summer School Project, which offers free English classes to junior high school students and elementary school pupils in the neighborhood of Hino city. Volunteer students of Meisei University who are interested in teaching English run this project. Based on the theoretical assumption, they prioritize activity-based teaching rather than the traditional cramming style. Its philosophy is that English teaching and learning are fun and its aim is to develop communication ability in English of the participants. The members of MSSP are students who plan to be English teachers in future. And they create syllabi, teaching materials, and invent new teaching methodologies. For the year 2008, they would like to invite friends with the same interest and aspiration from overseas to join the project.

Work:
One of the tasks is to support and help MSSP participant's class in each grade. Volunteers will participate in actual class of MSSP participants and actively join in their activities and games. In the first week before the classes begin, volunteers will discuss the teaching materials and the contents of activities with Meisei university students. Besides this, volunteers are expected to organize opening as well as closing ceremonies. Furthermore, we appreciate the opportunity to talk to children about your country, culture, and circumstances. You do not have to be a native English speaker to participate in this work camp, but some experiences in teaching English as a second language are very much appreciated. And each volunteer are encouraged to bring things to introduce the culture of the own country to more than 5. Computer literacy, tolerance for cultural differences, interest in Japanese culture, sociability and positive attitude are strongly expected. Motivation letter is needed for application.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a guest house called Geihinkan in Meisei University. It has a kitchen, a huge dining room, bathrooms and guest rooms. International volunteers are expected to prepare dishes representing each country’s cooking and have fun all together. Materials will be provided to cook each meal.　Internet access is available in the university.

Location:
Hino city is located in the western part of Tokyo and it is a quiet peaceful town surrounded by abundant nature. It will take less than one hour to get to the central Tokyo.

URL：http://www.meisei-u.ac.jp/



CIEEJ06 Minami Shinshu Kodomo Camp-mura/ NAGANO
Dates: July 26- August 11
Work: KIDS/YOUTH
Volunteers: 2
Host Organization: Minami Shinshu Kankou Kousha
Airport : Central Japan International Airport
Narita International Airport

Background:
Minami Shinshu Kankou Kousha was founded to offer special travel experiences which will deeply impress the visitors in the beautiful natural surroundings of this area. This summer they will offer summer camps for kids aged 8 to 15 years old. The camp includes a stay in an old village from the Edo Period. Their day will start with wood chopping, which is very unusual and unique experience for the children nowadays. During the camp the participants will also experience various activities, such as woodwork, bamboo craft, dyeing, fishing, trekking and rafting. Some Japanese students will join voluntarily as support staff. International volunteers are welcome because inter-cultural experiences will be another interesting part of this camp both for kids and staff.

Work:
Volunteers will help and support the participants in various activities and programs. Volunteers will help preparation and cleaning up of the camping site. They are recommended to bring clothes suitable for various activities including swimsuit, a pair of flip-flops, and a cap.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will stay in an old house and a campsite. There is a possibility to stay with a local host family between the camps. Meals will be provided there and volunteers might be asked to help cooking.

Location:
Minami Shinshu is located in the south of Nagano prefecture and is a big valley along the Tenryu River between Minami Alps Mountains and Chuo Alps Mountains. It takes 3 hours 50 minutes by Highway Bus from Tokyo Station and 1 hour 50 minutes by Highway Bus from Nagoya Station.

URL: http://www.mstb.jp/




CIEEJ07 Swiss-mura and Hiroshima/HIROSHIMA
Dates: July 26 – August 7
Work: KIDS/TEAC/PEACE
Volunteers: 5
Host organization: NPO Free School Swiss-mura
Airport: Hiroshima Airport/Kansai International Airport

Background
This project consists of 2 parts (Part 1: July26-Aug.5 Part 2: Aug.5-Aug.7)

Part 1 : NPO Free School Swiss-mura is a boarding school for the students who want to get alternative education for some reasons. “Free school” means “alternative school” in Japan. This school is surrounded by rich nature and gives unique education to the students there. Their motto is “Work well, Eat well, and Sleep well”. There are about 10 students at the age of between 8 and 25.

Part2: Hiroshima YMCA is active in peace promotion and raising international awareness, reminding people all over the world of the tragedy caused by A-bomb and the war.

Work

Part 1: Volunteers will join a class (English), sport activities and share works such as farming, baking ,some carpentry as well as preparation of meals. Volunteers will be expected to introduce your own country and its culture with photos and maps. Please bring recipes, children’s songs, and instructional memo of children’s plays as well. The students are different in ages and developmental stages. Volunteers are welcome who try to understand their situation and are prepared to act together with them according to their schedule.

Part 2: Volunteers will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and then help with the preparation of “Toro-nagashi” ,lantern floating ,which is hold by Hiroshima YMCA in order to commemorate A-bomb victims on August 6th.

Accommodation

Part 1: Volunteers will stay in the dormitory of this school. There are sleeping accommodation, a bath, a kitchen and a washer. All meals will be provided. Please bring clothes for work and sport activity, caps, long sleeves, swim suits and towels.

Part 2: Each volunteer will stay with a local host family. A small gift for the family would be recommended.

Location
The Swiss-mura is located in the mountain area of Hiroshima prefecture 700m above the sea level. From Hiroshima city, it takes about one and half hour by local train to the nearest railway station, Miyoshi.
Hiroshima YMCA is located in Hiroshima city, which has overcome and recovered from the tragedy of atomic bombing and now is the biggest city in Chugoku-Shikoku Region.

URL: http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~k1010/index-frame.html



CIEEJ08 HAGI /YAMAGUCHI
Dates: July 26 – August 8
Work: KIDS/TEAC/FEST
Volunteers: 5
Host organization: Hagi Kouen Gakuin School

Airport: Yamaguchi Ube Airport/ Iwami Airport/
Kansai International Airport

Background
This project consists of 2 parts (Part 1: July26-Aug.1 Part 2: Aug.1-Aug.8)

Part 1 : Hagi Kouen Gakuin Junior & Senior Highschool offers Summer English Program for the local primary school pupils and junior high school students.

Part2: Hagi city is planning to offer inter-cultural experiences to its people by accepting international volunteers.

Work

Part 1: Volunteers will help to prepare “Summer English Program” of this school and join the classes to give the attendants opportunities to communicate in English. For the inter-cultural exchange, volunteers will be requested to introduce countries as well as cultures of their own. with photos and maps. Please bring recipes, children’s songs, and instructional memo of children’s plays as well. Volunteers are also asked to clean the facilities where they stay.

Part 2:Volunteers will help preparation of the summer festival and enjoy it with local people.(Aug.1-3). After the festival, volunteers will help the local people in farming or cleaning of the shore.

Accommodation

Part 1: Volunteers will stay in the facilities of near-by Catholic Church. There are bedrooms, a bath ,toilets, a kitchen and a washer. Volunteers will cook breakfast and dinner by themselves. Lunch will be provided at the school. Please bring clothes for sport activity, caps, long sleeves, swim suits and towels.

Part 2: Volunteers will have a chance to stay with local host families for a night or two. Otherwise they will be accommodated in public facilities of the city, where they have to cook by themselves. A small gift for the family would be recommended.

Location
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 population of 55,000. There still remain historical monuments from the Edo period. It is also famous for producing political leaders during the Meiji Restoration and afterwards. It takes 80 minutes by bus from the nearest Shinkansen station, Shin Yamaguchi.

URL: http://www.city.hagi.yamaguchi.jp/portal/



CIEEJ09 HACHINOHE & NOHEJI /AOMORI
Dates: July 26 – August 8
Work: YOUTH/FEST/CULT
Volunteers: 5
Host organization: Part 1:NPO Shiki-no-Sato, supporting center for the handicapped people
Part 2:Residents’ Association of Makado
Airport: Narita International Airport

Background
This project consists of 2 parts (Part 1: July26-Aug.4 Part 2: Aug.4-Aug.8)
Part 1: NOP Shiki-no-Sato offers welfare service for the handicapped people living in this area aiming at a comfortable society for everyone. Through works like farming and gardening, and living in the same community, the handicapped people live their life and link with the society.
Part2: Noheji is a small rural town facing Aomori Bay and surrounded by mountains. They are pleased to accept international volunteers to enjoy inter-cultural exchange.

Work

Part 1: Volunteers will help in maintenance work of the facilities. They will help weeding in the rice field or cropping vegetables. Volunteers will help preparation of “Sanja-Matsuri”, a summer festival, and enjoy it with local people. There is maintenance work of the Print Museum opened at the closed school building.

Part 2: Volunteers will help the local people weeding in rice field or cropping vegetables.
They will also help catching scallops on a boat. They will be asked to clean temples and shrines. They are also expected to have an exchange program with local kids. They will help local people with the preparation of “Gion-Matsuri”.

As described above there are varieties of voluntary works offered, so this project is suitable for the volunteers who are full of curiosity. Please bring work clothes, long sleeves, cap and towels. Volunteers are requested to introduce their own countries by showing photos and maps, teaching plays and games, singing songs or introducing recipe of their home cooking.

Accommodation

Part 1: Volunteers will stay in the facilities of Shiki-no-Sato. There are bedrooms, a bath, toilets, a kitchen and a washer. Volunteers will cook breakfast and dinner by themselves. Lunch will be provided at the voluntary work place. On weekend volunteers will stay with local families.

Part 2: Volunteers will stay with local host families. Lunch will be provided at the voluntary work place. A small gift for the family would be recommended.

Location
Hachinohe and Noheji are located in Aomori　prefecture、which is the northernmost part of Honshu, the Mainland of Japan. Hachinohe is the end station of the JR Tohoku Shinkansen and to Noheji, it will take another 30minutes on the JR Tohoku Line.



CIEEJ 10 KUSATSU/ SHIGA
Dates: July 27- August 6
Work: KIDS/ENVI
Volunteers: ３
Host organization: NPO Kodomo Network Center Tenki-mura
Terminal: Kansai International Airport

Background:
In Japan, children are having fewer chances to communicate with the elder people in the neighborhood and also they tend to stay home playing video games. TENKIMURA was established in 1987 to reconsider and improve the environments around children and to support their healthy growth. This organization has been having many programs and events related with nature activities for children, aiming at a better local community and providing support for parents to bring up children. Their slogan is “The earth is a playground!” Lots of local people are involved in the events as supporters and TENKIMURA give children precious experiences in nature.

Work:
Volunteers will attend a one-day summer camp visiting nearby camp spot with children and support their activities in the woods or in the river. They will also attend 3-day Summer Camp program for elementary school children. Bring any items or ideas for singing songs, playing games of your country. Let the children have some international experiences. Also, volunteers will help in maintenance work of the camping ground. Japanese skills (intermediate level will be good) would be necessary for communication with kids.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a building of the organization. There is a shared kitchen in the site and kitchen stuff will be provided, so the participants are expected to cook by themselves. There will be a chance to fix meals with the children in the facility or during the summer camp. The accommodation also has a shared shower room and a washer. Sleeping bag is necessary for the camping.

Location:
Shiga prefecture is in the middle of Japan and is famous for Lake Biwa,the biggest lake in the country, which occupies one sixth of the prefecture. Kusatsu City lies south of the lake and has over 110 thousand residents. The city was one of “Sekisho”, ancient checkpoints on Five Main Highways of Edo period (1615-1867) and used to be busy place with many tourists. 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.

URL: http://www.biwako.ne.jp/~nt-tenki/



CIEEJ11 HIGASHI SHIRAKAWAMURA/ GIFU
Dates: August 1 – 15
Work: CULT/RENO
Volunteers: 15
Host organization: Higashi Shirakawa-mura Board of Education
Airport : Central Japan International Airport

Background:
Higashi Shirakawa-mura Board of Education offers this program in cooperation with Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Administration and invites international volunteers to this small village which is not so famous but has many nice places and attractive things. It is a great opportunity to enjoy Japanese traditional pastoral scene and life! Villagers are not used to foreign people and this is a good chance for them to know other people and culture.

Work:
Volunteers will visit junior high school to have inter-cultural exchange activities, for instance to play sports together, to cook together, to enjoy Origami or Calligraphy together with the students. Volunteers will join Kids Canoeing program along the nearby river and help them. Also they will help local people prepare and organize a summer dancing festival and actively work for the event. They will clean up shrines. Moreover, volunteers will have a chance to experience of cutting trees in the forest. Forestry is traditional local industry of this area. Basic Japanese knowledge will be required for the communication with the villagers.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the additional rooms of the Kanda Shrine. There is no bed and sleeping bag is necessary. It has a shared kitchen and the participants will be expected to cook by themselves for breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be provided at voluntary work places. It is also equipped with a washer and a shower room. No internet access provided in the facility. No telephone that can make international call either.

Location:
Higashi Shirakawa-mura is located in the central part of Japan, near the Hida Mountains which are very famous for its beautiful scenery among climbers and tourists. Also volunteers may have a chance to visit "Shirakawago" which is newly registered to The World Heritage. This is the place for nature lovers!

Additional Information:
All participants are fully encouraged to bring work clothes including long sleeves and long pants, work shoes, a cap, gloves and towels to work in the forest nearby the project site. Occasionally volunteers have to do their work outside under burning sun. Water bottle and repellent are also useful.

URL: http://www.vill.higashishirakawa.gifu.jp/



CIEEJ 12 OSHIMA #1/TOKYO
Dates: August 10-25
Work: MENT/SOCI
Volunteers: 4
Host Institution:　Musashino-kai Oshima Meguminosono １
facilities for the mentally-disabled
Terminal: Takeshiba, Tokyo

Background:
Host institution, "Musashino-kai" administers many facilities for the disabled people, elderly people and orphans. They are accepting people who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. For example they will take bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also offered here. The　staff are also engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking disabled people in a bath, helping for meals and their daily lives.

Work:
Volunteers will work at Oshima Meguminosono with the full-time staff. In Muguminosato 1 there are 83 mentally-disabled people. Volunteers will be engaged in helping mentally-disabled people living in the home with their daily routines, such as taking bath and eating meals. They may be asked to clean rooms and playing with them.
Also volunteers will participate and help preparing some events and activities.
What are necessary here are broad-mindness, friendliness and smile.
Basic Japanese skill would be helpful to enjoy with people.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory. All meals will be provided in the home. There are beds, kitchenette, shower, washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. No Internet connection available for the student in the facilities. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work clothes and long sleeve shirts, also needed swimsuit for the time of the bathing care.

Location:
Oshima is located in the place of 1 hour 45 minutes by high speed boat from Takeshiba from Atami for 45 minutes, and it is an island of a population of about more than 10,000. Two institutions are adjacent here and they provide equipment while cooperating with each other and administer it. The island surrounded by the sea and the mountains, so volunteers might be able to enjoy hiking and the fishing. Each volunteer have to get into a boat from Takeshiba in Tokyo.

URL：http://www13.ocn.ne.jp/~megu1/



CIEEJ 13 OSHIMA#2/ TOKYO
Dates: August 10-25
Work: MENT/SOCI
Volunteers: 4
Host Institution:　Musashino-kai Daini　Oshima Meguminosono
facilities for the mentally-disabled
Terminal: Takeshiba, Tokyo

Background:
Host institution, “Musashino-kai” administers many facilities for the disabled people, elderly people and orphans. They are accepting people who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. For example they will take bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also offered here. The　staff are also engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking disabled people in a bath, helping for meals and their daily lives.

Work:
Volunteers will work at Oshima Meguminosono 2 with the full-time staff. In Meguminosono 2 there are 83 mentally-disabled people. Volunteers will be engaged in helping mentally-disabled people living in the home with their daily routines, such as taking bath and eating meals. They may be asked to clean rooms and playing with them. Also volunteers will participate and help preparing some events and activities.
What are necessary here are broad-mildness', friendliness and smile.
Basic Japanese skill would be helpful to enjoy with people.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory. All meals will be provided in the home. There are beds, kitchenette, shower, washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory.
No Internet connection available for the student in the facilities.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring work clothes and long sleeve shirts, also needed swimsuit for the time of the bathing care.

Location:
Oshima is located in the place of 1 hour 45 minutes by high speed boat from Takeshiba from Atami for 45 minutes, and it is an island of a population of about more than 10,000.
Two institutions are adjacent here and they provide equipment while cooperating with each other and administer it. The island surrounded by the sea and the mountains, so volunteers might be able to enjoy
hiking and the fishing. Each volunteer have to get into a boat from Takeshiba in Tokyo.

URL：http://www13.ocn.ne.jp/~megu1/



CIEEJ１4　　ABU/YAMAGUCHI
Dates: August 11- 22
Work: AGRI/ENVI/FEST
Volunteers: ８
Host Organization: Abu Area Green Tourism Promotion Council
Airport Fukuoka　Airport/Kansai International Airport

Background:
Local organization Abu Area Green Tourism Promotion Council　is mainly promoting ecological activities to maintain good environment of the area and make good use of the natural resources. Through these activities, they aim at the development of the town.

Work:
Volunteers will join various activities for local development, such as farming, forestry, cleaning of the shore. And also volunteers will help to prepare for a Japanese traditional festival “Bon-odori” and enjoy it together with the local people.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in Abu Ringyo Center, which is public facilities of the town.
There is a kitchen and volunteers need to cook themselves. Cooking stuff or cost will be provided.

Location:
Abu is located at the west end of Honshu, the Mainland of Japan, which faces the Sea of Japan. It has both sea shore and inland mountains, which offer beautiful scenery all around the year. This town is also famous for fishery products.
From the nearest Fukuoka Airport, it takes 3 hours to get to Abu by bus and train.

Additional Information:
All participants are fully encouraged to bring a hat, long sleeve shirts as well as long pants for the out door work. Basic Japanese skill is desirable for the communication with local people. Motivation letter is required.

URL：http://www.town.abu.yamaguchi.jp/index.php



CIEEJ 15 WHOLE EARTH/SHIZUOKA
Dates: August 11-24
Work: KIDS/ECO
Volunteers: 3
Host Institution:　Whole Earth Nature School
Terminal: Narita International Airport

Background:
Host organization “Whole Earth Nature School” is a none-governmental organization established in 1982. A “nature school” is a form of social movement to build a sustainable society.
Based on philosophy” the restoration of the view of nature in Japanese style will restore the value and dignity based on the richness of our minds in the society”, they conduct various nature experience programs and studies, cooperation with developing countries.
Also they carry out the program taking the trust from ministries, municipality and the company.

Work:
Volunteers will help and support the kids (aged 10-18) camp.
Also volunteers will join the camp with children, and can enjoy nature of Mt.Fuji.
During the camp, volunteers will introduce your culture, such as music and dance.

Accommodation:
During the camp, volunteers will stay in tents. Other than camp, volunteers will stay in facilities for training. All meals will be provided there and volunteers might be asked to help to cook with children.
Please bring clothes for work and long sleeve shirts and pants, hat, swim suits , towels and knapsack or porch.
If you have flashlight or headlight, please bring it.
A sleeping bag is necessary. Motivation letter is needed for application.

Location:
Whole Earth Nature School is located at the foot of Mt.Fuji and it boasts beautiful views of Mt.Fuji which has been admired as a symbol of Japan. On the day-offs, volunteers will enjoy sightseeing around this area. The nearest JR station is Nishifujinomiya station.

URL: http://wens.gr.jp/english/index.html



CIEEJ１6 Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village/SHIZUOKA
Dates: August 12 – 25
Work: KIDS/YOUTH/ECO
Volunteers: 3
Host organization: Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village
Airport: Narita International Airport

Background
Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village opened in 2007 aiming to offer various experience-based programs for kids such as environmental education and creative activities. They hope that people visiting this village, regardless of their age, nationality, ability and disability, learn to live together in this multi-cultural world through various programs and activities.

Work
Volunteers will help in general duties to keep the facilities comfortable and clean for the visitors. They will also help in the kitchen. Also they will prepare special programs for visiting groups of kids and families. Please bring work clothes, long sleeves, swimsuit, cap and towels. Volunteers are requested to introduce their own countries by showing photos and maps, teaching plays and games, singing songs or introducing recipe of their home cooking. As it is the busiest season volunteers are expected to work hard, however through these works volunteers will have a lot of opportunities to enjoy talking with the staff, other volunteers and visitors.

Accommodation
Volunteers will be accommodated in the facilities of this site. There are bedrooms, a kitchen, a bath, toilets and a washer. All meals will be provided.

Location
Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village is located at the foot of Mt.Fuji and it boasts beautiful views of Mt.Fuji which has been admired as a symbol of Japan. On the day-offs, volunteers will enjoy sightseeing around this area. The nearest JR stations are Shin Fuji Station or Fujinomiya Station.

URL: http://www.yokohamaymca.org/branch/ymca_fujisan.html



CIEEJ 17 GOTEMBA/ SHIZUOKA
Dates: August 18-30
Work: MENT/SOCI
Volunteers: 3
Host Institution:　Musashino-kai Sakura gakuen
facilities for the mentally-disabled
Terminal: Narita International Airport

Background:
Host institution, "Musashino-kai" administers many facilities for the disabled people, elderly people and orphans. They are accepting people who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. For example they will take bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also offered here. The　staff are also engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking disabled people in a bath, helping for meals and their daily lives.

Work:
Volunteers will work at Sakura gakuen with the full-time staff. In Sakura gakuen, there are 155 mentally-disabled people. Volunteers will be engaged in helping mentally-disabled people living in the home with their daily routines, such as taking bath and eating meals. They may be asked to clean buildings and mowing. Also volunteers will help preparing some recreation and farming. And what are necessary here are broad-mildness', friendliness and smile. Japanese skills will be required to enjoy the project

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory. Breakfast and dinner will be provided, Lunch should be prepared or bought by themselves. There are beds, kitchenette, shower, washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. No Internet connection available for the student in the facilities.
Also volunteers need to bring indoor shoes. Motivation letter will be needed.

Location:
Gotenba is located in Shizuoka Pref. 100km from Tokyo and near the Mt.Fuji.
There are 90,000 people are living in, and a lot of Self-Defense Force including the east Fuji practice ground-affiliated institutions in the city.
Mt. Fuji is an eminent grand mountain in the world and it is the best height and scene in Japan.
Volunteers can enjoy a beautiful scene, magnificent nature and natural walk, history sight-seeing.

URL：http://www.sakura-gakuen.jp/



CIEEJ18 KENBUCHI/ HOKKAIDO
Dates: August 19 – 30
Work: MENT/ART/MANU
Volunteers: ３
Host Organization: Kenbuchi Nishihara Gakuen
Airport: Chitose Airport/Narita International Airport

Background:
Kenbuchi Nishihara Gakuen is a school for mentally challenged people founded in 1980 as "a place where everyone gets together". This school has workshops for productive or creative activities such as processing agricultural products, ceramic art, woodwork, fabric craft and so on in order to support those people to have better link with the local society.

Work:
Volunteers will help mentally challenged people from 18 to 75 years old in their works producing woodwork, ceramics or fabric crafts and enjoy these activities together. Volunteers are expected to join them in their creative activities, such as painting, craft and music as well as recreational activities. Volunteers will also help the school staff in various duties to carry on daily routines. Basic Japanese skill would be helpful, however it is not the must, because most of them do not speak well. What are necessary here are broad-mindedness, friendliness and smile. Volunteers with strong interest in Japanese culture and welfare are welcome. Bringing some items representing each participant’s country is fully encouraged for cultural activities. A Motivation letter will be welcomed for application.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the guesthouse which is furnished with a bed in each room. Also it has a shared kitchen, a washer and a shower room in the building. Internet access is available in the main office. Meals are provided 3 times a day at no cost however volunteers are welcomed to use the kitchen to cook by themselves. Participants are encouraged to bring work clothes including something warm since the weather can be cold mornings and evenings even during the summer time.
Also, there are only Japanese rest rooms for men.

Location:
Hokkaido, where the town of Kenbuchi is located, is the biggest and northernmost prefecture in Japan. It is also known as the 21st largest island in the world with abundant nature and a number of national parks. Hokkaido attracts millions of tourists from other regions in Japan not only by the vast wilderness the island possesses but also by its breezy, dry climate in summer and the mountain ranges covered by beautiful crystal powder in winter. Kenbuchi is a small town with the population of 4000 located in north central part of the prefecture. This place offers wonderful environment for outdoor activities, and is also famous for Lavender flower fields. The nearest airport is Chitose, and from there it roughly takes 1 hour to get to the town by public transportation. Volunteers may fly over there via either Narita or Kansai International Airport. Direct flights from Korea to Chitose are also available.

URL: http://www.town.kembuchi.hokkaido.jp/Cgi-bin/odb-get.exe?WIT_template



CIEEJ 19 OBUSE/ NAGANO
Dates: August 24 – September 7
Work: CULT/RENO
Volunteers: ６
Host Organization : Obuse International Exchange Club
Airport : Narita International Airport

Background:
The host organization is Nagano International Friendship Club (NIFC) established in 1968, and is actively promoting international exchange programs with the support of Nagano Prefecture.
The NIFC aims at bringing up the sense of cultural understanding among younger generation in Nagano in order to have better international communication. The NIFC is offering various programs such as home-stay experiences, language courses, or voluntary activities. The NIFC supported NAGANO Olympic game in 1998 by sending many volunteers. Obuse branch consists of 10 members of NIFC and other local organizations as well as many volunteers.

Work:
There will be various kinds of works. Volunteers will give local facilities their hands for weeding, cleaning up and putting flower beds in a good condition etc. Volunteers will also have opportunities to visit local primary and secondary schools and have programs to enjoy intercultural exchange. Please be ready to introduce your country and your local cuisine. Volunteers are required to ride a bike for transportation and to bring work clothes. The host organization, NIFC Obuse, will welcome volunteers who are healthy in mind and body, and interested in cultural exchange with the Japanese people. Motivation letter will be necessary for this project. Volunteers need to bear some cost (about \10,000) for a party and other expenses.

Accommodation:
Each volunteer will be accommodated in the local family house during the first week. They are very much interested in hosting experience and individual cultural exchange. There would be a chance to stay with more than one family during the camp. It would be very nice if each participant could bring small gift for the host family. During the latter week, volunteers will be accommodated in public facilities all together.

Location:
Obuse is a small town with the population of 12, 000 people. Obuse is famous as a center of Japanese traditional culture such as Haiku, Bonsai, and especially for well-known "Ukiyoe" painter, Katsushika Hokusai (1760～1849 ). There is also a hot spring in the town so volunteers will have a chance to enjoy it. Obuse Station is located about 1/2 hour by train from Nagano where you can access by Shinkansen, bullet train from Tokyo in 1and 1/2hours.

URL: http://www.ala-obuse.net/company/index.html



CIEEJ20 UTANO#2/ KYOTO
Dates: Aug 25 – Sept 14
Work: CULT/TOUR
Volunteers: 2
Host Organization: Kyoto Youth Hostel Association
Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
Airport: Kansai International Airport
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Background:
The Utano Youth Hostel in Kyoto encourages travelers to really enjoy their stay in Kyoto, which is also a great place to make new friends. Well-known for its casual, friendly atmosphere, Utano YH is the perfect　stopping place for travelers who love nature, people and Kyoto. There are many sightseeing spots in the immediate area, such as,The Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji temple (both recognized as World Cultural Heritage Sites).

Work:
Volunteers will be in charge of various duties to keep the accommodation comfortable such as working at front desk as well as cleaning rooms. Also volunteers will be expected to help organize a summer camp for local children, which takes place in the hostel. Programs to enjoy inter-cultural exchange between the volunteers and local people will be planned as well. Each participant will be encouraged to bring a few things to show their own culture to local children. Participants need to have English skill to communicate with the travelers staying at the hostel. They are expected to be physically strong and open to cultural diversity. A motivation letter is needed for application.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the hostel. All meals are provided there. The hostel has a shared kitchen, a washer and bathrooms. Internet access and international telephone calls are available using prepaid telephone card. The kitchen is available for cooking as well, so each volunteer will be encouraged to introduce their home countries’ cooking to local Japanese during the project. Vegetarian diet is also available.

Location:
Located in northwest Kyoto, Utano YH is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is also conveniently located for walks to the Sagano and Arashiyama area. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Utano youth hostel from Kansai International Airport by train and bus.

URL：http://www.jyh.or.jp/yhguide/kinki/utano/index.html



CIEEJ21 KUNIMI/ YAMANASHI
Dates: August 31 – September 5
Work: MENT/CULT
Volunteers: 2
Host Organization: Kunimi-En
Airport: Narita International Airport

Background:
Kunimi-En is a school/home for mentally challenged people founded in 1996 as "a big home for mutual help". The main aim of this school is to provide independent living space for mentally handicapped people, regarding them as individuals who live comfortably and liberally as in their own home. All staff are trying to focus on not only to enrich the services they are providing there but also to introduce their welfare programs and activities to local people.

Work:
Each volunteer will help people (from 22 to 72 years old) both inside and outside of the school. Besides helping daily routine such as cleaning and their own duties, volunteers will be expected to take part in social activities mentioned above to share their opinions on Japanese welfare or their impression on what they have been experiencing both in Japan and their own countries. Volunteers and residents will be working together on some activities such as drawing, gardening etc. There also will be an opportunity to introduce your country and cook the dishes of your own country. Bring something symbolizing your country and the recipe!! Volunteers should be kind to handicapped people, be interested in social welfare, and willing to do what is needed. Basic Japanese skill would be very helpful to enjoy this project. A motivation letter is required for application. Please bring a Japanese dictionary which will help better understanding.

Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a Ryokan(Japanese style hotel) near Kunimi-En. At Kunimi-en they will provide 2 meals a day (lunch and dinner) but volunteers need to buy breakfast by themselves, the cost of which Kunimi-en will pay the facility has bedrooms, a washer and a shared bathroom. It also has an internet access and a telephone for international call.

Location:
Kunimi-En is located about half an hour by train from Kofu city in Yamanashi prefecture. From there you can see the highest & sacred Mt. Fuji with the Japan South Alps as background. This place is also famous for a rapid Fuji river and its landscape depicted in
famous Japanese printing "Ukiyoe" by Katsushika Hokusai (1760～1849). Also, Pacific Ocean is only 1.5 hour away by driving.