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What is NICE!?

* NGO/ NPO to organize workcamps and other voluntary service projects mainly in Japan* Treasurer of CCIVS (Global network) and NVDA (Asian network)* Enjoying to create a new global age by mentally young people!

1) Brief HistoryNICE was founded on the 4th Feb. in 1990 by the 7 youth who had done the

workcamps or other types of voluntary service programs abroad.In Sep. 1990, the first international workcamp of NICE was held at the foot of the Mt. Fuji of Japan. It has been developing rapidly and variously with huge needs projects & motivations of people!

2) Aims and Goals


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2) Empower NPOs/ local communities and raise awareness & actions!

friendship/ cooperation

1) Improve the social & environmental situation by direct actions!

To protect/ create a colorful world is our another important goal. This means,

Achieve the Healthy & Colorful World!We believe, health can be a key, one of the most important values toward

the post-modern civilization. We mean not only physical health of human bodies,

but also mental, ecological, cultural, economic and communal health!


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Types and Definition of NICE Projects

What is voluntary service?

* Actions mentioned here are just examples and not always apply to the case.

< What are workcamps? - Category in Voluntary Service - >

< Categories of (i.)v.s. projects by length and sizes of groups >* As most of Very Short Term Workcamps are done in weekends, many of the NGOs which *

LTV and MTV are usually called together (here as “LMTV” while some organizations call “MLTV”).

* Most of i.v.s. NGOs rarely organize/ exchange individual type of very short term or short term ones (SSTI, STI) while many of LMTV projects are individual type (LMTI).

< Other ways of categories >By the geographical scale (where the volunteers come from):

International (open to any nationalities)/ Regional (e.g. only for Asian)/ Trilateral (3 countries)/ Bilateral (2 countries)/ National/ Local. The projects that could finally get volunteers of only 2-3 nationalities can be still called as “International” if it was originally open to the all over world.

* In the wide definition, Regional/ Trilateral/ Bilateral ones can be also called as

“international”.By themes: Environmental/ Developmental/ Cultural/ Educational/ Social (or Peace and Human rights)

* This category is agreed by the Global Meeting of i.v.s. NGOs for the common statistics while again, there are many ways in each organization and network.

Social serviceSocial paid work by order (Many civil servants, etc.)

Unwilling housework, study, training, etc.

Social paid work not by order (many NPO paid staff, etc.)

Personal hobby, willing study, training, etc.

This is voluntary service! Profit making business

Group type Individual typeLiving there together Workcamps!Going to/ from home

* As most of international workcamps are short term, when we just call “international workcamps”, it usually means STW (unless specifically mentioned like “long term (international) workcamps”).



Number of vols.

Length

Workcamp = group type(more than 2 vols.)

Individual type(1 or 2 vols.)

Very Short Term(6 days or less)

VSTW (“Weekend Workcamps”)

(all together)VSTV

VSTI

Short Term(1 week-1 month = 7-31 days)

STW (most of international ones)

(all together)STV

STI

Middle Term(1-6 months = 32-182 days)

MTW(together)

LMTW(all together)

LMTV(together)

LMTI

MTI

Long Term(over 6 months = 183

LTW LMI

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By way of gathering volunteers: Group workcamps (organized for the specific groups such as schools, companies, clubs) while others gather individual applications no matter the number of nationalities.

*Some organizations call above mentioned “Bilateral workcamps” as “Group workcamps”

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More info. about International Workcamps!

International voluntary service projects where volunteers from all over the world live & work together with local people. Mostly for 2-3 weeks/ in Jul.-Sep. by 5-20 volunteers.

In 1920, the first one started in France mainly by German and French youth as reconstructing the farms destroyed during the World War I. Since then, it has been spreading to all over the world.In the 60s, many workcamps with construction works were organized in newly independent countries as well as peace projects between East & West of Europe. Environmental ones have been increasing since 80s. According to our research, 2,895 short term workcamps in 102 countries are held in 2013.

Although each WOs and workcamps have their own aims, the common aim is to achieve peaceful,healthy, just and sustainable world by

a) Creating/ supporting voluntary movements for ecology, human rights, self-sufficiency, etc.

b) Activating and involving new people to local communities and NGO/NPOsc) Promoting global understanding, friendship and solidarity

Work is normally for 5-8 hours a day & 4-6 days a week. The types are varied (depend on the needs);

a) Environment: Cleaning rivers, planting trees, protecting animals, creating eco-villages, etc.

b) Agriculture: Picking fruits or seeding in organic farms, reviving uncultivated fields, etc.

c) Construction : schools, toilets, renovating castles, converting farms into youth centers, etc.

d) Social work: With/ for children, refugees, mentally/ physically disadvantaged, elders, etc.

e) Arts/Education: Organizing festivals, performing play against AIDS in schools, archaeology, etc.

f) Others: Making proposals of town planning, recycling & sending bicycles to India, etc.

Usually youth centers, public halls, schools and sometimes tents or temples that are simple but even better for the group life! Volunteers often cook by turns and enjoy global tastes.

The common language is English in most of workcamps though you had better to try local languages.

1) Brief History;

2) Common Aims and Voluntary Works;

3) Accommodations & Free time activities;

1) Brief History;1) Brief History;

2) Common Aims and Voluntary Works;2) Common Aims and Voluntary Works;

3) Accommodations & Free time activities;3) Accommodations & Free time activities;

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In some workcamps, the hosts or volunteers organize discussions, excursions, and exchange parties with local people, school visit, sports programs, etc. It is very important to note that workcamps should be made by all volunteers with local people. Volunteers are not guests!

WOs are international voluntary service NGOs/NPOs (Non-Governmental/ Non-Profit Organizations), most of which are affiliated in the international networks such as CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) founded by UNESCO, NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia) and ALLIANCE of European Voluntary Service Organizations.

Some are specialized for the specific areas and each WO independently & freely organizes projects mainly in their own countries with local governments or NGO/NPOs and cooperates with other WOs abroad. They are organized locally, coordinated nationally and exchanged internationally!

Many WOs are managed by the inscription fee from volunteers but some are supported also by the governments, foundations, etc. Volunteers need to pay the travel cost to/ from the projects and the fee to WOs in their own countries. Meals & accommodations are normally provided by local partners while there are participation fee of 100-300 US$ in most of the projects of Africa, Asia and L. America.

4) Workcamp Organizations (WOs);

5) Finance;

4) Workcamp Organizations (WOs);4) Workcamp Organizations (WOs);

5) Finance;5) Finance;

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Project 1: Short Term Workcamps

(Between 1 week and 1 month)

We welcome you to join our workcamps, sharing happy time and creating fresh new age together!All campsites have nice nature and warm people, so you will discover colorful and vigorous figures of Japan and others that is completely different from typical images you may have through media.

< The common points of all projects (unless mentioned in each description of the detailed info.) >a) Age limit From 18 (No maximum). In some projects, we can accept

children with their families or also a bit younger volunteers b) Language

English unless mentioned in the project description (but we also welcome you to try Japanese/ local languages!)

c) Insurance

We provide small insurance only for accidents during the projects IN JAPAN.d)

AccommodaMostly, there are showers, kitchens and toilets. Basic, but enjoyable enough.e)

Accessibility

There are some possibilities to welcome physically disadvantaged persons in some projects that will be considered with our local partners in each case.

Non-Japanese volunteers living outside Japan need to apply through our partner NGOs of their countries (if your country is in Asia-Pacific and has no such NGOs, then you need to apply through NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia) http://www.nvda-asiapacific.org/.

Only if you are Japanese or live in Japan for a year or more, you can apply to NICE directly. Ask [email protected] for more info., then we will send you the guidance (procedure, fee, etc.) and the form.

Volunteers need to pay the travel cost to/ from the workcamps & the following Registration fee to NICE whilemeals and accommodation during the projects are provided by NICE & the local partners;

a) From the NGOs charging no fee in their Short Term Workcamps to NICE vols./ NVDA: No fee

b) From the NGOs charging some fee in their Short Term Workcamps to NICE vols: Some fee (+)

+ This depends on the agreement with each partner. We usually charge the same amount as they do while we can consider discount/ exemption for the partners in “less expensive” (developing) countries where recent GDP per capita was less than 10,000 USD.

*There is also a participation fee in some projects (mentioned in each project description)

1-1) Introduction;

1-2) How to apply and join the projects!?

1-1) Introduction;1-1) Introduction;

1-2) How to apply and join the projects!?1-2) How to apply and join the projects!?

Step 1: Send application: through the partners!!

< How much should volunteers pay? >

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Step 2: Phone/ skype Interview (only for some workcamps)

If you apply for the workcamp which requires speaking GOOD Japanese, you will need to call the NICE office to have phone interview. Calling date/ time and the phone number/ skype address will be informed by NICE to your sending NGO right after NICE will have received your application form.

NICE will inform your sending NGO whether you can be accepted or not by e-mail (Acceptance Letter and NICE Volunteers’ Guide will be also sent if you are accepted), usually in 3-5 days.

Don’t wait for the Information Sheets, otherwise you may miss economical flights!

In the workcamps in Japan, volunteers will usually meet at the accommodations or the stations nearby, in the afternoon of the first day and can leave there around the noon of the last day. Some projects are located quite far from the airports and it takes a quite long time especially by cheap ways.

Step 3: Acceptance

Step4: Book the flights as soon as being accepted and do other preparation!

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We also write quite concrete time of latest arrival/ earliest departure time and dates at/ from the major airports (based on the cheaper way by using the midnight bus, etc.) in each project description though it will depend how to go there (if you take the expensive bullet trains or fly to closer airports, arrival/ departure time can be later/ earlier than that). And this is just for your very minimum stay in Japan and most of volunteers actually stay for some days more before/ after the workcamps (we rather recommend you to stay after (than before) the workcamps since you are more used to live in Japan and there may be more possibilities to stay in the houses of Japanese vols. though it’s up to your agreement)! And volunteers should not expect so much time for sightseeing during the projects (especially to the far places from the project sites), so if you want to do it, please take enough time

You can do any other preparation such as studying Japanese language/ culture/ history, etc.About visa for Japan, see the 2-2 (LMTV) and also please check it by yourself/ with your sending NGO.

By 1 month before the project will start, volunteers will receive ”Information Sheets” (details of the project and the accommodation, what to bring, the meeting point and time, how to get there, etc.).

You will stay and work with other volunteers and the local hosts. Have a fruitful stay!

Though it'd be very funny and dramatic time for you, if your motivation is only for enjoying holidays, please don't apply and do just travel. If it is more for voluntary service to make a better world and friendship with local people and other volunteers, you are super welcome!!

1-3) General Qualification;a) Best motivation for the voluntary work (special good skills and power are not necessary)b) Responsibility to keep rules of NICE & the partners and cooperation to run the workcampsc) Best efforts to understand and respect cultures both of the hosts and other volunteersd) Open mind to make friends with trying to speak English (in the groups) and the local languagee) To adapt and enjoy simple conditions of the living such as food and accommodation

1-4) Summery List of the projects

Step 5: The detailed information of the project

Step 6: Joining the project!

1-3) General Qualification;1-3) General Qualification;

1-4) Summery List of the projects1-4) Summery List of the projects

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* International workcamps (open to any nationalities!) starting after 2016 Apr. 01

* Vols. = Number of volunteers to be recruited (incl. Japanese vols).Red means that international volunteers will be recruited through our co-organizers in the project countries.

ARCH: Archaeology AGRI: Agriculture ART: ArtisticCONS: Construction CULT: CulturalDISA: Disabled (“Challenged”) EDU: Teaching, Awareness

ELDE: Work with Elderly ENVI: Environmental FEST: FestivalKIDS: Work with Kids LEAD: Project leading MANU: Manual RENO: Renovation

SOCI: Social SPORT: SportsSTUD: Study, Research ANIM: Work with animals

FAM: targeting Family TEEN: targeting Teenagers

* "Social" means work with disadvantaged people besides ELDE and DISA (e.g. Orphans, Refugees, Homeless) OR work with various types of such people with special needs.

* PHOTO ALBAM in One Drive ~ NICE WORKCAMPS 2016~ http://1drv.ms/1xsOAbPPlease feel free to download and use for promotion of our workcamps! :) If you click icon 'details view' in upper right, you can see the code and name of the project in each photos.

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Code Project name

Count

Lovation St

En

Theme VoNICE- Daman Nep Daman 0 0 RENO, 1

NICE-16-

Kuromatsunai 1

Japan

Hokkaido 04

04

ENVI 8NICE-16-

G. Mongoli

Mongo

Buhug 04

05

ENVI 17NICE-

16-Daman 9

Nepal

Daman 04

05

RENO, SOCI

11NICE-

16-Shirakami 1

Japan

Aomori 04

05

ENVI 5NICE-16-

Pani S2 Sri Lan

Aanamaduwa

04

05

AGRI 14NICE-

16-Banepa 10

Nepal

Banepa 05

05

RENO, SOCI

11NICE-

16-Gala S2 Sri

LanDunhinna 0

505

ENVI 10NICE-

16-Banepa 11

Nepal

Banepa 05

06

RENO, SOCI

11NICE-

16-Aana S2 Sri

LanAanamaduwa

06

06

ENVI 10NICE-

16-Daman 12

Nepal

Daman 06

06

RENO, SOCI

11NICE-

16-Maki 1 Jap

anNagano 0

606

AGRI, MANU

4NICE-16-

Shirakami 2

Japan

Aomori 06

06

ENVI 5NICE-16-

Pani S3 Sri Lan

Aanamaduwa

06

07

AGRI 14NICE-

16-Rikuzen-takata

Japan

Iwate 06

07

AGRI, KIDS,

7NICE-16-

Fuzhou China

Jiangxi 07

07

CULT, SOCI,

15NICE-

16-Gala S3 Sri

LanGami Sewa

07

07

AGRI, MANU

14NICE-

16-Appi-kogen 2

Japan

Iwate 07

07

SOCI, KIDS

11NICE-

16-Yoshinogawa

Japan

Tokushima

07

08

FEST, ENVI

6NICE-16-

Kuromatsunai 3

Japan

Hokkaido 07

08

KIDS 6NICE-16-

Katsuyama 1

Japan

Fukui 07

07

ARCH, AGRI,

18NICE-

16-Onuma 1

Japan

Hokkaido 07

08

ENVI 10NICE-

16-Imabari Jap

anEhime 0

708

KIDS, EDU,

6NICE-16-

Fukushima

Japan

Fukushima

07

08

KIDS, SOCI

7NICE-16-

Shirakami 3

Japan

Aomori 07

08

KIDS 6NICE-16-

Aso Japan

Kumamoto

08

08

AGRI, FEST,

12NICE-

16-Katsuyama 2

Japan

Fukui 08

08

AGRI, ARCH

8NICE-16-

Hanawa Japan

Fukushima

08

08

FEST, ART

16NICE-

16-Pani S4 Sri

LanAanamaduwa

08

08

SOCI, KIDS

14NICE-

16-Hirata Jap

anShimane 0

808

ENVI, KIDS

8NICE-16-

Shinko 2

Japan

Nagano 08

08

ENVI 8NICE-16-

Rokkasho

Japan

Aomori 08

08

AGRI, ENVI

6NICE-16-

Kodomo-mura

Japan

Oita 08

08

KIDS 8NICE-16-

Vang Vieng 3

Laos

Vang Vieng

08

08

CONS, KIDS

20NICE-

16-Tokushima

Japan

Tokushima

08

08

FEST, ENVI

8NICE-16-

Ogi Japan

Niigata 08

09

ENVI, FEST

7NICE-16-

Rikuzen-takata

Japan

Iwate 08

08

EDU, SOCI

9NICE-16-

Hoshino Japan

Fukuoka 08

08

ENVI, KIDS

13NICE-

16-Kitakyushu

Japan

Fukuoka 08

08

KIDS, FEST

10NICE-

16-Unzen Jap

anNagasaki 0

808

KIDS 10NICE-

16-Kamakura

Japan

Kanagawa 08

08

KIDS, SOCI

6NICE-16-

Gala S4 Sri Lan

Gami Sewa

08

09

AGRI, RENO

14NICE-

16-Ijima Jap

anNagano 0

808

EDU 11NICE-

16-Nishiwaga

Japan

Iwate 08

09

ELDE, AGRI

8NICE-16-

Ino Japan

Shimane 08

09

ENVI, KIDS

16NICE-

16-Shinko 3

Japan

Nagano 08

09

ENVI 8NICE-16-

Shintoku

Japan

Hokkaido 08

09

AGRI, ENVI,

8NICE-16-

Ojiro Japan

Hyogo 09

09

AGRI, ENVI,

6NICE-16-

Taishi-Tonda

Japan

Osaka 09

09

ENVI 11NICE-

16-Onuma 2

Japan

Hokkaido 09

09

ENVI 11NICE-

16-Miyagi Jap

anMiyagi 0

909

KIDS 7NICE-16-

Kamimamakuchi

Japan

Ishikawa 09

09

AGRI, ENVI,

11NICE-

16-Akame 4

Japan

Mie 09

09

ENVI 10NICE-

16-Iwami-ginzan 2

Japan

Shimane 09

09

ENVI, KIDS

9NICE-16-

Ozuchi 3

Japan

Ishikawa 09

09

MANU, KIDS,

7NICE-16-

Tateya Japan

Nagano 09

10

AGRI, MANU

7NICE-16-

Misato Japan

Shimane 10

10

FEST, ENVI

10NICE-

16-Iwatesan 1

Japan

Iwate 10

10

EDU, SOCI

20NICE-

16-Shinko 4

Japan

Nagano 10

10

ENVI 8NICE-16-

Maki 2 Japan

Nagano 10

10

AGRI, MANU

5NICE-16-

Iwatesan 2

Japan

Iwate 12

12

EDU, SOCI

20

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NICE-16-

Pani S5 Sri Lan

Aanamaduwa

12

01

SOCI, KIDS

14

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Cod Name Loc C S E Typ V M MNIC Dama Da N 0

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"Walk with Nepal" project after the huge earthquake in 2015 Apr. Let's reconstruct thecommunity center in a small, mountain village! Application

2. Background

Organized together with Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN) since 2015 as the post disaster projects https://www.facebook.com/walkwithnepal. Nepal was hit by a strong earthquake on 2015/04/25 where 8,700 people died, 17,000 people were injured, 500,000 houses were fully destroyed and 800,000 kids cannot go to school. FFN has projects in Daman since 2012 where farming is the main industry, but youth are moving to urban areas searching

3. Work

Reconstructing the community center, mental-care of the children in the school by playing and sporting together and education of disaster prevention. Through communicating with villagers, this project supports the challenges of villagers’ community which confront damages of the

4. Acc

Simple communal room of the school. You need to bring a sleeping bag. Meals will becooked by volunteers by turns. Possibly, we can have home stay in the local community for 1-2 nights.5.

StuPost disaster rehabilitation. Bring some info.!

6. Short walk to local hilltop Patal, visiting neighboring villages and temples, walk to Markhu with Himalayan panorama,

7. Loc

Daman is a small village situated at an altitude of 2,320 meters and 100 km southwest ofKathmandu. There are some possibilities to change the place to Daman depending on the local situation.

8. Ter

You need to arrive at Kathmandu airport by the end of the first day and can leave therefrom 19:00 on the last day. Volunteers will travel together to Daman by bus (it takes a bit more than 4 hours).

9. Req

Strong motivation to join rehabilitation. No smoking, no alcohol.

10. 200 EUR for 2 weeks to be paid on your arrivals. 150 EUR (1 week), 225 EUR (3 weeks), 250 EUR (1 month). From the

11. Lan

English (Nepali is also welcomed!)

12. Oth

You can join the project shorter or longer (1 week – 6 months). Please clarify the period ofyour participation on the application form. For more info. and applications, please contact with FFN: : Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

1-5) Detailed Workcamps Information (only international workcamps)1-5) Detailed Workcamps Information (only international workcamps)1-5) Detailed Workcamps Information (only international workcamps)

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Cod Name Loc C S E Typ Vo

M MNIC Kurom Hok J 0

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ENV 8 1 91. Su

Let's develop the community farm and biotope in Hokkaido which is famous for beautifulnature and tasty, fresh food! The host NGO is specialized for

2. Background

Organized together with Buna-no-mori Shizen Gakko (nature school with beech forests) since 2003 (since for this work). BSG was started in 1998 to promote ecological education for kids and run various kinds of kids programs. They have started to create an organic, community farm where various kinds of people can gather and heal their bodies and mind. They are planting berries and vegetables and creating biotope along a stream in 20ha of the land and need a lot of voluntary power to develop!

3. Work

We will mainly help to develop the farm and the biotope by cutting bamboo and other glasses, digging the soils, etc.). We will also help to maintain the nature school (e.g., cutting glasses, prepare the camp site) as well as to run their “Open School” program where families and adults will enjoy the nature.

4. Acc

Dormitory building of the school (Quite comfortable!). Sleeing bag is not necessary. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

5. Stu

Community farms in each country. Bring some info.!

6. Oth

Exchange parties, excursion, etc.

7. Locatio

South west of Hokkaido island. Full of beautiful nature with national reserve of beech forests, a river and wetland. Main industry is cattle farming.

8. Termin

Sapporo (2 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Shin-Chitose airport by 06:00 onApr. 21 and can leave there after 18:00 on Apr. 30). From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship.

9. Require

High motivation to work for the community farm. Similar types of experience and Japanese speaking skill are welcome!

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan

English (Japanese is also welcomed!)

12. Other

None

Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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ENV 1 1 91. Su

Planting trees in big nature of Mongolia! You can also visit gers of local people and feeltheir wild life:) Application should be sent to MCE.

2. Background

Organized together with MCE (Mongolian workCamps Exchange) since 2002. Before 1990, the forests were covered with 10% of land, but 7% today, caused by cutting trees without any controls and forest fire. There are increasing activities by some organizations to plant trees but it takes a long time here to grow trees and the current and water level of river has been decreased. So we should also join this movement and summer workcamps of MCE keep watering, so the forests have been grown quite well.

3. Work

We will plant trees in MCE orphanage project site by digging holes, planting trees and watering the plants. May is the best and only season to plant trees in Mongolia. We may also visit the orphanage, World Tanabata Action, plant vegetables in the orphanage farm, etc. depending on the situation.

4. Acc

GER (Mongolian traditional tent) and Youth hostel. Very warm sleeping bag is needed! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and Greening Asia. Bring someinfo.!

6. Oth

Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc.

7. Locatio

Buhug river, located 45km far from Ulaanbaatar. The temperature will be about 10-20 C, but be careful sometimes weather will be changed lot. Sunny, sometimes rainy and windy.

8. Termin

Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport! You need to arrive by the end of Apr. 24 and can leave there after noon on May 07.

9. Require

To like planting work and simple nomadic life. Mongolian speakers are welcome!

10. Part

250 USD to be paid on your arrivals. One week participants (04/29-05/05) should pay 215USD.11.

LanEnglish (Iban is also welcomed!)

12. Other

Application for international volunteers should be sent to MCE!! For more info. and applications, please contact with MCE: [email protected]


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M MNIC Daman Da N 0

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REN 1 1 91. Su

"Walk with Nepal" project after the huge earthquake in 2015 Apr. Let's reconstruct thecommunity center in a small, mountain village! Application should

2. Background

Organized together with Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN) since 2015 as the post disaster projects https://www.facebook.com/walkwithnepal. Nepal was hit by a strong earthquake on 2015/04/25 where 8,700 people died, 17,000 people were injured, 500,000 houses were fully destroyed and 800,000 kids cannot go to school. FFN has projects in Daman since 2012 where farming is the main industry, but youth are moving to urban areas searching their jobs, so aging of population is getting a serious problem. Then, 98% of the houses were

3. Work

Reconstructing the community center, mental-care of the children in the school by playing and sporting together and education of disaster prevention. Through communicating with villagers, this project supports the challenges of villagers’ community which confront damages of the earthquake.

4. Acc

Simple communal room of the school. You need to bring a sleeping bag. Meals will becooked by volunteers by turns. Possibly, we can have home stay in the local community for 1-2 nights.

5. Stu

Post disaster rehabilitation. Bring some info.!

6. Oth

Short walk to local hilltop Patal, visiting neighboring villages and temples, walk to Markhuwith Himalayan panorama, Historical Chitlang palace, to chitwan

7. Locatio


8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part

200 EUR for 2 weeks to be paid on your arrivals. 150 EUR (1 week), 225 EUR (3 weeks), 250EUR (1 month). From the 2nd month, 200 EUR/ month (50 EUR/ 11.

LanEnglish (Nepali is also welcomed!)

12. Other

You can join the project shorter or longer (1 week – 6 months). Please clarify the period ofyour participation on the application form. For more info. and applications, please contact with FFN: : [email protected] and Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Shirak Ao J 0

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ENV 5 1 91. Su

Preserving the beautiful beech forests, and enjoy your stay in beautiful rural area where isfamous for tasty seafoods!

2. Background

Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS), since 2006.The Shirakami Mountains is one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees, registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993. SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty of the Shirakami Mountains by nurturing seedlings of beech trees, planting them, training mountain guide, and so on. SMPS hosts tree-planting ceremony in Shirakami Mountains every year in June for preserving beech forests and promoting the value. They also preserve the forests near the Mutsu-bay, famous as a

3. Work

We will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) cutting glasses to improve ecological richness of the forest, 2) making seed beds, 3) transplanting the seedlings and so on. Work might be changed due to weather condition, we need to be flexible!

4. Acc

Shared room in old elementary school. Sleeping bag is needed! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of history and culture of Shirakami, and skills ofconservation forests in Japan.

6. Oth

cultural exchange parties with local people, hot spring, etc.

7. Locatio

We will work in Ajigasawa town and Hiranai town in Aomori prefecture. Aomori is locatedon the northernmost tip of Honshu Island. Shirakami Mountains located in southwest and the Mutsu-bay nestles between the

8. Termin

The closest International airport is in Tokyo. From Tokyo to the meeting point in Aomoripref., it takes 7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus. You need to arrive at the airport in Tokyo(Narita/Haneda) by 19:00 PM on

9. Require

Volunteers should be prepare to work hard outside in good and bad weather and have high motivation for work in the forests actively with local people.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Pani Aan S 0

405

AGR 1 1 91. Su

Farming with the low income, but high happiness families of the village in Sri Lanka! Backto 2,000 years ago to explore the ancient civilization.

2. Background

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2013 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. Paniyankadawala is located in the North Central province. In this area, people depend on paddy farming and besides that, home gardening and other small scale crops are planting because for next 8 months, they cannot grow any crops. Some families are making clay bricks for their survivals.

3. Work

We will join poor farming families by planting, weeding, harvesting, putting fertilizers, etc. as well as small scale brick making. We will also do some activities with the women’s group, youth and children. At the last dinner, we will prepare our countrys’ food and do some cultural activities too.

4. Acc

Village house. Meals will be cooked by the host family and a pillow with a case and coverlet will be provided while you still need to bring a sheet.

5. Stu

Study and visit for the history of agriculture and hydro civilization existed more than 2,000years ago

6. Oth

Visit to the ancient city, the monuments, the temples and lakes.

7. Locatio

18km from Anuradhapura (Sri Lankan first kingdom established 2,600 years ago) and 300 km from Colombo (7 hours by bus). Raining season is from the mid Sep. to the early Jan.

8. Termin

Colombo - You need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of the day before the first day and can leave there after the midnight of the last day.

9. Require

High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

10. Part

245 USD to be paid on your arrivals. One week participants should pay 175 USD. 225 USDfor Repeaters of GV4GF workcamps or is from less expensive 11.

LanEnglish (Sri Lankan is also welcomed!)

12. Other

One week participantion is possible only in 04/30-05/06. Please write this period on the application form if you want to join only for one week.


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M MNIC Banep Ban N 0

505

REN 1 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN) since 2015 as the post disaster projects https://www.facebook.com/walkwithnepal. Nepal was hit by a strong earthquake on 2015/04/25 where 8,700 people died, 17,000 people were injured, 500,000 houses were fully destroyed and 800,000 kids cannot go to school. FFN has projects in Banepa since 2001 where farming is the main industry, but youth are moving to urban areas searching their jobs, so aging of population is getting a serious problem. This project supports not only

3. Work

We will mainly reconstruct the community center which will be used for health care, women’s/ youth activities and possibly people living in the shelters. We may also maintain the community-forest (pruning, making side ditch, etc.) and the school road and help to reconstruct the elementary school.

4. Acc


5. Stu


6. Oth

Visit to the temples in Panauti city (World Cultural Heritage), trekking to Namobuddha, etc.

7. Locatio

Banepa is located in Kavre district at 1,800 meters a.s.l. and about 30km east fromKathmandu. There are some possibilities to change the place to Daman depending on the local situation.

8. Termin

You need to arrive at Kathmandu airport by 13:00 of the first day and can leave there from 13:00 on the last day. Volunteers will travel together by bus (it takes 1-2 hours).

9. Require


10. Part



12. Other


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M MNIC Gala Dun S 0

505

ENV 1 1 91. Su

Create a plant nursery in the formal traning center for the villagers. We will also promoteorganic farming. Be ready to enjoy spicy feed of Sri Lanka!

2. Background

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2014 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. Dunhinna is a very traditional village and former tea plantation area. The camp place called Gami Seva Sevana, mean is shelter to villegers, was a former training center and three years ago funds are totally stopped. We are going to establish a plant nursery to replanting.

3. Work

We will help to do some planting work with experiencing chemical free/ organic farming. Collecting seeds and plants from forest, potting, making composts. We will also help cultural activities and do activities with women’s group, youths and children. We will cook our countries’ food in the last dinner.

4. Acc

Village house. Meals will be cooked by the host family and a pillow with a case will be provided while you still need to bring a coverlet and a sheet.

5. Stu

We can hear lots of historical stories from villagers about area and nature.

6. Oth

Visit to the ancient city, monuments, meditation center, temples and tea plantations, etc.

7. Locatio

117 km from Colombo and 50 km from Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last kingdom and the world heritage. During the workcamp we can taste lot of local foods and fruits.

8. Termin

Colombo - You need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by theend of the day before the first day and can leave there after the midnight of the last day. 7 hours by bus to the site.

9. Require


10. Part



12. Other



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M MNIC Banep Ban N 0

506

REN 1 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN) since 2015 as the post disaster projects https://www.facebook.com/walkwithnepal. Nepal was hit by a strong earthquake on 2015/04/25 where 8,700 people died, 17,000 people were injured, 500,000 houses were fully destroyed and 800,000 kids cannot go to school. FFN has projects in Banepa since 2001 where farming is the main industry, but youth are moving to urban areas searching their jobs, so aging of population is getting a serious problem. This project supports not only

3. Work

We will mainly reconstruct the community center which will be used for health care, women’s/ youth activities and possibly people living in the shelters. We may also maintain the community-forest (pruning, making side ditch, etc.) and the school road and help to reconstruct the elementary school.

4. Acc


5. Stu


6. Oth

Visit to the temples in Panauti city (World Cultural Heritage), trekking to Namobuddha, etc.

7. Locatio

Banepa is located in Kavre district at 1,800 meters a.s.l. and about 30km east fromKathmandu. There are some possibilities to change the place to Daman depending on the local situation.

8. Termin

You need to arrive at Kathmandu airport by 13:00 of the first day and can leave there from 13:00 on the last day. Volunteers will travel together by bus (it takes 1-2 hours).

9. Require


10. Part



12. Other


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M MNIC Aana Aan S 0

606

ENV 1 1 91. Su

Special project with the Global Environment Day of June 5th! We will join the localcommunity to replant trees as well as various local events:)

2. Background

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (first time in this place!). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. Aanamaduwa is a poor and a rural village. To commemorate the World Environmental Day on June 05th, we are planning to launch some tree planting, awareness rising and cleaning programs with villagers and youths since environmental issue is important anywhere in the world including Sri Lanka!

3. Work

We will join with local community to replant trees, make awareness campaigns, do cleaning activities as well as sharing experiences with local communities. We will also participate in the events organized by the local administration authorities too.

4. Acc


5. Stu

Environment problems and how to face them with administration authorities andcommunities

6. Oth

Visit ancient cities, monuments, fishing harbor and lagoon, etc.

7. Locatio

40km from Chilaw that is the nerest city and one of the main fishing harbors. 120 km from Colombo.

8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part



12. Other



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M MNIC Daman Da N 0

606

REN 1 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN) since 2015 as the post disaster projects https://www.facebook.com/walkwithnepal. Nepal was hit by a strong earthquake on 2015/04/25 where 8,700 people died, 17,000 people were injured, 500,000 houses were fully destroyed and 800,000 kids cannot go to school. FFN has projects in Daman since 2012 where farming is the main industry, but youth are moving to urban areas searching their jobs, so aging of population is getting a serious problem. Then, 98% of the houses were

3. Work

Reconstructing the community center, mental-care of the children in the school by playing and sporting together and education of disaster prevention. Through communicating with villagers, this project supports the challenges of villagers’ community which confront damages of the earthquake.

4. Acc


5. Stu


6. Oth

Short walk to local hilltop Patal, visiting neighboring villages and temples, walk to Markhuwith Himalayan panorama, Historical Chitlang palace, to chitwan

7. Locatio


8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part



12. Other


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M MNIC Maki 1 Nag J 0

606

AGR 4 1 91. Su

Organic farming and nature life in the beautiful and traditional montain communities inJapan. No road for cars, the only way to reach there is by walk for

2. Background

Organized together with Maki Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG) since 2000. KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative. Maki Farm has 5-10 members and is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains), so once it became an abandon village in 1970s.

3. Work

We will help their organic farming (weeding in rice and vegetable fields, planting vegetables, taking care of goats and chicken) and also carry the things from the town, renovate the trails, help their house work, etc. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard.

4. Acc

Building for volunteers in the farm. Very beautiful cultural heritage! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Similar type of communities in each country and their networking. Bring some info.!

6. Oth

Visit to the elementary school, foot ball and baseball (optional), exchange party, etc.

7. Locatio

Very isolated, but beautiful place near “Japanese Northern Alps”. About 900 meters asl.There are something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization.

8. Termin

Tokyo (4 hours by express train or 6-8 hours by bus and train. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 04:00 a.m. on Jun. 15th and can leave there after 24:00 on Jun. 26th.)

9. Require

Good Japanese language is not necessary, but still welcomed. You need to be physically strong and flexible to respect the way of the local host. Motivation letter is needed!

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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606

ENV 5 1 91. Su

Let's preserve the beautiful forests in the World Natural Heritage!

2. Background

Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS), since 2006.The Shirakami Mountains is one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees, registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993. SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty of the Shirakami Mountains by nurturing seedlings of beech trees, planting them, training mountain guide, and so on. SMPS hosts tree-planting ceremony in Shirakami Mountains every year in June for preserving beech forests and promoting the value. They also preserve the forests near the Mutsu-bay, famous as a

3. Work

We will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) cutting glasses toimprove ecological richness of the forest and 2) helping the tree planting ceremonies including preparation such as carrying the plants and tools, and cleanup after the event. We will also help local farmers. Work might be changed due to weather condition,

4. Acc

Shared room in old elementary school. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of history and culture of Shirakami, and skills ofconservation forests in Japan.

6. Oth


7. Locatio

We will work in Ajigasawa town and Hiranai town in Aomori prefecture. Aomori is locatedon the northernmost tip of Honshu Island. Shirakami Mountains located in southwest and the Mutsu-bay nestles between the

8. Termin


9. Require

Volunteers should be prepare to work hard outside in good and bad weather and have high motivation for work in the forests actively with local people

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Pani Aan S 0

607

AGR 1 1 91. Su

Farming with the low income, but high happiness families of the village in Sri Lanka! Backto 2,000 years ago to explore the ancient civilization.

2. Background

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2013 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. Paniyankadawala is located in the North Central province. In this area, people depend on paddy farming and besides that, home gardening and other small scale crops are planting because for next 8 months, they cannot grow any crops. Some families are making clay bricks for their survivals.

3. Work

We will join poor farming families by planting, weeding, harvesting, putting fertilizers, etc. as well as small scale brick making. We will also do some activities with the women’s group, youth and children. At the last dinner, we will prepare our countrys’ food and do some cultural activities too.

4. Acc


5. Stu

Study and visit for the history of agriculture and hydro civilization existed more than 2,000years ago

6. Oth


7. Locatio

18km from Anuradhapura (Sri Lankan first kingdom established 2,600 years ago) and 300 km from Colombo (7 hours by bus). Raining season is from the mid Sep. to the early Jan.

8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part



12. Other



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M MNIC Rikuze Iwat J 0

607

AGR 7 1 91. Su

Providing support in the affected areas of reconstruction by the force of the internationalvolunteers!

2. Background

Organized together with some local groups. A giant earthquake occurred in the Tohoku area on the 11th Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. 80% of the houses were damaged in Rikuzen-takata and so many people still have to be living in the temporary houses. We have the special workcamps in Tohoku area for reconstruction work with over 350 vols. (over 3000 vols. x days) including international ones since 2011 Apr. that did great work! But we still need a lot of vol. and plan to continue for 10 years!

3. Work

We may be divided into a few groups, help local fisherman and farmers, people damaged by the tsunami such as reclaim, cutting grass and harvesting as well as organize some activities for the kids in the temporary houses and do anything else needed.

4. Acc

Local Temple house. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary. Share room.

5. Stu

Disaster area visit and getting know the disaster damage prevention

6. Oth

Local exchange party

7. Locatio

South east edge of Iwate prefecture (very near from Miyagi). Forestry, agriculture andfishing are used to be the main industry, but were severely damaged and may take several years to be rehabilitated. From

8. Termin

Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 19:00 on the 1 day before the first day and can leave there after 19:00 on last day.)

9. Require

High motivation to work for disaster area and respect to the local culture and way of thelocal organization! Motivation letter is required. Not have any criminal or sexual or physical abuse record!

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan

Camp language is English, but knowledge in Japanese is welcome.

12. Other

None


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M MNIC Fuzho Jian C 0

707

CUL 1 1 91. Su

Organize a charity sales of Chinese traditional and international cultures! Applicationshould be sent to DWC. The host NGO works for “left-behind

2. Background

Organized together with Dream Walker China (DWC) since 2014 (2nd times in this place). DWC is a NGO established in 2013 that believes everyone can make positive contribution and personal/ global development through international voluntary service and sustainable change-making actions. Fuzhou city has a long history of rich cultural heritage but today’s modern society where many products are mass-produced by machines, the art of practicing traditional craftsmanship faces the brink of extinction.

3. Work

We will 1) observe and learn Chinese art and culture, such as calligraphy, carving and paper cutting, 2) organize a charity sales of the local and international art & cultural products towards the end of the workcamp and 3) assist the daily work of the school or the temple.

4. Acc

School or a Buddhist temple. Simple meals will be provided three times a day at the cafeteria within the school or the temple. Temple serves only vegetarian food.

5. Stu

Change-making stories/ ideas on arts and cultural heritage preservation and/or left-behindchildren issues whether they are from your country or from others

6. Oth

None

7. Locatio

Jiangxi. Zhao Shu Chong Micro Public Service Youth Volunteer Association is a registered NPO formed by Univ. & high school volunteers that also care “left-behind children”.

8. Termin

Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN). You need to arrive there by 14:00 on the first day and can leave there noon on the last day.

9. Require

Passion in voluntary work and respect for cultural differences, open-minded and being adaptable

10. Part

1,200 RMB (about 170 EUR) to be paid on your arrivals.

11. Lan

English (Chinese is also welcomed!)

12. Other

Applications should be sent to DWC [email protected].


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M MNIC Gala Ga S 0

707

AGR 1 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since2014 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. Galaha is located about 134km from Colombo and located closed to Kandy, capital city of hill country as we as a world heritage site. Elevation is 3100 feet, 954m above from sea level. This was a tea plantation area established by British people. Some of the tea plantations and tea factories are still operating. This area consists of mix culture, Sinhala, south Indian Tamils as well as moors also living

3. Work


4. Acc

Training center, cooking by host family, we provide pillow with a case, coverlet. You can wash your cloths by washing machine.

5. Stu

We can learn about history of agriculture and hydro civilization existed more than 2,000years ago. And culture and ancient kingdom as well as history.

6. Oth


7. Locatio

Galaha 18km away from Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last kingdom, and 135 km from Colombo.

8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part



12. Other



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M MNIC Appi- Iwat J 0

707

SOC 1 1 91. Su

Delivering the English outdoor camp program to enjoy in the beautiful nature field for Kidsfrom the affected areas.

2. Background

Organized together with Local group since 2012, a giant earthquake occurred in the eastern part of Japan on March 11th, causing unprecedented damage. 80% of the houses have gotten damaged by the earthquake in Rikuzentakata, and many people still have to live in the temporary house now. Kids could not enjoy the school playground because there are so many temporary houses. So we would like to give the chance for Kids to enjoy the outdoor activates in their vacation. We are going to organize English summer camp for 30 Kids aged 13-15 years old.

3. Work

We will organize Kids camp and run this program together. Playing and living together withkids and supporting them when necessary all day! We are also provide the international game for them. You have chance to show your culture, music, dances and games for Kids. Please bring a lot of ideas about songs, games and dance like you can

4. Acc

Youth Training Accomodation. Simple self-catering. Foods are all provided. Share room.

5. Stu

Getting to know the Kids ourdoor activites management and reconstruction from theTsunami disaster.

6. Oth

Excursion, Mountain bikeand trekking, etc.

7. Locatio

South east edge of Iwate prefecture (very near from Miyagi). Forestry, agriculture andfishing are used to be the main industry though they were severely damaged and may take several years to be rehabilitated.

8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part

No fee

11. Lan

English((Japanese is also welcomed!)

12. Other

None


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M MNIC Yoshin Tok J 0

708

FES 6 1 91. Su

Let's support local big event along the river!

2. Background

Organized together with NPO, ‘Bizan Daigaku’ since 2015.”Yoshino gawa” is the name of river which is one of the 3rd biggest river in Shikoku area.The local festival ”Yoshino gawa festival ” is one of the famous festival in Tokushima which is supported by local people voluntary. They want to activate this town though having local events with volunteers, so they need many volunteers to run this festival.

3. Work

Prepare and support for local event “Yoshino gawa festival” and”Bizan Tenjin Festival” with local people to activate the area and communication with local people. Picking and separating rubbish during/after the festival.

4. Acc

Local empty house in Tokushima city. Breakfast will be prepared by volunteers. Lunch and dinner will be served. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get chance to interact with energetic local people who want to activate thesmall city.

6. Oth

Join the festivals, Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, etc.

7. Locatio

Tokushima city, Tokushima pref.

8. Termin

The closest international airport is Takamatsu airport. To get the meeting point, it will takefor 3 hours by train. You need to arrive at Takamatsu airport by 10:00 on 20th, and can leave there after 17:00 on the 3rd. You

9. Require

Positive attitude to working hard, communication with Japanese local people

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Kurom Hok J 0

708

KID 6 1 91. Su

Run the kids camp in the beautiful nature of Hokkaido island with the local specializedNPO! You will spend a time with the children for 24 hours a day:)

2. Background

Organized together with Buna-no-mori Shizen Gakko (nature school with beech forests) since 03. BSG was started in 1998 to promote quality and quantity of ecological education for kids and run various kinds of kids programs. They have a summer vacation program around 27/07-15/08 with about 20-25 kids aged 8-15 where they enjoy canoe, playing in the coast and river, camping, etc. and want to put global colors which should grow understanding and passion to different cultures in those kids.

3. Work

We will help to run this summer program by playing with kids, running cultural programs such as teaching your dance, songs, arts, sports, games, cooking, etc. and helping house works such as cleaning and cooking with professional staffs and other vols. You won’t have much free time.

4. Acc

Old school (you will sleep in the same rooms with the kids by turns). Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Life of kids in each country to be introduced to the kids there. Bring some info.!

6. Oth

Exchange parties, excursion, etc.

7. Locatio

South west of Hokkaido island. Full of beautiful nature with national reserve of beech forests, a river and wetland. Main industry is cattle farming.

8. Termin

Sapporo (2 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Shin-Chitose airport by 06:00 onJul. 20 and can leave there after 18:00 on Aug. 16). From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship.

9. Require

High motivation to work with kids all day and to run outdoor activities even in rain. Similar types of experience and Japanese speaking skill are welcome! Motivation letter is needed!

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


None

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Co Name Loc C S E Ty Vo M M

NI Katsu Fu J 07

07

AR 1 1 91. Su

This is the only International Family Workcamp in Japan, in a beautiful mountain village. Alot of families have had a happy time since 2013!

2. Backgroun

Organized together with Ohara Eco Project (OEP) and Katsuyama city government since 2009. There were 600 inhabitants in Ohara village with 90 houses, but now only 1 elder! OEP was founded by the Foresters cooperative and local people in 2006 and have rehabilitated 3 houses of cultural heritage. Depopulation problem is serious in most of mountain parts in Japan and many fields and forests are abandoned, so we will try to improve the situation by

3. Work

We will 1) help to renovate the old house by carrying the stuff, changing the floor, etc., 2)do other work for the community (e.g., reviving the abandon fields, chopping the fire woods, maintaining forest pathes ) No need to work so hard, don’t worry, but we still need you to have high motivation to work!. Some of adult vols. may

4. Ac

Renovated house (traditional house!). Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is NOT necessary.

5. St

Volunteers get knowledge about actions for developing local village. Also the knowledge ofthe Japanese culture. We will also have time for discussion

6. Ot

Exchange parties, visit to the Dinosaurs Museum, excursion and trekking, etc.

7. Lo

About 200 km north east of Osaka. Katsuyama is an agricultural city and famous fordinosaurs discovery and Ohara is located at 500 a.s.l. and famous for deep snow (4-5 meters) in winter!

8. Ter

The closest International airport is Osaka (Kansai) airport. It takes 3.5 hours to the meetingpoint by express train.. From Tokyo, 4.5 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway bus (For Narita/Haneda airport,

9. Re

Only families (Children should be 6-12 years old). Respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

10. 10,000 JPY per 1 child (6-12 years old) to be paid on the arrivals

11. La


12. Ot

None


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Code Name Location Country Start End Type Vols. Min age Max age

NICE-16-067 Onuma 1 Hokkaido Japan 07/23 08/01 ENVI 10 18 99

1. Summary Revive the beautiful lake as 100 years ago through our small, but valuable step by makingrafts of reeds and forest maintenance! The place and food are so beautiful here:)

2. Background

Organized together with Onuma Milestone 22, a local NGO made by President of Fishermen’s Cooperative and Director of international exchange association since 2004. Though Onuma lake has been a popular tourism spot for a long time because of its beautiful scenery, it has been polluted by over use of agricultural chemicals in cattle farming and erosion from abandoned forests with alien trees. President of Cooperative has bought a forest and wants to revive it to original nature with native trees!

3. WorkWe will remove some alien conifer trees that disturb growth of other plants and animals, make rafts with reeds and carbon fivers in the lake to purity the water and help the research of the water quality with some specialists. Part of World Tanabata Action.

4. AccommodationCabin rent for the workcamps. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Study theme 100 years plan of the forests and sustainable town planning. Bring some info.!

6. Other activities Excursion, sports, exchange parties with local people, etc.

7. LocationSouth of Hokkaido island, in a national park near Hakodate city which is famous for romantic view in the night, especially for sweet couples!

8. TerminalSapporo (3 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Shin-Chitose airport by 08:00 onJul. 23 and can leave there after 17:00 on Aug. 01). From Tokyo, 10 hours by bullet train or 30 hours by ship.

9. Requirement Motivation to actively work with local people!

10. Participation fee No fee

11. Language English (Japanese is also welcomed!)

12. OtherPlease see the Local SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) of this project at http://www.nice1.gr.jp/files/user/lsdgs/NICE-Onuma1603.pdf

Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture (Accommodation)

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Creating Local SDGs has been proposed and approved as the official action of NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia in its General Assembly) on 2016 Feb. 03-04 where each project is expected to make and keep revising the long term goals!

Date made/ revised this goal (Y/M/D): 2016/03/01Made by: IKEDA Makoto (Japan, local coordinator), KAIZAWA Shinichiro (Japan, project coordinator in NICE), 10 vols in the workcamp in 2015 Sep.Relevant themes in SDGs: (6,15) 1. Poverty 2. Hunger 3. Health 4. Education 5. Gender 6. Water 7. Energy 8. Work 9.

Infrastructure 10. Inequality 11. Cities 12. Consumption 13. Climate change 14. Oceans 15. Forests 16. Justice 17. Partnership

As partial contribution in whole change!

We organize 2 weeks and 2 months workcamps since 2004 that revived over 3 ha of forests by moving alien conifer trees that disturb growth of other plants and animals and made water quality worse, made

200 rafts with reeds every year in the lake to purity the water and helped the research with some specialists. Onuma was registered by the world’s Ramsar treaty thanks to the workcamps, the local host says. The projects also connected different people who did not work together.

Onuma (Hokkaido), Japan

Background situations

Though Onuma lake has been a popular tourism

spot for a long time because of its beautiful scenery, it

has been polluted by over use of agricultural chemicals

in cattle farming and erosion from abandoned forests

with alien trees. President of Cooperative has bought a

forest and wants to revive it to original nature with

native trees!

Goals in 2030

We would like to get the clean lake like 100

years ago where people can enjoy swimming and

more various types of native fish and plants can be

grown!

We also want the community with more active

participation of all stakeholders such as young

people, farmers, etc.

Tourists can enjoy the area in a more slow way not harming the nature and the farmers can keep cows without polluting.








native trees!








native trees!

Goals in 2030




grown!





Goals in 2030




grown!





Past actions and impact

We will keep workcamps every year to create more and more impact to purify the lake with some new programs such as;

* Promotion of using eco sponges to the locals

* Hosting Longer term volunteers (e.g., 6 months)* Running eco-tourism with less negative impact

* Introduce to my friends by SNS.* Collect the fund for the materials.* Join the project again as LMTVs.* Link with the similar NGOs in my country!

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New actions and impact

Personal actions!

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M MNIC Imaba Ehi J 0

708

MA 6 1 91. Su

Let's create great moment for kids in a small city beside the ocean!

2. Background

Organized together with local group for International workcamp in Imabari since 2015. Imabari city is depopulated area and they doesn’t have much chance to have an international interact, which is important for kids growth to understand cultural diversity. Through this workcamp they hope that volunteer can activate local kids, people and community.

3. Work

Organize international exchange program for local kids. Also we go to the sea and take care of kids to swim, picking garbage in beach.

4. Acc

Kindergarten and Local community center(we need to move). Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of good ways of interaction with kids.

6. Oth

Cycling in Shimanami kaido, and join local firework festival, etc

7. Locatio

Imabari city, Ehime prefecture. About 300 km south west of Osaka. Near Seto Island sea.

8. Termin

The closest International airport is Matusyama airport in Ehime prefecture. FromMatsuyama ot the meeting point, it will take 1hour by train. You can also come from Kansai international airport in Osaka(7-8hours

9. Require

Positive attitude to communicate with kids.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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Cod Name Loc Co S E Typ Vo

M MNIC Fukus Fuk Ja 0

708

KID 7 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with some local groups since 2012. A giant earthquake occurred in Tohoku in 2011 Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. NICE has been organizing the special workcamps there to revive the disaster areas. We have provided the international game for Kids center affected by the disaster to expand the international understanding for Kids. We were able to provide a highly effective program at more than 10 Kids center.

3. Work

We will visit Kids center to provide the international game for 7-12 years Kids. You have chance to show your culture, music, dances and games for Kids. Please bring a lot of ideas about songs, games and dance like you can play with the children.

4. Acc

Local volunteer house. Simple self-catering. Volunteers will cook together. Sleeping bag is needed. Share room.

5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Locatio

In the center of Fukushima. 100km far from Fukushima nuclear power plant and the level of radioactivity is 0.10 mSv/h that is far from dangerous!

8. Termin

Tokyo (3 hours by bullet train or 6 hours by bus, You need to arrive at Narita airport by 9:00 on first day and can leave there after 19:00 on the last day)

9. Require

High motivation to work for Kids and disaster area, and respect to the local culture! Motivation letter is required.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


None

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708

KID 6 1 91. Su

Let's be a volunteer for nature kid summer camp in beautiful World Natural Heritage!

2. Background

Organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS) since 2006. Shirakami Mountains is one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees, registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993. SNS has a summer vacation program for kids aged 7-12. Children will play and live in the nature to grow their independence, cultivate sensitivity, and learn group cooperation. This is also good opportunity for children to learn about international culture through communication with international volunteers. Volunteers need to be ready to spend 24

3. Work

We will help out and live together with kids all the time in the summer program, such as supporting some activities in nature, and showing your culture, performance. We also help some other needed works such as cleaning for community. You need to be flexible and respect their ways!

4. Acc

Shared room in old elementary school. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of history and culture of Shirakami.

6. Oth


7. Locatio

The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a hugemountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures).

8. Termin


9. Require

Volunteers should love kids and speak/understand some Japanese language.Responsibilities,group cooperativeness and high motivation are necessary! Volunteers have experienced the activity withkids are

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan

English and basic Japanese

12. Other

none


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M MNIC Aso Ku J 0

808

AGR 1 1 91. Su

Projects to foster the international perspective of the children in the region facing thedepopulation and aging.

2. Background

Organized together with a local group formed for this project since 1998. Mount Aso ancient caldera ranks among the world's largest, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers. In spite of the wonderful landscape, depopulation is a serious problem here similarly with many other parts of the country side in Japan. We aim to support the activities and bring the global power for the community.

3. Work

We will be divided into 4-5 groups, help local farmers such as cutting brush and harvesting vegetables. We will prepare, run and clean up after the local summer festival. We will also join a kid’s camp, which will be held in this village for few days.

4. Acc

Local volunteer house. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary. Share room.

5. Stu

Aso volcano museum, Japan and world volcanoes, Aso grasslands, precious animals andclture in Aso are exhibited.

6. Oth

Hiking on the mountain and nature hot spring

7. Locatio

Mt. Aso-san is located at the center of Aso-Kuju National Park in Kumamoto and Oita, which lies roughly in the center of Kyushu.

8. Termin

Fukuoka airport (3 hours by express train. You need to arrive by 09:00 on first day and can leave there after 17:00 on last day).

9. Require

Interest in agriculture and the project of the workcamp.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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NI Katsu Fu J 08

08

AG 8 1 91. Su

Renovating the traditional houses and supporting the local festival!

2. Backgroun

Organized together with Ohara Eco Project (OEP) and Katsuyama city government since 2009. There were 600 inhabitants in Ohara village with 90 houses, but now only 1 elder! OEP was founded by the Foresters cooperative and local people in 2006 and have rehabilitated 3 houses of cultural heritage. Depopulation problem is serious in most of mountain parts in Japan and many fields and forests are abandoned, so we will try to improve the situation by

3. Work

We will 1) help to renovate the old house by carrying the stuff, changing the floor, etc., 2) do other work for the community (e.g., reviving the abandon fields, chopping the fire woods, maintaining forest paths) and 3) supporting the local festival in the village (e.g., making paper lanterns).

4. Ac

Renovated house (traditional house!). Sleeping bag is NOT needed! Food will be provided.

5. St

Volunteers get knowledge about actions for developing local village.We will discuss about“Best practice to revive depopulated areas in each country

6. Ot

Exchange parties, visit to the Dinosaurs Museum, local festival, etc.

7. Lo

About 200 km north east of Osaka. Katsuyama is an agricultural city and famous fordinosaurs discovery and Ohara is located at 500 a.s.l. and famous for deep snow (4-5 meters) in winter!

8. Ter

The closest International airport is Osaka (Kansai) airport. It takes 3.5 hours to the meetingpoint by express train.. From Tokyo, 4.5 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway bus (For Narita/Haneda airport,

9. Re

High motivation to work hard and simple life in the isolated area and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


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M MNIC Hanaw Fuk J 0

808

FES 1 1 91. Su

The empowerment of the local festival together with locals in the region facing thedepopulation and aging.

2. Background

Organized together with KOBOSHA, a local NPO for community planning, since 1996. We will join the summer festival called ‘TORO NAGASHI’ that is a memorial service for an ancestor by making a lantern and floating it down a river. We will make large TORO (2 x 2 meters) for the festival in this workcamp. We aim to mobilize the area with workcamps. Through workcamps, the local community will be much more activated, redeveloping pride for their community and revival FUKUSHIMA!

3. Work

We will mainly help and join the festival by making four big lanterns ‘TORO’ (2 x 2 meters) and hundreds of small lanterns together with local students. You can design your own large ‘TORO’ in this festival. It will be physically challenging work.

4. Acc

Local Commuty bulding, very simple life style. Volunteer stay a Japanese style room. Share room. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Activate the isolated community with suffer from depopulation through the festival andgood practices in your country

6. Oth

Home stay, sports, exchange parties, etc.

7. Locatio

Small town in the southern part of Fukushima. 100km far from Fukushima nuclear power plant and the level of radioactivity is 0.06 mSv/h that is far from dangerous!

8. Termin

Tokyo (5 hours from Tokyo by bus. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 07:30 on first day and can leave there after 20:00 on last day.)

9. Require

Interest in Japanese culture, making big lanterns (‘TORO’) and working with locals!

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


None

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M MNIC Pani Aan S 0

808

SOC 1 1 91. Su

Help and share the daily life and activities with the orphans in the village of Sri Lanka! Backto 2,000 years ago to explore the ancient civilization.

2. Background

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since2014 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. More than 80% people in this district depending on agriculture and living under the poverty line. Their standard of living and in education level is low. Child marriages are latterly high even though it is illegal. Separations level is also very high. Lots of kids and children are jailed to orphanage until complete their age, year18. Most of children have no parents, friends, relations, some

3. Work

We are going to stay with children while helping their daily life. Playing, teaching, dancing, drawings and paintings with kids, sometimes help to prepare kid’s foods are among our activities. And also some activities with women’s group, youths and children club members.

4. Acc

Village house, cooking by host family, we provide pillow with a case, coverlet. Volunteers have to bring another sheet.

5. Stu

We can learn about history of agriculture and hydro civilization existed more than 2,000years ago, while visiting some of those places.

6. Oth


7. Locatio

Paniyankadawala, 18km away from Sri Lanka’s first kingdom Anuradhapura, established2,600 years ago. Paniyankadawala is located at North central province, about 300km from the capital city Colombo. This is the

8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part



12. Other



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M MNIC Hirata Shi J 0

808

ENV 8 1 91. Su

Let's create great moment for kids in a reomted area in Japan!

2. Background

Organized together with local group for International workcamp in Hirata. since 2001. Hirata town is depopulated area in Izumo city and they doesn’t have much chance to have an international interact, which is important for kids growth. Also number of people who maintain the environment in this town is getting decreasing. Through this workcamp they hope that volunteer can activate local people and community.

3. Work

We will have private school for elementary school kids for 3days and plan our international exchange classes. Also we will cleaning local area such as shrine and beach. We also will plan international exchange day and invite local people to interact.

4. Acc

Local community center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu


6. Oth

Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, home stay, etc.

7. Locatio

Hirata town, Izumo city, About 250 km north west of Osaka. Near the Sea of Japan

8. Termin

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka. From Osaka to the meeting point

9. Require

Positive attitude to communicate with kids.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Shinko Nag J 0

808

ENV 8 1 91. Su

Create a mountain trail with beautiful view of Norther Japan Alps together with the localpeople! First year to organize an international workcamps!

2. Background

Takano village of Shinko district is surrounded by the mountains and located at 750-800a.s.l. The village don't have particular attractions for tourists and ongoing depopulation and aging, that is a common serious issue in most of the country sides (or even the whole country!) of Japan, would be more serious in the future. But they have great potential to have a train where we can enjoy a beatiful view of Nother Japan Alps mountains that could not only bring more visitors, but also re-activate the community! They need volunteers to make it real

3. Work

We will 1) create and maintain the trail where they are planning to organize TrainingRunning Event on Oct. 29th, 2) help farm work in the rice fields from which they are planning to invite fireflies and also to make sake from the rice, 3) Explore hidden treasurers for sightseeing by walking around and taking pictures/ drawing the spots as well as

4. Acc

Public hall. Meals (attention: only vegan food is possible!) will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Similar types of local actions in each country. Bring some info.!

6. Oth

Exchange program with the local children, lesson to learn local traditional recipe, etc.

7. Locatio

Shinko district is located in the south west of Nagano city which is located in the noth eastof Nagano prefecture. The climate is colder than low land, so even in summer, it may be cool in the evening and morning. Rice and

8. Termin

Tokyo (2 hours by the bullet train or 3-4 hours by bus. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 07:00 a.m. on the first day and can leave there after 20:00 on the last day.)

9. Require

We welcome strong and motivated volunteers who are happy to work hard even in some rain and also to enjoy the healthy vegan food!

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


None None None

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NI Rokk Ao J 08

08

AG 6 1 91. Su

Let's organic farming and ecological life through international voluntary service!

2. Backgroun

Organized together with Tohoku Ashitanomori(TA) since 2011 (but first time for the short term with NICE) , this is the second international workcamp. TA is a NPO runnning organic farming and agricultural practice. Rokkasho village is known by nuclear fuel processing facility, but TA set up the mission to set up the eco village only. We aim to farming through workcamp, also conservation these

3. Work

We will work in the farm doing activities, organic farming (ex: harvesting, seeding vegetable), building vinyl greenhouse, making farming place. We will also do cutting brunch, fix the trail in forest.

4. Ac

Guest house of TA office. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. St

Volunteers will get knowledge of way of ecological life, organic farming and energyresource.

6. Ot

Joining the Nebuta festivals in Aomori, communicating local people and farmers.Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

7. Lo

It is located Rokkasho village. On the pacific side of Aomori prefecture. Rokkasho village is253.01 km2. There are many traditional summer festivals (ex. Nebuta, Neputa etc.) in Aomori.

8. Ter

Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus, You need to arrive at Narita airport by 16:00 on Aug. 3rd and can leave there afternoon on Aug. 17)

9. Re

Interest in ecological life & organic farming. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle is needed!

10. No fee

11. La

English and Japanese

12. Ot

None


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NI Kodo Oit J 08

08

KI 8 1 91. Su

Delivering the Outdoor long term camp program to enjoy in the beautiful nature

2. Backgroun

Organized with Kodomo-mura Project since 1998. They have a summer vacation kids program called ‘Kodomo-mura’ (Kids Village) with 30 kids aged 8-15 years of age. They play, cook and live in outdoor as they learn independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, global understanding and interest in different cultures. Volunteers need to be prepared to spend 24 hours with the kids for this period

3. Work

We will help out and live together with kids in the Kids Village supporting activities and sharing your culture. We will encourage the kid’s independence and creativity by letting them plan the schedule, so you will need to respect

4. Ac

Local community school and Tents. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary. Share room.

5. St

Getting to know the Kids ourdoor activites management

6. Ot

Excursions, exchange parties, etc.

7. Lo

Small village in the mountains, in the very center of Kyushu Island

8. Ter

Fukuoka (3 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Fukuoka airport by 11:00 on first day and can leave there after 18:00 on last day).

9. Re

Volunteers need love kids and speak and understand some Japanese. Responsibility, group cooperativeness and motivation are necessary! Motivation letter is required.

10. None

11. La

Japanese

12. OtPicture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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NI Vang Va L 08

08

CO 2 1 91. Su

Construct a new community center in a small village of Laos! The black big is runningaround and the food is so tasty and unique! Open to only

2. Backgroun

Organized together with Phoudindaeng Youth Center (PYC) since 2009. PYC was established by AVAN (network of individuals who has done voluntary service for one year in Japan) and KNCU to work for rural development in Van Vieng by running school bus and English classes, construction of the library and skill training. We aim that local youth can have sustainable life by their own responsibilities! PYC is run by Lao youth and the leader joined JAVS (Japan-ASEAN 3

3. Work

We will 1) construct a new community center in the Phonsung village where we have been working since last year, 2) do cultural exchange/ environmental education activities with local youth in the village and Phoudindaeng Youth Center and 3) do some other work needed in the

4. Ac

Phonsung Youth Center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is NOT necessary.

5. St

The future plan of international workcamps in Laos and the youth center. Bring some info.!

6. Ot

Going to the Market, Basi Ceremony, Performance, Party, etc.

7. Lo

Agricultural village in Van Vieng district in the north part, surrounded by the river and mountains.

8. Ter

Vientaine (You need to arrive by 08:00 on Aug. 03 and can leave there after 18:00 on Aug.16. You can go to Van Vieng by the public bus that takes 4-5 hours, possibly together with other volunteers!)

9. Re

Only Asian! High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

10. 300 USD to be paid on your arrivals

11. La

English (Lao is also welcomed!)

12. Ot

5 each from Laos, Japan, Hong Kong and other Asia (incl. 3 reservation for Taiwan).


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M MNIC Tokus Tok J 0

808

FES 8 1 91. Su

Dance hard, work hard! Massive tourist needs your help for ferrying!

2. Background

Organized together with NPO, ‘Bizan Daigaku’ since 2014. Tokushima prefecture has one of the most popular festival colled “Awa Odori festival”. Also in summer an activity along “Shinmachi river” is loved by local people. They want to activate this town though having local events with volunteers.

3. Work

Prepare and support for local event “Awa Odori festival” with local people to activate the area. Volunteers will support the local group that organizes local ferry services which many tourists make a long quene for. Also volunteers will help local activity which is held along local river. We will clean up the river.

4. Acc

Local empty house in Tokushima city. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get chance to interact with energetic local people who want to activate thesmall city.

6. Oth

Awa Odori Festival, Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, etc

7. Locatio

Tokushima city, Tokushima pref.

8. Termin

The closest international airport is Takamatsu airport. To get the meeting point, it will takefor 3 hours by train. You need to arrive at Takamatsu airport by 10:00 on 20th, and can leave there after 17:00 on the 3rd. You

9. Require

Positive attitude to working hard, communication with Japanese local people

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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NI Ogi Nii J 08

09

EN 7 1 91. Su

Making Japanese noodle and maintaining the forest!

2. Backgroun

Organized together with “Morito”, a local voluntary group in Sado Island, since 2001. They maintain the school forest called “Furusato-no-mori Park” in Ogi town, on the southern part of the island. They make it possible for the community to enjoy the forest in every season. They are now trying to focus on caring for the forest in a joint effort with the community. They hope youth and foreign volunteers will mentally and physically help to empower the area.

3. Work

We will participate in the famous art festival “Earth Celebration” and make/sell soba(buckwheat Japanese noodles) with the local people. Volunteers practice making Soba in the every evening until the festival. We also work in the school forests, cutting bushes and creating recreation programs for local youth to

4. Ac

Japanese style cottage. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. St

Volunteers get knowledge and skill about making Soba and playing the Japanese drum.Also the basic knowledge of the Japanese language and

6. Ot

Exchange parties, excursion, fishing, etc.

7. Lo

300 km northeast of Tokyo. Sado Island is famous for gold and the Japanese crested ibis.Ogi is in the southern part beside the beach, where you can enjoy fishing and the hot spring!

8. Ter

The closest International airport is Tokyo (Haneda/Narita airport). It takes 3.5 hours byexpress train/ 8 hours by highway bus. You need to arrive by 9th afternoon/ can leave there after 3rd noon.

9. Re

Interest in nature protection & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle!

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


none

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NI Rikuz Iw J 08

08

ED 9 1 91. Su

Providing social participation opportunities to youth in the affected areas ofreconstruction.

2. Backgroun

Organized together with some local groups and HSBC since 2013. A giant earthquake occurred in Tohoku in 2011 Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. NICE has been organizing the special workcamps there to revive the disaster areas. Since 2013, we have a special program for 60 high school students to provide the volunteer and on-the-ground business experience at the post-disaster area. Our objectives is A) Growing friendship, mutual understanding and solidarity among youth, B) Fostering

3. Work

Youth will get the opportunity to have a business experience in the camp. They will visit local business actually exist in Rikuzentakata. They will make a PR document in English and Japanese for the online sales. We will help out and live together with 60 Youth (15-18 years) in the camp

4. Ac

1. Local Temple house. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.Share room.

2. Local Hotel. Simple self-catering. Foods are all provided.5. St


6. Ot


7. Lo

South east edge of Iwate prefecture (very near from Miyagi). Forestry, agriculture andfishing are used to be the main industry, but were severely damaged and may take several years to be rehabilitated.

8. Ter


9. Re

Your business experience and skills are required. Analysis, Coaching, Computer and Marketing etc. The Motivation letter is required!!

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


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NI Hoshi Fu J 08

08

EN 1 1 91. Su

Let's work for the forest and children! You also fully enjoy richness of nature and the nightstudded thick with stars.

2. Backgroun

Organized together with a local group formed for this project since 1999. This village has received the first prize at the national contests for visibility of beautiful stars in the sky and terraced paddy fields.In spite of the town’s natural heritage, depopulation (especially of youth) is a serious problem here similarly with many other parts of the country side in Japan. We aim to activate the area by international voluntary power through

3. Work

We will work in the forests for maintenance by such as cutting underbrush. We will also support children’s summer camp will be held in this village. We will play, cook, and live in a nature with kids in order for them to learn independence, group cooperation, and have interest in

4. Ac

A community center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. St

Volunteers will get knowledge of conservation work in a forest.

6. Ot

Star watching, cultral exchange party with locals, hot spring, and so on.

7. Lo

Small village surrounded by mountains, about 50 km southeast of Fukuoka, famous for production of tea leaves and beauty of starry sky.

8. Ter

The closest International airport is in Fukuoka. From Fukuoka to the meeting point, it takesabout 2 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Fukuoka airport by 10:00AM on Aug. 15th and can leave

9. Re

Interest in nature protection & activity with children. Adaptability to enjoy a simplelifestyle is needed!

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


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NI Kitak Fu J 08

08

KI 1 1 91. Su

Helping for summer kids camp. Let's share your culture, smiles, and friendship withchildren!!

2. Backgroun

Organized together with a local group formed for this project since 2007. Every year, they run a summer kids camp with local college students for around 30 kids in age from 8 to 15. Children will play, cook and live in nature in order for them to learn independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and to have global understanding and interest in different cultures. Volunteers need to be prepared to spend 24 hours with the kids for this period (except for a

3. Work

We will help out and live together with kids, supporting activities and sharing your culture. We will encourage the kid’s independence and creativity by letting them plan the schedule, so you will need to respect their ideas!

4. Ac

Community center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. St


6. Ot


7. Lo

Kitakyushu city is located in the northern part of Fukuoka prefecture, famous for beautiful nature like as calcareous cave.

8. Ter

The closest International airport is in Fukuoka. From Fukuoka to the meeting point, it takes3 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Fukuoka airport by 11:00 on Aug. 15 and can leave there after 15:00

9. Re

Volunteers should love kids. Responsibility, group cooperativeness and high motivation are necessary! Some Japanese language skill and motivation letter is required.

10. No fee

11. La

English and some Japanese

12. Ot

None


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NI Unze Na J 08

08

KI 1 1 91. Su

Projects to foster the international perspective of the children in the region facing thedepopulation and aging.

2. Backgroun

Organized together with Unzen Social Welfare (a semi-governmental) Association since 1994. Unzen is located in the west part of Japan, there is a rich natural environment facing the sea and mountain town. However, the town has been lost active community participation due to the declining birthrate and aging population. The past workcamps were quite successful in encouraging Kids camp. We are going to organize the Kids care program.

3. Work

We will organize and run the Kids room (7-12 years old) during their summer vacation, Kids room will open the 9:00-17:00, volunteer give the variety international games for them.And we run 2-3 days international exchange program with

4. Ac

Social Center, very simple life style. Volunteer stay a Japanese style room. Share room. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. St

Kids program management seminar (Program design, English communication and riskmanagement.)

6. Ot

Exchange parties and Cultural workshop etc.

7. Lo

Small town, about 80 km east of Nagasaki, very famous as a symbolic place against nuclear war. Unzen is very famous for football in Japan.

8. Ter

Fukuoka airport (3 hours by express train. You need to arrive by 11:00 on first day. and can leave there after 17:00 on last day.)

9. Re

High motivation to work for Kids, and respect to the local culture! Motivation letter is required.

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


None

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M MNIC Kamak Kan J 0

808

KID 6 1 91. Su

Help to prepare and run the summer festival of the orphanage in Kamakura which was acapital city of Japan in the 13th-14th cenruties. Nice beach is also

2. Background

Organized together with Happy Kids Team (HKT) in NICE and Kamakura Children Home (KCH) since 04. HKT was started in 2004 since Child abuse was getting more serious years by years, so they organize weekend workcamps 1) every month in KCH, 2) 1-2 times a year for families (to prevent further abuse) and 3) 3-4 times for the foster family association by playing with their children while the parents are joining the seminars. KCH accommodates 60-80 children many of who were abused by the parents.

3. Work

We will work in KCH mainly to prepare/ run/ clean up their bon dance festival on 29 Aug. especially constructing the stage (where we will also show some performance together!). We will also do some other things like playing with the children in the playground, a dinner with a few elder children, etc.

4. Acc

Possibly, a room in the residential building for staff members of KCH. Meals (besides lunch) will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Child abuse situation and activities in each country and global cooperation. Bring someinfo.!

6. Oth

Exchange parties, one night home stay, excursions, etc.

7. Locatio

30 km from Yokohama. Kamakura is an old capital city of Japan in the 13th-15th centuries and has a lot of attraction like old temples, green hills and a beach.

8. Termin

Tokyo (60 min by slow train. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 10:00 on Aug. 21 and can leave there after 17:00 on Aug. 30.)

9. Require

High motivation to work with the children with special background. Similar type ofexperience is welcome! Motivation letter is needed! Vols. need to be ready that the main work will be construction.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Gala Ga S 0

809

AGR 1 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since2014 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. Galaha is located about 134km from Colombo and located closed to Kandy, capital city of hill country as we as a world heritage site. Elevation is 3100 feet, 954m above from sea level. This was a tea plantation area established by British people. Some of the tea plantations and tea factories are still operating. This area consists of mix culture, Sinhala, south Indian Tamils as well as moors also living

3. Work


4. Acc

Training center, cooking by host family, we provide pillow with a case, coverlet. You can wash your cloths by washing machine.

5. Stu

We can learn about history of agriculture and hydro civilization existed more than 2,000years ago. And culture and ancient kingdom as well as history.

6. Oth


7. Locatio

Galaha 18km away from Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last kingdom, and 135 km from Colombo.

8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part



12. Other



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NI Ijima Na J 08

08

ED 1 1 91. Su

Providing the global communication experience, and giving the opportunities to participatethe local community for youth

2. Backgroun

Newly organized together with some local groups. Ijima town, Central to the Western Japanes Alps, is the land overlooking the superb view surrounded by the Southern Japanese Alps and the high mountains to the east. In spite of the wonderful landscape, depopulation is a serious problem here similarly with many other parts of the country side in Japan. We are going to organize a special program for 60 high school Youth to provide the volunteer and on-the-ground business experience at Ijima. Our objectives is

3. Work

Youth will get the opportunity to have a business experience in the camp. They will visit local business actually exist in Iijima. They will make a PR document in English and Japanese for the online sales. We will help out and live together with 60 Youth (15-18 years) in the camp

4. Ac

Youth Training Accomodation. Simple self-catering. Share room. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

5. St

Youth work and Coaching

6. Ot


7. Lo

Nagano Prefecture is located basically in the center of Japan and is surrounded on all four sides by 3000-meter tall mountains, earning it the nickname of the “Roof of Japan”.

8. Ter

Tokyo (5 hours from Tokyo by bus. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 07:30 on first day and can leave there after 20:00 on last day.)

9. Re

Your business experience and skills are required. Analysis, Coaching, Computer and Marketing etc. The Motivation letter is required!!

10. No fee

11. La

English

12. Ot

None


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NI Nishi Iw J 08

09

EL 8 1 91. Su

Let's be of help for the local eldery farmers in a beautiful country side in Japan! Afterworking, you can also enjoy a relaxing time in natural hot

2. Backgroun

Organized together with Ono Agriculture Union in Nishiwaga(OAUN), since 2014. Nishiwaga is a rural town surrounded by the beautiful nature such as forests and lake. On the other side, it has been facing serious aging and depopulation problems. Over 45% of villagers are over age of 65, and the number of retired farmers are incleasing. OAUN has been trying to revive the abandoned cultivated lands and organizing some projects for interaction between

3. Work

We will mainly support elderly local farmers to work on their farm such as cutting glasses or harvesting. We also work in a facility for the disabled people. The schedule of work will be changed due to weather condition, so we need to be

4. Ac

Shared room in a old house (newly-renovated). Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is NOT necessary.

5. St

Volunteers will get knowledge of history and culture of Nishiwaga, and have time forsharing ideas how to activate the depopulated area.

6. Ot

Hot spring!! Cultural exchange parties with locals, and activity with nursery school kids.

7. Lo

Nishiwaga town, center of Tohoku area (north part of Japan), and located in borderbetween Iwate and Akita prefecture. It surrounded by beautiful mountains, and famous for hot spring (there is one

8. Ter

The closest International airport is in Tokyo. From Tokyo to the meeting point inNishiwaga, it takes 5 hours by bullet train or 9 hours by bus. You need to arrive at the airport in Tokyo(Narita/Haneda) by

9. Re

Interest in community development, cultural exchange with a local community, and agricultural works.

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


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NI Ino Shi J 08

09

EN 1 1 91. Su

Let's work in the forest and play with kids!

2. Backgroun

Newly organized together with local community center in Ino area for the first time. Ino area is very remoted area in Shimane, and faces the problem of depopulation. Local group is trying to reactivate this area by inviting people from another area of Japan and even from another countries. Especially kids here don't have enough experience of international intarect, which local group think important for kids' growth. During this workcamp,

3. Work

Volunteers wii maintain the trail road in the forest so that local residents can enjoy nature and local school can have classes for environmental education. Volunteers also have chance to go to a local school to organize classes for

4. Ac

Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. St


6. Ot

Izumo shrine, swimming, cultural exchange

7. Lo

Ino area, Izumo chity in Shimane prefecture

8. Ter

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka. From Osaka tothe meeting point in Shimane, it will take 9 hours by midnight bus. You need to arrive at Kansai airport by 18:00

9. Re

Positive attitude to communicate with kids, love nature.

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


None None

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809

ENV 8 1 91. Su


2. Background


3. Work


4. Acc


5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Locatio


8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


None None None

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M MNIC Shinto Hok J 0

809

AGR 8 1 91. Su

Organic farming in the wonderful community with challenged people in beautiful nature.They have got the best prize of mountain cheeze contest in the

2. Background

Organized together with Kyodo Gakusha since 1998, a cooperative community where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who wants to learn farming or just want to live in the nature. They have five communities in Tokyo, Nagano and Hokkaido and grow animals and vegetables in ecological, organic way with utilizing bacterium. Their cheese got the 1st prize in the global contest! We will encourage their practice and share the spirit.

3. Work

We will do some work that is hardly done by the daily work of the community (last year, it was creating a trail) with the supervision of the specialists. We will also join farm work (weeding and harvest in vegetable, corn and Japanese noodle fields) and other community work including house work.

4. Acc

The community (female and male are separated). Meals will be cooked by volunteers together with the people by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Similar types of communities in each country and networking (Social farms). Bring someinfo.!

6. Oth

School visit, joining a summer festival (tugs of war), exchange and birthday parties, etc.

7. Locatio

Agricultural country side, 120 km east of Sapporo. -20 degree in winter and 20 in summer.

8. Termin

Sapporo (4 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Shin-Chitose airport by 09:00 onAug. 31 and can leave there after 17:00 on Sep. 13) From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship.

9. Require

Interest and motivation to work and live in this type of community. Respect to their life.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

They also recruit volunteers for LMTI (Long and Middle Term Individual voluntary projects).


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NI Ojiro Hy J 09

09

AG 6 1 91. Su

Let's do farming and preserve beautiful scenery of rice fields!

2. Backgroun

Organized together with Ojiro Tourism Association since 2009. This depopulated, aging small village is located at the middle of north-west of the Hyo-no mountain. Nature in this area is really beautiful. Local people wish to introduce go the people in the cities to enable them to enjoy this beautiful nature as well as wonderful local culture through the interchange programs. Volunteers are expected to work

3. Work

We will maintain the rice field called “tanada”, a traditional Japanese rice field in the mountain area. Tanada here was selected as one of “the 100 most beautiful tanada” in Japan. We will also do some farming work or any work that local people need. We might make signpost of the area for

4. Ac

Local community center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

5. St

You will get the knowledge how to activate a remoted area and make it attractive.

6. Ot

Party with local people. hiking, Hot spring , excursion to sandhill in Tottori pref.

7. Lo

Ojiro-ku, Kami town, located in the north-west the Hyogo prefecture, the middle of the Hyo-no mountain.

8. Ter

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka. From Osaka cityto the meeting point, it will take for 3-4 hours by train and bus. You need to arrive at Kansai airport by 8:00 on the first

9. Re

Love nature, flexibility for many types of works

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


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NI Taish Os J 09

09

EN 1 1 91. Su

Let's enjoy your life with nature in Osaka!

2. Backgroun

Organized together with local NPOs, ‘Association to protect nature in Tondabayashi’ and‘Hamuro club’ since 2009. 67% of land in Japan is covered with forest and 40% of them is human-made planted forest called SATOYAMA, where people used to get many things to live such as foods and energys. SATOYAMA need to be taken care of to maintain its biodiversity and to keep water adjustment function. Our ancestors had protected and utilized the forest in ecological and sustainable way, which

3. Work

In the morning, we will work in the forest to maintain it. We cut woods, peal skins, cut bamboos, sometimes chop firewoods. In the afternoon, we will have acticity such as discussion about environmental issues, bamboo craft,

4. Ac

Simple renovated house and a log house constructed by local people. Cooking with firewood. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. St


6. Ot


7. Lo

Takidani fudo, Tondabayashi city in Osaka. 60 km south of Osaka city

8. Ter

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka. From Osaka cityto the meeting point, it will take 1 hour by train. You need to arrive at Kansai airport by 12:00 on 1st and can leave there

9. Re

Interest in nature conservation. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle is needed!

10. No fee

11. La


12. Ot

None


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M MNIC Onum Hok J 0

909

ENV 1 1 91. Su

Revive the beautiful lake as 100 years ago through our small, but valuable step by makingrafts of reeds and forest maintenance! The place and food are so

2. Background

Organized together with Onuma Milestone 22, a local NGO made by President of Fishermen’s Cooperative and Director of international exchange association since 2004. Though Onuma lake has been a popular tourism spot for a long time because of its beautiful scenery, it has been polluted by over use of agricultural chemicals in cattle farming and erosion from abandoned forests with alien trees. President of Cooperative has bought a forest and wants to revive it to original nature with native trees!

3. Work

We will remove some alien conifer trees that disturb growth of other plants and animals, make rafts with reeds and carbon fivers in the lake to purity the water and help the research of the water quality with some specialists. Part of World Tanabata Action.

4. Acc

Cabin rent for the workcamps. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

100 years plan of the forests and sustainable town planning. Bring some info.!

6. Oth

Excursion, sports, exchange parties with local people, etc.

7. Locatio

South of Hokkaido island, in a national park near Hakodate city which is famous for romantic view in the night, especially for sweet couples!

8. Termin

Sapporo (3 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Shin-Chitose airport by 08:00 onSep. 02 and can leave there after 17:00 on Sep. 16). From Tokyo, 10 hours by bullet train or 30 hours by ship.

9. Require

Motivation to actively work with local people!

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

Please see the Local SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) of this project at http://www.nice1.gr.jp/files/user/lsdgs/NICE-Onuma1603.pdf


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M MNIC Miyagi Miy J 0

909

KID 7 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with some local groups since 2012. A giant earthquake occurred in Tohoku in 2011 Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. NICE has been organizing the special workcamps there, especially in Iwate & Miyagi. We have provided the international game for Kids center affected by the disaster to expand the international understanding for Kids. We were able to provide a highly effective program at more than 10 Kids center.

3. Work

We will visit Kids center to provide the international game for 7-12 years Kids. You have chance to show your culture, music, dances and games for Kids. Please bring a lot of ideas about songs, games and dance like you can play with the children.

4. Acc

Local volunteer house. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary. Share room.

5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Locatio

Located in Tohoku region, Miyagi faces the Pacific Ocean in the west, high mountains in the east, connected by continuous rice paddies.

8. Termin

Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus, You need to arrive at Narita airport by 19:00 on one day before the first day and can leave there after 19:00 on the last day)

9. Require

High motivation to work for Kids and disaster area, and respect to the local culture! Motivation letter is required.

10. Part

None

11. Lan


12. Other

None


None None

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M MNIC Kamim Ishi J 0

909

AGR 1 1 91. Su

Paining the fences and working in the rice fields!

2. Background

Organized together with Satoyama Shizen Gakko Komatsu Takigahara (nature school), founded in 2011 to teach attraction and importance of Satoyama forest. Depopulation (especially of youth) is a serious problem here similarly in many other country sides. This village have only 20 families and few young people. It is difficult to keep traditional culture, so we aim to help keeping this landscape/cultures and telling Satoyama’s attraction by young power! This village have welcomed volunteers since 2013, and they tried to starting new project with them. Local people

3. Work

Main work is (1) painting the fences (more than 1km!), (2) harvesting rice, (3) cutting brush and grasses for landscape preservation. We may possibly also support to event with kids/local people and do some other work for the community.

4. Acc

The community center in the village. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu

Volunteers get knowledge about actions for developing local village. We will also havetime for discussion about “How to interchange and dispatch about

6. Oth

Exchange parties with local people, trekking and hot spring etc.

7. Locatio

Small village located in South part of Ishikawa prefecture. There are rice fields, shrine, and mountains.

8. Termin

Osaka (Kansai) airport. It takes 3.5 hours to the meeting point by express train. FromTokyo(Narita/Haneda airport), 4 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway bus (For Narita/Haneda airport, you need to arrive by 8th

9. Require

High motivation to work hard and seriously and enjoy simple life. Need idea for local revitalization.

10. Part

No Fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Akame Mie J 0

909

ENV 1 1 91. Su

Let's conserve Japanese traditional forest and sustainable life!

2. Background

Organized with "Akame no Mori wo Sodateru kai", a local environmental NPO for conservation of forest since 1999. Being located near from 2 big cities Osaka and Nagoya, there were some plans to build a golf field and waste disposal site, but local people have stopped them by "Woods Trust" movement. They founded this group in 1996 to collect donations to buy and protect lands, to own a eco-resort hotel to enjoy nature, to maintain forests, to create a pond for dragonflies, to host national copse meeting, etc.

3. Work

We will cut down trees in the forest and carry them out. We sometimes need to use blades and machineries with lecture how to use. Work is quite hard from morning to evening even in rain if it’s not so heavy. Sometimes, we may have exchange with mentally challenged children who are working here.

4. Acc

Eco-resort Akameno-mori (Log house). Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu


6. Oth

hiking, cultural exchange parties, etc.

7. Locatio

About 60 km east of Osaka. There are famous falls nearby many hikers visit.

8. Termin

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka or Nagoyainternational airport in Aichi. To the meeting point, it will take 1 hour by train from both. You need to arrive at Kansai int. airport

9. Require

Strong motivation and Physical strength are highly needed.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Iwami- Shi J 0

909

ENV 9 1 91. Su

Have a great opportunity to conserve environment of world heritage in Japan!

2. Background

Organized with Organization of Green and Water (OGW) since 2007. OGW was established in 1992 to advocate the importance of prairies and forests in our ecosystem. Iwami Ginzan, a silver mine, was registered as a World Heritage site in 2007. However, the recent lack of maintenance of satoyama forests has caused the unwanted spread of bamboo forests which could destroy stone walls and degrade the scenery. In the last workcamp cut down bamboo trees and had international events for local people.

3. Work

We will undertake various kinds of work such as maintenance of the bamboo forest around the Iwami Ginzan (cutting down trees and converting into chips), cutting grasses in the local mountain to conserve biodiversity, preparing the local event for environmental education, and visiting elementary schools to

4. Acc

Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of conservation work in a forest .

6. Oth

Visiting the historical sites, exchange party, sports, hot spring, Matue castle

7. Locatio

Oda city, Shimane prefecture. About 250 km north west of Osaka. Near the Sea of Japan

8. Termin

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka. From Osaka tothe meeting point in Shimane, it will take 9 hours by midnight bus. You need to arrive at Kansai airport by 18:00 on 11th and

9. Require

Interest in nature conservation.

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Ozuchi Ishi J 0

909

MA 7 1 91. Su

Organized together with Shizentaiken Ozuchi Mura since 2013, founded by local people tokeep the original landscape. There were 140 inhabitants with 20

2. Background

We will do various work to activate the area and success their culture. Main work is (1) cultivation of abandoned land and bamboo forest (2) maintaining vegetables’ fields for sustainable life (3) school visiting and organizing events with local old people. And do some other work for the community.

3. Work

Renovated house (traditional house!). Sleeping bag is needed! Food will be cooked by volunteers.

4. Acc

Renovated house (traditional house!). Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is NOT necessary.

5. Stu

Exchange parties with local people, trekking and hot spring etc.

6. Oth

The southwest part of Ishikawa prefecture. Ozuchi village is surrounded by mountains, sovery isolated, but beautiful place. Charcoal making was main

7. Locatio

Osaka (Kansai) airport. It takes 3.5 hours to the meeting point by express train. FromTokyo (Narita/Haneda airport), 5 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway bus (For Narita/Haneda airport, you need to arrive by

8. Termin

High motivation to work hard and simple life in the isolated area and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

9. Require

None

10. Part

No Fee

11. Lan

English((Japanese is also

12. Other

Volunteers get knowledge about actions for developing local village. Also the basic knowledge of the Japanese language and local culture.


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M MNIC Tateya Nag J 0

910

AGR 7 1 91. Su

Organic farming in the wonderful community with challenged people in beautiful nature.

2. Background

Oganized together with Tateya Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG) since 2015. KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative. Tateya Farm has about 40 members and NICE started LMTV projects here since 2014. NICE also organizes workcamps and LMTV projects in Maki and Shintoku that are branches of KG group.

3. Work

We will help their organic farm (harvesting/ threshing rice, planting vegetables, taking care of animals, etc.) and their house work. We will also carry the things in the mountain to the Maki farm and harvest rice there. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard.

4. Acc

Building for volunteers in the farm. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu


6. Oth

Exchange party, etc.

7. Locatio

Otari village is a small village located in the region of stunning natural beauty in thenorthern part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is beautiful village near “Japanese Northern Alps”.

8. Termin

Tokyo (4 hours by express train or 8-10 hours by bus and train. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 04:00 on Sep. 19 and can leave there after 24:00 on Oct. 01)

9. Require


10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Misato Shi J 1

010

FES 1 1 91. Su

Let's join a local festival related to Shinto!

2. Background

Organized together with the local group, “an executive committee of Light & Tradition festival” since 2011. Recently, aging and depopulation of the area is getting very serious as well as many other villages in Japan. So, they expect the workcamp to help and join one of the biggest traditional festivals in Shimane prefecture called “Bamboo Lantern Festival” to activate the event and the community. Local people want us to know their traditional cultures to be succeeded to the next generation.

3. Work

We will cut bamboos for improving ecological situation and then, make the lanterns from those bamboos as well as other small stuffs to be used in the festival. We will also organize a program in the elementary school to promoting both inter-cultural learning and also the festival to the children.

4. Acc

In the local exchange center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

5. Stu

You can get the knowledge about Japanese traditional festivals and customs.

6. Oth

Japanese Shinto music and dance, home stay, lecture about traditional cultures.

7. Locatio

Misato-cho located in the middle of the Shimane prefecture, famous for Iwami silver mine as a world heritage. There is hot spa, beautiful nature.

8. Termin

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka. From Osaka tothe meeting point, it will take 9 hours by nightbus and train. You need to arrive at Kansai airport by 17:00 on 5th and can leave

9. Require

Interested in Japanese old culture, positive attitude to communication with local people

10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Iwates Iwat J 1

010

EDU 2 1 91. Su

Delivering the English Halloween camp program to enjoy in the beautiful nature field forKids from the affected areas.

2. Background


3. Work


4. Acc


5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Locatio


8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part

None

11. Lan

English

12. Other

None


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010

ENV 8 1 91. Su


2. Background


3. Work


4. Acc


5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Locatio


8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


None None None

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M MNIC Maki 2 Nag J 1

010

AGR 5 1 91. Su

Organic farming and nature life in the beautiful and traditional montain communities inJapan. No road for cars, the only way to reach there is by walk for

2. Background

Organized together with Maki Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG) since 2000. KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative. Maki Farm has 5-10 members and is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains), so once it became an abandon village in 1970s.

3. Work

We will help their organic farm by cutting thatch, threshing rice, selecting beans, taking care of goats and chicken and also carry the things from the town, renovate the trails, help their house works, etc. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard.

4. Acc

Building for volunteers in the farm. Very beautiful cultural heritage! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.

5. Stu


6. Oth

Visit to the elementary school, foot ball and baseball (optional), exchange party, etc.

7. Locatio

Very isolated, but beautiful place near “Japanese Northern Alps”. About 900 meters asl.There are something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization.

8. Termin

Tokyo (4 hours by express train or 6-8 hours by bus and train. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 04:00 a.m. on Oct. 19 and can leave there after 24:00 on Oct. 30th.)

9. Require


10. Part

No fee

11. Lan


12. Other

None


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M MNIC Iwates Iwat J 1

212

EDU 2 1 91. Su

Delivering the English winter camp program to enjoy in the beautiful nature field for Kidsfrom the affected areas.

2. Background


3. Work


4. Acc


5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Locatio


8. Termin


9. Require


10. Part

None

11. Lan

English

12. Other

None


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M MNIC Pani Aan S 1

201

SOC 1 1 91. Su

Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since2013 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service,

2. Background

We will help poor farming families by joining their agricultural activities, planting, weeding, harvesting, putting fertilizers, etc. We will also do some activities with the women’s group, youth and children. At the last dinner, we will prepare our countrys’ food and do some cultural activities too.

3. Work


4. Acc

Study and visit for the history of agriculture and hydro civilization existed more than 2,000 years ago

5. Stu


6. Oth

18km from Anuradhapura (Sri Lankan first kingdom established 2,600 years ago) and 300km from Colombo (7 hours by bus). Raining season is from the

7. Locatio


8. Termin


9. Require

245 USD to be paid on your arrivals. One week participants should pay 175 USD. 225 USD for Repeaters of GV4GF workcamps or is from less expensive countries.

10. Part

English (Sri Lankan is also welcomed!)

11. Lan

One week participantion is possible only in 02/14-02/20. Please write this period on theapplication form if you want to join only for one week.

12. OtherPicture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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Project 2: LMTV Projects

- For 2016 Jan.-Dec., but some more projects will be added later!)

NICE categorizes LMTV projects into following two;1) LI (Long and Middle Term Individual voluntary projects): LMTV projects where one or two volunteers stay and work

in the same period.2) LW (Long and Middle Term Workcamps): LMTV projects where more than two volunteers stay and work together in the same period.

Among LW, there are two special form of projects open to only Asian volunteers;2A) AVS (Asian Voluntary Service)

This is special program of Long and Middle Term Workcamps created by NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia) as the initiatives of international voluntary service NGOs. Since its start in 2014 Apr., 26 volunteers from 6 countries participated in the projects in 7 countries.

2B) JAVS (Japan ASEAN Voluntary Service):This is a similar type of program as AVS, but target only the volunteers from Japan

and ASEAN countries organized by NICE and NVDA together due to the regulation of the grant by Japan Foundation Asia Center. It was/ will be held in 5 countries from 2015 Jan. 24 to Apr. 22/ from 2016 Jan. 07 to Mar. 26..

a) Age From 18 (No maximum)b) Language

English and/ or Japanese (depending on the projects. See the detailed info.!)c)

InsuranceWe provide small insurance only for accidents during the projects IN JAPAN.d)

AccommodBasic, but enjoyable enough. Local host provide blanket and mattress to volunteer.

All applicants need to send the application forms with motivation letters . Non-Japanese volunteers living outside Japan need to apply through our partner NGOs of their countries (if your country is in Asia-Pacific and has no such NGOs, then you need to apply through NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia) http://nvda.asia/. Only if you are Japanese or live in Japan for a year or more, you can apply to NICE directly. Ask [email protected] for more info., then we will send you the guidance and the form. If volunteer can write motivation letter in Japanese, it is better to write it in Japanese!

1-1) The common points (unless mentioned in each description of the detailed info.);

1-2) Application procedure

(Long & Middle Term Voluntary projects: over 1 month

1-1) The common points (unless mentioned in each description of the detailed info.);1-1) The common points (unless mentioned in each description of the detailed info.);

1-2) Application procedure1-2) Application procedure

Step 1: Send application: through the partners!!

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Volunteers need to pay the travel cost to/ from the projects & the following Participation fee (to be used for the project management such as travel cost of staff, logistic cost of Preparation/ Evaluation Seminars) while meals and accommodation during the projects are provided by the local hosts;

*Participation fee for Sri Lanka and China is different (see the project description)*Some projects in Japan provide pocket money (mentioned in each project description).

Step 2: Skype Interview (only for some LI)

Some LI (Individual Projects) require Skype interview with either NICE staff or the local hosts. It is mentioned in the project description. Calling date/ time and the Skype account will be communicated and confirmed from NICE to the volunteer after NICE will have received your application form.

a) From the NGOs charging no fee in their LMTV projects to NICE vols.: No feeb) From the NGOs charging some fee in their LMTV projects to NICE vols. or having no LMTV projects to host

NICE vols.: Participation fee of 12,000 yen (97 USD/ 91 Euro as of 2015 Nov.) per one month to be paid on their arrivals (6,000 yen from the 4th month).

< How much should volunteers pay? >





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Soon after having got the answer from the local host, NICE will inform your sending NGO whether you can be accepted or not by e-mail (Acceptance Letter, Seminars info. and NICE Volunteers’ Guide will be also sent if you are accepted). It usually takes 1-2 weeks (in some cases, even 3-4 weeks!).

Don’t wait for the Information Sheets, otherwise you may miss economical flights!If the final destination of your flight is not Tokyo/ Osaka, you need to book the flight to make stop-over in Tokyo or Osaka to join Preparation and Evaluation Seminars. You need to arrive at Tokyo/ Osaka by the day before the Seminars start and it is quite possible to stay in the houses of NICE members if you ask us early enough! Volunteers should not expect so much time for sightseeing during the projects, so if you want to do it, please take enough days before/ after the projects!You can do any other preparation such as studying Japanese language/ culture/ history, etc.

< About VISA for Japan: Please check the information also in your side! >http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html

Many of the volunteers can stay up to 3 months, but some can stay for 6 or 12 months and many of the local hosts also welcome such longer term of participation!

A) 1 year stay : Nationalities of Germany, France, UK, Korea, Canada, Australia, NZ, Taiwan, Hong Kong

You can try to get Working Holiday Visa with which you are allowed to stay in Japan within 1 year! In this case, you can apply and join the project for 1 year in maximum (if the local host also agrees).

B) 6 months stay : Those of Mexico, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, UK, Liechtenstein, Germany

You can stay in Japan within 6 months without visa as a tourist. And don’t worry, it is legal in Japan to join voluntary service projects as a tourist (with extension process in the end of first 3 months stay).In this case, you can apply and join the project for 6 months in maximum (if the local host also agrees).

C) 3 months stay as a tourist without our invitation if your nationalities are below You can stay in Japan within 3 months without visa as a tourist if your nationalities

are Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Surinam, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Turkey, Lesotho, Mauritius, Tunisia, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Macedonia France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain or Sweden.

* For those people, there is a way to get another 3 months stay by going to the neighboring country such as Korea or Taiwan for more than 10 days stay though we are not sure if it is always possible.

D) 3 months stay by our invitation

Step 3: Acceptance

Step4: Book the flights as soon as being accepted and do other preparation!

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If your nationalities are not any of the above mentioned countries, you need to apply for visa as a volunteer with our invitation letter that should allow you to stay in Japan within 3 months.

By 1 month before the project will start, volunteers will receive ”Information Sheets” (details of the project, what to bring, the meeting point, how to get there, etc.).

NICE organizes Preparation Seminars for LMTV for Japanese/ foreign outgoing/ incoming volunteers together with Evaluation Seminars where all volunteers need to join (but LW projects often do it in the project sites independently). Volunteers need to come to meeting point of Seminar by themselves.

Step 5: The detailed information of the project

Step 6: On arrival program

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Narita or Haneda international airport.*Near Osaka: Please book flight ticket toKansai international airport.*PES-16-09 is only evaluation seminar!* Some more in Osaka may be added.

You will stay and work with your local hosts (and other vols. in some projects). Have a fruitful stay!

As mentioned in Step 6, all vols. also need to join the Evaluation Seminar while LW projects often do it at the project sites independently. You will share positive/ negative impact of their service to both local communities and their own personal development. Then, they will also share the future proposals for the projects and life plan with filling in the form and if possible, making the project report with some pictures. You are also expected to advise the vols. of Preparation Seminar and surely, can have fun by all together!

< To join LMTV Projects all over the world>

(Organized by the partner NGOs)

1) Where and When organized?

NICE introduces about 500 projects in 30 countries organized by the partner NGOs.

The projects are held all through the year.

2) Who can apply (through NICE)?

Japanese citizen or other citizens who are living in Japan for a long time (for a year or more).

1-3) General Qualification;a) Best motivation for the voluntary work (special good skills and power are not necessary)b) Responsibility to keep rules of NICE & the partners and cooperation to run the projectsc) Best efforts to understand and respect cultures both of the hosts and other volunteersd) Open mind to make friends with trying to speak English (in the groups) and the local languagee) To adapt and enjoy simple conditions of the living such as food and accommodation

Dates: From the afternoon on the first days to the noon on the third daysLocation: Usually around Tokyo, but sometimes aroundOsaka which information will be sent to the volunteer. Participants: We usually have 15-25 each time (incl. some staff of NICE)Program: Workshops (Setting up the goals, “my expectation, fear and contribution”, Case study etc.), Orientation (advice from the staff/ ex. volunteers, questions and answers, etc.) and games, (in some cases) voluntary work, cooking, party, discussion, etc.Fee: No additional fee! (NICE will provide meals, accommodation and meeting rooms during the program by free). Transportation to/ from the place is not included and should be paid by the vols. by themselves.

Step 7: Joining the project!

Step 8: Evaluation Seminar















1-3) General Qualification;1-3) General Qualification;

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Though it'd be very funny and dramatic time for you, if your motivation is only for enjoying holidays, please don't apply and do just travel. If it is more for voluntary service to respect local culture and custom, to make a better world and friendship with local people and other volunteers, you are super welcome!!

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M MNICE-

Shinto Hok J 0 0 AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Shinto Hok J 05

07

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Shinto Hok J 07

09

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Shinto Hok J 07

10

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Shinto Hok J 09

12

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Shinto Hok J 10

12

AGR 2 1 91. Su

Let's organic farming with various members in community!

2. Background

Organized together with Kyodo Gakusha Shintoku Farm, a cooperative community where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who wants to learn farming, etc. They have five communities in Tokyo, Nagano and Hokkaido and grow animals and vegetables in ecological, organic way with utilizing Bacterium. Their cheese got the 1st prize in the national contest!

3. Work

Volunteer will do various types of agricultural works (planting, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, to make organic vegetables taking care of animals, milk processing, etc.) as well as house work. We will develop the rangeland.

4. Acc

Shared room (male and female are separated) in volunteer house, cooked as a group by turns (vegetarian is possible!)

5. Stu

Volunteer have opportunities learning organic farming, taking care of cow, chickens. Youcan learn a group work, that would be useful for your future.

6. Oth

Joining the local festivals. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

7. Loc

Agricultural country side, 120 km east of Sapporo. Minus 20 degree in winter and 20 in summer.

8. Termin

From Sapporo, 4 hours by express train. From Tokyo, 2 hours by airplane(to Shin-chitose airport) or 32 hours by ship. Before join program and after finishing project, you need to join seminar near

9. Require

Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host. Skills of agriculture or construction can be useful!

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. Japanese and some English.

12. Other

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please chooseamong the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/08, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, 12/16.Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNICE-

Yoichi Hok J 0 0 AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Yoichi Hok J 05

07

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Yoichi Hok J 07

09

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Yoichi Hok J 07

10

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Yoichi Hok J 09

10

AGR 2 1 91. Su

Let's make sustainability of our healthy lifestyle and community !

2. Background

Organized together with Hokkaido Eco-village Promotion Project (HEPP). They start to promote"sustainability of our life style and community ", to create better environmental and social model for next generation in Hokkaido since 2012. They want to produce necessities that are needed for our daily life (foods, energy, etc.) by themselves as much as they can, and want to share them in local area. They provide various

3. Work

HEPP have more than dozen of volunteer workers from Japan and overseas. You are expected to do organicfarming (cultivation, harvesting, weeding, thinning, chopping woods etc.) as well as house work. You will maintain a couple buildings in the site, keeping them clean, painting, taking care of compost and water treatment device, etc. They will also host

4. Acc

Shared room in the main house or a container house (male and female are separated),cooked as a group by turns. HEPP try to enjoy seasonal and local foods, basically vegetables and Japanese food, in order to practice

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of way of ecological life, organic farming.

6. Oth

Joining the local festivals, communicating local people and farmers. Sightseeing, short trip(hot springs, famous places here)

7. Loc

Agricultural country side, 60 km Northeast of Sapporo. Minus 10 degree in winter and 25-28 in summer.

8. Termin

From Sapporo, 1.5 hours by train or bus. From Tokyo, 1.5 hours by airplane to and 2.0 hours by train. Before join program and after finishing project, you need to join seminar nearTokyo. You need to

9. Require

Speaking good English is necessary. The director speaks English but some of the members and visitors speakonly Japanese. If you are motivated to learn Japanese, very welcome! We have various kinds of visitors including groups of kids and school students. We welcome volunteers who like to play

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. English and Japanese. Local host can speak English very well!

12. Other

Hosts often prepare foods, but you are also expected to cook and wash up together. If you want other foodswhat you like to eat, you need to buy yourself. You will be appreciated it if you would cook foods from your country occasionally. * IMPORTANT!! If you want to end on another day Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Rokka Ao J 0 0 AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Rokka Ao J 05

07

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Rokka Ao J 07

09

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Rokka Ao J 07

10

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Rokka Ao J 09

12

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Rokka Ao J 10

12

AGR 2 1 91. Su

Let's organic farming and ecological life through international voluntary service!

2. Background

Organized together with Tohoku-Ashitanomori(TA) since 2011 (but first time for the long term voluntary program with NICE). TA is a NPO running organic farming and ecological life which isn't depend on fossil fuels. Rokkasho village is known by nuclear fuel processing facility, but TA set up the mission to set up the eco village only. We aim to organic farming and ecological lifestyle through as LMTV, also conservation these mountains to save

3. Work

Volunteer will do various types of organic agricultural works (planting, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, to make vegetables, etc.). We set up sustainable lifestyle using forest (ex. thinning the forests, pealing woods, utilize thinning etc.).

4. Acc

Guest house of TA office. Cooked as a group and host by turns.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of way of ecological life, organic farming and energyresource.

6. Oth

Joining the local festivals, communicating local people and farmers. Sightseeing, short trip(hot springs, famous places here).

7. Loc

It is located Rokkasho village. On the pacific side of Aomori prefecture. Rokkasho village is 253.01 km2. There are many traditional summer festivals (ex. Nebuta, Neputa etc.) in Aomori.

8. Termin

From Tokyo 3.5 hours by bullet train and train or 10 hours by bus. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking some Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strongmotivation for the host. Interest in agricultural & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle!

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. English and Japanese. Local host can speak English.

12. Other

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please chooseamong the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/08, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, 12/16.Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Rikuze Iwat J 0 0 REL 2 1 91. Su

Let's revival tsunami-devastated regions through international voluntary movement!!

2. Background

Organized together with some local groups. A giant earthquake occurred in the Tohoku area on the 11th Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. 80% of the houses were damaged in Rikuzen-takata and so many people still have to be living in the temporary houses. We have the special workcamps in Tohoku area for reconstruction work with over 350 vols. (over 3000 vols. x days) including international ones since 2011 Apr. that did great

3. Work

Volunteer may be divided into a few groups, help local fisherman and farmers, people damaged by the tsunami such as reclaim, cutting grass and harvesting as well as organize some activities for the kids in the temporary houses and do anything else needed.

4. Acc

Share room of the old temple (basic!) in Rikuzen-takata. When we go to kids event, we will stay at some volunteer house. Cooked by vols. by turn.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of good ways of interaction with kids. You can learn how torevive disaster areas.

6. Oth

Excursion and trekking, joining local events, communicating local people a lot etc.Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

7. Loc

South east edge of Iwate prefecture (very near from Miyagi). Forestry, agriculture andfishing are used to be the main industry, but were severely damaged and may take several years to be rehabilitated.

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 5 hours by bullet train and train or 10 hours by bus and train. Volunteer needto arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 26th Jun., and can leave Japan after 22:00 16th Sep.).

9. Require

High motivation to work for disaster area and respect to the local culture and way of thelocal organization! Flexibility to change the work & places by the situations. Motivation letter is required.

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. English and Japanese

12. Other

NICE staff who in charge of disaster area in Tohoku, she will join together all the time.


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M MNIC Fukus Fuk J 0 0 EDU 1 1 9NICE-

Fukus Fuk J 05

07

EDU 1 1 9NICE-

Fukus Fuk J 07

09

EDU 1 1 9NICE-

Fukus Fuk J 07

10

EDU 1 1 9NICE-

Fukus Fuk J 09

12

EDU 1 1 9NICE-

Fukus Fuk J 10

01

EDU 1 1 91. Su

Let's revival Fukushima through international voluntary movement!!

2. Background

Organized together with Fuku-Kan-Net (FKN), a special NPO dedicated to deepening the understanding of South Korean language, culture, economy and history. It also seeks to develop mutual understanding and friendship among Japanese and Korean through exchange activities. From now on, they want to have international exchange more widely especially including Europe and USA. After big earthquake, people in Fukushima got huge

3. Work

We promote international culture through language classes and improve current classesand create new ones. FKN organize community café, Korean events, we support it (to exchange with local people, to widen international perspectives of local people etc.) FKN expects us to cheer up local people who still have mental damaged by

4. Acc

Single room in volunteer house near FKN office. Volunteers cook for themselves.

5. Stu

We have opportunities learning Korean language, Korean culture.

6. Oth

Participation in the local events(K-pop live, korean cooking class etc.), many opportunities to learn the cultures of Japan and Korea. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

7. Loc

The capital of the Fukushima prefecture, and the population is 290,000. 65km far fromFukushima nuclear power plant that is far from dangerous! You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day,

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 5 hours by bus, 1.5 hours by bullet train. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Strong motivation and flexibility to work for revival of Fukushima. Speaking good Japanese(for Korean vols. they need to speak very good Japanese). Interest in revival Fukushima. Experience of teaching English is welcome!

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. Japanese and Korean, a little English.

12. Other

If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please choose among thefollowing dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/08, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, 12/16, 01/15.Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Sameg Fuk J 0 0 AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Sameg Fuk J 05

07

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Sameg Fuk J 07

09

KID 2 1 9NICE-

Sameg Fuk J 07

10

KID 2 1 9NICE-

Sameg Fuk J 09

12

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Sameg Fuk J 10

01

AGR 2 1 91. Su

Let's organic farming and supporting kids camp, sharing your culture, smiles, and friendshipwith kids!!

2. Background

Organized together with Abukuma Nature School Network (ANSN). Their theme is learning from soil and nature, and live together. Many children in Fukushima are forced to stay indoors for the fear of health risks from radioactivity having been released in the air by the nuclear disaster since March 2011. ANSN started to organize kids camp for in Fukushima. It called “Fukushima Kids (FK)”. He became chairperson of the Executive committee it. They

3. Work

We will do some farming such as planting rice, cutting the grasses, sowing seeds andharvesting in the land of ANSN. ANSN organize many events on weekend. We will help to accept smoothly people from kids to adults, family. We will support and enjoy with them. Especially end of July to end of August, ANSN organize kids camp program. We

4. Acc

Single room of the nature school. Volunteers cook with local host, if more than 3 volunteerstogether, cooking by themselves. During kid camp, we will stay with kids (But it depend on case!)

5. Stu


6. Oth

Participation in the local events, many opportunities to learn the local wisdom, etc.Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

7. Loc

Small village in the forest area, the population is about 5,000, surrounded by rich nature.The temperature in winter can be minus 5-10 though the inside buildings are warm enough! 75km far from Fukushima nuclear

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 2.5 hours by bus and 45 minutes by car. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host and live in the remote area with a lot of nature, respect to the local custom and life, flexibility, friendliness, positive mind and

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. Japanese and some English.

12. Other

If you want to finish in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among thefollowing dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/08, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, 12/16, 01/15.Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Kawab Gun J 0 0 KID 1 1 91. Su

Let's enjoy summer camp with kids and broaden their perspective of through internatinalvoluntary service!

2. Background

Organized together with is “Aruking-club (AKC)”. They works on the theme of “making good relationship between nature and human beings”. Their aim is to make people know different face of nature…beautiful nature, strong nature, strict nature and generous nature etc. As a bridge between people and nature, they organize a lot of outdoor activities, like 2 weeks summer camp for kids, nature walking, nature watching, outdoor sports etc.

3. Work

Local host will organize some “Kids camps”. Especially there is Non-programing kids campfor 2 weeks on August. It means participants who joins kids, they make a program by themselves during camp. We will prepare, manage and support Kids camp. We support AKC events for example, Oze (One of famous national park in Japan) nature

4. Acc

Yamanoie, it means “mountain house”. You will have your own room. All basic facilities areprovided. There is WIFI here. Volunteers cook by yourself, sometimes you can have dishes with local host. During the camp,

5. Stu


6. Oth

Various enjoyable programs with children, exchange parties, etc.

7. Loc

Mountain area, rich nature. About 150 km of Tokyo. 81% of the village is occupied by the forest and there are 5 clean rivers are going through. It is located near Oze national park.

8. Termin

From Tokyo, about 3 hours by train or 3 hours by bus. Volunteer need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 10th Jul., and can leave Japan after 22:00 31th Aug.).

9. Require

Speaking good Japanese (common language will be Japanese) and strong motivation tocommunicate with kids, enjoy simple life and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization! Experience of kids camp

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month to be paid on their arrivals. There is no fee for vols. from theNGOs charging no fee in their LMTV projects to NICE vols.11. Japanese. One of local host can speak Spanish.


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M MNIC Maki Nag J 0 0 AG 2 1 9NIC Maki Nag J 0

709

AG 2 1 9NIC Maki Nag J 0

710


912


012

AG 2 1 91. Su

Let's preserve way of traditional Japanese life in mountain area!

2. Background

Organized together with Maki Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG). KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative. Maki Farm has 5-10 members and is located in a very isolated area (no accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains!), so once it

3. Work

We will help their organic farming (weeding in rice and vegetable fields, planting vegetables, taking care of goats and hens, etc.) and also carry the things from the town, renovate the trails, help their house work, etc. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and tough.

4. Acc

Building a straw roof(traditional house in Japan!) in farm ,cooking as a group by turn (Vegetarian is possible!)

5. Stu

Volunteer have opportunities learning organic farming, taking care of goats, chickens. Youcan learn traditional way of Japanese life.

6. Oth

Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here). Trekking.

7. Loc

In the deep mountain. Very isolated, but beautiful village near “Japanese Northern Alps”.About 900 meters asl. Something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization.

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 4 hours by express train or 6-8 hours by bus and train. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking some Japanese (common language will be Japanese) and strong motivation towork and enjoy simple life in the isolated area and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization! Skills of agriculture

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. Japanese and a little English.

12. Other

If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 09/24, 10/23, 09/24, 12/16. It was made into a


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M MNIC Tateya Nag J 0 0 AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Tateya Nag J 07

09

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Tateya Nag J 07

10

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Tateya Nag J 09

12

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Tateya Nag J 10

12

AGR 2 1 91. Su

Let's organic farming with various members in highland!

2. Background

Organized together with Tateya Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG). KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative. Tateya Farm has 40 members, they have several backgrounds. LI-MK Maki is one of brunch in KG group.

3. Work

We will help their organic farming (weeding in rice and vegetable fields, planting vegetables, taking care of goats and chicken, etc.) and also making miso and soy-sauce, wooden toy, weaving and dyeing cloths etc. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30- 18:00 with some brakes) and hard.

4. Acc

Building for volunteers in the farm, cooking as a group by turn (Vegetarian is possible!)

5. Stu

Volunteer have opportunities learning organic farming, taking care of cows, goats andchickens. You can learn traditional way of Japanese life.

6. Oth

Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

7. Loc

Otari village is a small village located in the region of stunning natural beauty in thenorthern part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is beautiful village near “Japanese Northern Alps”.

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 4 hours by express train or 6-8 hours by bus and train. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking some Japanese (common language will be Japanese) and strong motivation towork and enjoy simple life in the isolated area and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization! Skills of agriculture

10. Part


12. Other

If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 09/24, 10/23, 09/24, 12/16.


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M MNIC Awara Fuk J 0 0 EDU 2 1 9NICE-

Awara Fuk J 05

07

EDU 2 1 91. Su

Let's broaden perspective of kids through internatinal voluntary service!

2. Background

Organized together with Fukui Hito Machi Kaihatsu Keikaku, founded to making the community space for connecting local people and to renovating the local community. Honjo area in Awara city is famous for Fujino Genkuro, who is benefactor of Luxun to learn medical science in Japan. This group try to make international community space in this area and organize cross-cultural understanding programs for children. It is new project

3. Work

We will 1) organizing the workshop or class for children about cross-cultural understanding,2) maintaining the old Japanese traditional garden for renovation and 3) maintaining the shrine forest.

4. Acc

Renovated house (traditional house!). Cooking as a group by turn.

5. Stu


6. Oth

Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here), to join local events.

7. Locatio

About 200 km north east of Osaka. Awara city is an agricultural city and famous for hot spring. It is close to Tojinbo (high cliffs, a natural treasure)

8. Termin

Osaka (2 hours by express train). From Tokyo, 3.5 hours by bullet train/ 8 hours by highwaybus. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking some Japanese and good English, strong motivation to work with the host, respectto the local custom and life, open mind and flexibility. Experience of communication with kids can be useful!

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. English and Japanese. Local host can speak English very well.

12. Other

If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/08, 07/03.


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Akame Mie J 0 0 ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Akame Mie J 05

07

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Akame Mie J 07

09

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Akame Mie J 07

10

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Akame Mie J 09

12

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Akame Mie J 10

01

ENV 2 1 91. Su

Let's conserve satoyama and sustainable life in mountain area!

2. Background

Organized together with is ‘Akame no Satoyama wo Sodateru Kai’(ASSK), a local environmental NPO, since 1998. In an area between Osaka and Nagoya, there were plans for a golf course and disposal of industrial garbage, but the local community has stopped them with the ‘Woods Trust’ movement. The group was formed in 1996 to collect donations to buy and protect the land, to build an eco-resort to enjoy nature, to maintain forests, to create a

3. Work

We will do a various working to care of the forest such as cutting trees & branches, maintaining the footpaths etc… We will take care and harvesting mushrooms and chestnuts. We also support to organize some environmental events (e.g., to collect edible wild plants, nature observation) in their field.

4. Acc

Single room, in the pension named ‘Eco Resort Akame’. Volunteers cook for themselves.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of how to conserve Satoyama, taking care of forest.

6. Oth


7. Loc

About 60 km east of Osaka. There are famous falls nearby that many hikers visit.

8. Termin

From Osaka, 1 hour by train from each. From Tokyo, 4 hours by bullet train and train or 9hours by bus and train. Volunteer need to arrive at Kansai airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking good Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect to the local custom and life, open mind and flexibility. Skype interview is required.

10. Part


12. Other

If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please choose among thefollowing dates and clearly write on your application form; 02/14, 04/10, 05/08, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, 12/16, 01/15.Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Wazuk Kyo J 0 0 AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Wazuk Kyo J 05

07

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Wazuk Kyo J 07

09

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Wazuk Kyo J 07

10

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Wazuk Kyo J 09

12

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Wazuk Kyo J 10

12

AGR 2 1 91. Su

Let's preserve beautiful green tea farm in Kyoto!

2. Background

Organized together with E-Wasa (EW) from 2015. It means good Japanese tea and is a localNPO created in 2012 to organize agricultural events, support people who live in Wazuka as new tea farmers. Short term workcamps are hosted every year since 2001 by other local group. One of tea farmers who was camp leader in the workcamp in Wazuka was fascinated, so became a tea farmer here. Then, he established EW for future of Wazuka.

3. Work

We will do natural tea farming in abandoned tea farms with EA. After reviving farms, EA will provide it for new tea farmer who want to start as new tea farmer. We will join the local events, weekend workcamp too.

4. Acc

Single room at the volunteer’s house. Cooking by themselves.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of green tea, Matcha.

6. Oth

We have opportunities to show your culture in school. Participation in the local events etc.Sightseeing, short trip (temples, shirines famous places in Nara

7. Loc

About 80 km from the center of Osaka. Most of the peninsula was designated as a quasi-national park.It was selected as “one pf the most beautiful villages in Japan” 2013. A famous landscape known as the "Beautiful Tea

8. Termin

From Osaka/Kyoto: 1 hour and a half by train and bus. It is located near Nara. From Tokyo: 2hours by bullet train then 1 hour and half by train and bus. Volunteer need to arrive at Kansai airport by 08:00 the 1st day,

9. Require

Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect of the local customs and life, open mind and flexibility.

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month (6,000 yen from the 4th month) to be paid on their arrivals.There is no fee for vols. from the NGOs charging no fee in their 11. English and Japanese. Local host can speak English.

12. Other

If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please choose among thefollowing dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/24, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, 12/16.Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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Iwami- Shi J 0 0 SOC 2 1 9NICE-

Iwami-ginzan

Shi J 05

07

SOC 2 1 9NICE-

Iwami-ginzan

Shi J 07

09

SOC 2 1 9NICE-

Iwami-ginzan

Shi J 07

10

SOC 2 1 9NICE-

Iwami-ginzan

Shi J 09

12

SOC 2 1 9NICE-

Iwami-ginzan

Shi J 10

01

SOC 2 1 91. Su

Let's preserve the beautiful forests in the World Natural Heritage!

2. Background

Organized together with the ‘Organization of Green and Water’ (OGW) since 2011. It was founded in 1992. This organization was established to advocate for the importance of the prairie and forest in our ecosystem. They work around Iwami Ginzan, a silver mine, which was registered as a World Heritage site in 2007. The organization wants to care for the forests and prairies. It is important to continue to care for our forests after we have

3. Work

Empowering NEET youth (Communication with them, they can get confidence by the experiences of communicating foreign people, to talk, to do activities). We will do various work to maintain and protect the forests such as cutting bamboos and grasses, burning grasses, etc…

4. Acc

Share the rooms in the house named ‘Yukimi-ru’, it is the center of NEET youth members. Cooked by vols.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of how to conserve Satoyama, maintaining forest, takingcare of world heritage place.

6. Oth


7. Loc

About 250 km northwest of Osaka. Near the Sea of Japan.

8. Termin

From Osaka, 5 hours by bus. From Tokyo, 6 hours by bullet train and train or 12 hours bynight bus and train. Volunteer need to arrive at Kansai airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking good Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host. Interested in nature conservation.

10. Part


12. Other

Pocket money is 30,000 JPY per month. If you want to end on another day (either shorter orlonger), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/08, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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Tokus Tok J 0 0 ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Tokus Tok J 05

07

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Tokus Tok J 07

09

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Tokus Tok J 07

10

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Tokus Tok J 09

12

ENV 2 1 9NICE-

Tokus Tok J 10

01

ENV 2 1 91. Su

Let's make beautiful flower road with local people!

2. Background

Organized together with NPO, ‘Bizan Daigaku(B.D)’ for the first time. They organizeworkcamp with NICE from 2013. They have many types of projects, one of project started “Flower Road Project” from last year in Tokushima city. It made flowerbed along the national road by local citizen. But it is difficult to do daily maintenance (ex. watering, removing grass etc.) for them. So, they want to keep it with international volunteers. B.D. has also other projects,

3. Work

Maintaining flowerbed (ex. watering, removing grass etc.), and support for local event “cleaning up river”, “shopping street” with local people to activate the area and communication with local people. Also volunteers will join local some activities and events.

4. Acc

Single room in ocal apartment house. Breakfast in café, lunch with local people, dinner withlocal host.

5. Study

Volunteer have opportunities to communicate with local people, to join local events a lot.

6. Oth

Awa Odori Festival on August, Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, etc.Participation in the local events etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot

7. Loc

Tokushima City, capital of Tokushima Prefecture, has a population of about 260,000. Thecity is in northern Tokushima Prefecture where the Yoshino River and its tributaries create a delta.

8. Termin

Tokushima airport to Tokushima city 30 minutes by bus. Osaka (5 hours by train, 3 hours bybus. From Tokyo to Osaka, 5 hours by bullet train or 11 hours by night bus. Volunteer need to arrive at Kansai airport by 08:00 the

9. Require

Speaking good Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host.

10. Part


12. Other

If you want to end on another day (either shorter or longer), please choose among thefollowing dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/10, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, 12/16, 01/15.Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Ikata Ehi J 0 0 AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Ikata Ehi J 05

07

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Ikata Ehi J 07

09

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Ikata Ehi J 07

10

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Ikata Ehi J 09

12

AGR 2 1 9NICE-

Ikata Ehi J 10

01

AGR 2 1 91. Su

Let's support orange farming in edge of peninsula !

2. Background

Organized together with Kikuya Community Group (KCG), formed by the local young people to think of the future of their small village. Ikata is famous for its main industry of oranges farming, but has been facing depopulation, lack of workers and aging society since most of young people leave the town. So, the number of abandoned orange farms is increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery. KCG strongly hopes

3. Work

We will help orange farming (It is the main work!! Harvesting, taking care of trees, cutting grass etc., it depend on season! Especially, Nov. to April. is hard!!), support local youth club (If you have chance), and create new activities to animate the town.

4. Acc

Share room at the volunteer’s house. You’ll cook for themselves.

5. Stu

Volunteer have opportunities learning organic orange farming.

6. Oth


7. Loc

In the edge of Sata Peninsula, surrounded by the sea, so fishing is also famous. There areonly 30 houses in this community. The climate is relatively warm though it can be cold in winter.

8. Termin

Matsuyama (2.5 hours by bus). From Tokyo, 12-13 hours by highway bus. Volunteer need to arrive at Kansai airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking good Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect to the localcustom and life, open mind and flexibility. Be ready that work is for quite a long and hard (Especially, Nov. to April.)

10. Part


12. Other

Pocket money is 20,000 JPY per month. If you want to end on another day (either shorter orlonger), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/08, 07/03, 07/31, 09/24, 10/23, Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNIC Minam Ku J 0 1 ENV 4 1 91. Su

Let's make an environmental city, Minamata!

2. Background

Organized together with Shokubutsu Shigen No Chikara’ (Power of Natural Resource), a local NPO to recover natural ecosystem cycles by promoting the regeneration and rebirth of land & sea forests. It’s been hosting short term international workcamps almost every year since 92 that has made a significant impacts to create a forest on the reclaimed land. They will continue forest reconstruction, environmental education, agricultural work and

3. Work

Aim is to make cyclical environmental preservation within the affected areas. We will maintain bamboo forest (cutting bamboo trees etc.), make bamboo charcoals. We will support local farmers (harvesting, taking care of vegetables etc.).

4. Acc

Shared the room in local house. Cooking by yourselves.

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of revival from public disruption(Minamata disease),opportunities learning conservation forest, solving of enviromental

6. Oth

Participation in the local events etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

7. Loc

Southern part of Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu, one of the four main islands of Japan. Itfaces a beautiful semi-closed sea called Shiranui-kai and has some gorgeous natural scenery.

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 4 hours by airplane(to Kagoshima airport) and bus. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 08:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 22:00 on last day).

9. Require

Speaking some Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host.

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month to be paid on their arrivals. There is no fee for vols. from theNGOs charging no fee in their LMTV projects to NICE vols.11. English and Japanese. Local host can speak English.

12. Other

Agricultural Assistance Program (Harvesting paper mulberry trees, citrus fruits, onions, etc.). Ocean life investigation, Environmental education etc.


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M MNIC Kurogi Fuk J 0 0 AGR 8 1 91. Su

Let's make international volunteer movement to connect urban and rural areas!

2. Background

Organized together with Sansonjuku, founded in 1994, maintaining forest and step ricepaddies through the projects which involves people from the city and local. They started 80-days of international workcamp with NICE since 2008 to make the footpath andmaintain the forest. But on July 2012, the hardest rain ever attacked around this area. After that it had serious damages by flood. Their aim is to activate the community and sustain the

3. Work

We will 1) cultivating rice (Ex. rice planting, cutting grass in terraced rice fields (main work),2) to help local farm (green tea, rice and vegetable, etc.), 3) to involves many people who has interesting environmental projects(Ex. to organize environmental class and to support

4. Acc

Egao no mori center (It was Kasahara-higashi elementary school until 2004). Volunteerscook for themselves. There may be some pocket money to support additional cost by the group (e.g..transportation and meals outside

5. Stu

Volunteers will get knowledge of how to conserve Satoyama, taking care of forest, organicfarming.

6. Oth


7. Loc

Southern part of the Fukuoka prefecture. The Yame city is 482.53 km2. There are so many tee trees and terraced paddy fields.

8. Termin

Fukuoka airport (1 hour by train and 1hours by bus). You need to arrive at Fukuoka airportby 10:00 the 1st day, and can leave Japan after 15:00 on last day). From Tokyo to Fukuoka airport, 1.5 hours by airplane or from

9. Require

Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language!! Respect to the local culture and way ofthe local organization! Interested in environmental issues and agriculture. Motivation to work hard, open mind, cooperation with

10. Part


12. Other

There may be some pocket money to support additional cost by the group (e.g.,transportation and meals outside on free days) in some cases.


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M MNIC Yasuo Nag J 0 0 KID 4 1 91. Su

Let's enjoy summer camp with kids and broaden their perspective of through internatinalvoluntary service!

2. Background

Organized together with Green Wood (GW) since 07. GW is a local NPO established in 1993 to promote education of children by experience in nature. They run a school for students from cities, first aid classes, kids exchange projects in the northeast Asia and various types of children’s nature experience camps for community planning. They have many staff members and also short term volunteers (for several days), but need a few longer

3. Work

We will assist to run various types of 3-10 days children’s summer camps such as playing with kids, managing safety, food and other stuffs, helping kids to cook, preparing and cleaning the places. We will be separated to each program to work with local staff, so don’t expect to be there as a group.

4. Acc

Tents in the camping site.

5. Stu


6. Oth

Various enjoyable programs with children, exchange parties, etc.

7. Loc

The south edge of Nagano prefecture and 80% of the village land is forests. 40% of 2,000 inhabitants are aged 65 or more. They have rich nature and a lot of fruit farms!

8. Termin

Tokyo (5-6 hours by highway bus and slow train. You need to arrive at Narita or Haneda airport by 14:00 on Jul. 19 and can leave there after 17:00 on Aug. 31.).

9. Require

Very high motivation to work with kids all day and run outdoor activities even in rain. Good Japanese language and a motivation letter is needed!

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month to be paid on their arrivals. There is no fee for vols. from theNGOs charging no fee in their LMTV projects to NICE vols.11. Japanese


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M MNIC Onum Hok J 0 0 ENV 5 1 91. Su

Let's revive the beautiful Onuma lake!

2. Background

Organized together with Milestone 22, a local NGO to promote voluntary service and international exchange. Short term projects have been organized since 2004. Though Onuma lake has been a popular tourism spot for a long time because of its beautiful scenery, it has been polluted by over use of agricultural chemicals by cattle farming and erosion from abandoned forests with non-native trees. A leader of Fishermen’s Cooperative has bought a

3. Work

We will cut alien trees and planting native trees to create better forest around the lake. Asraising awareness of locals is important, we will also work along the lake by putting stones, check the pollution and making charcoals to purify the water. Also, volunteers will harvest tomato, potato, etc. Volunteer will join some local festivals to involve local

4. Acc

Rental house near the lake. Cooked by vols. by turn.

5. Study

Volunteer have opportunities learning conservation lake.

6. Oth

Excursion, exchange parties, loca events, home-stay, farming experience, school visit,sports, etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places

7. Loc

South of Hokkaido islands, in a national park near Hakodate city which is famous for romantic view in the night, especially for sweet couples!

8. Termin

From Sapporo, 3 hours by express train. From Tokyo, 5 hours by bullet train or 15 hours bynight bus and ferry and 30 hours by ship. You need to arrive at Hakodate airport by 12:00 the 1st day, and can leave Hakodate

9. Require

Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language!! Motivation to actively work in theforests and with local people! There will be short term international workcamp during the program. Japanese language

10. Part

12,000 yen per one month to be paid on their arrivals. There is no fee for vols. from theNGOs charging no fee in their LMTV projects to NICE vols.11. English and Japanese.


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M MNIC Kurogi Fuk J 0 1 ENV 8 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with Sansonjuku, founded in 1994, maintaining forest and step ricepaddies through the projects which involves people from the city and local. They started 80-days of international workcamp with NICE since 2008 to make the footpath andmaintain the forest. But on July 2012, the hardest rain ever attacked around this area. After that it had serious damages by flood. Their aim is to activate the community and sustain the

3. Work

We will 1) help local farms (rice and vegetable, etc. Local farmers has been decreasing next generation year by year), 2) maintain forest (cutting brunched, maintain trails, making fire woods etc.) 2) 3) to involves many people who has interesting environmental projects (Ex. to organize environmental class and to support

4. Acc

Egao no mori center (It was Kasahara-higashi elementary school until 2004). Cooked by vols. by turn.

5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Loc


8. Termin

Fukuoka airport (1 hour by train and 1hours by bus). From Tokyo to Fukuoka airport, 1.5 hours by airplane or from Tokyo to Hakata station, 5.5 hours by bullet train.

9. Require

Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language!! Interested in environmental issues and agriculture. Motivation to work hard, open mind, cooperation with others.

10. Part



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M MNICE-

Mashi Toc J 0 0 ENV 5 1 9NICE-

Mashi Toc J 09

12

ENV 5 1 91. Su

Let's conserve enviroment with various members from Asia!!

2. Background

Organized together with Tochigi Conservation Corps (TCC). Conservation Corps is long term workcamp programs in USA where 10-20 youth work for local development and environment. About 25,000 vols. join every year. To create similar programs in Japan, TCC was created in 2009 by the leader who was a LMTV coordinator of NICE. Because there are few children who are able to play and grown up in nature, TCC creates a children’s forest in

3. Work

We will 1) maintain/ upgrade the children's forest 2) maintain bamboo forest 3) involve many people who has interesting environmental projects (Ex. to organize weekend workcamp) 4) revive the forest in disaster area in Iwaki city, Fukushima that got huge damaged by Tsunami.

4. Acc

Single room in very big beautiful house, it is called Meizai-an. Cooked by vols. by turn. All basic facilities are provided.

5. Stu

Volunteer have opportunities learning conservation forest, solving of enviromental issues.

6. Oth

We have opportunities learning leadership, NPO management, group work, that would be useful for your future. Joining the local

7. Locatio

Mashiko town is located in the east part of Tochigi prefecture and famous for potter, so theatmosphere of the town is artistic with some cultural heritages. The population of the town

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 3-4 hours by train and then, 40 min. from Utsunomiya city by car

9. Require

ONLY Asian.Interests in Environment and local development. Liking to work outside. Flexibility and cooperation are required. Speaking good Japanese.

10. Part

None11. Japanese

12. Other

There may be some pocket money to support additional cost by the group(e.g.,transportation and meals outside on free days) in some cases. You need to get special guidance and applications form Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNICE-

Kurogi Fuk J 0 1 AGR 3 1 91. Su


2. Background

Organized together with Sansonjuku, founded in 1994, maintaining forest and step rice paddies through the projects which involves people from the city and local. They started 80-days international workcamp with NICE since 2008 to make footpath and maintain forests. But on July 2012, the hardest rain ever attacked around this area. After that it had serious damages by flood. Their aim is to activate the community and sustain the program with young

3. Work

We will 1) help local farms who had damaged by the hardest rain (rice, tea and vegetable etc.), 2) lead international workcamp and LMTV program as coordinator, 3) support local host events.

4. Acc

Egao no mori center (It was Kasahara-higashi elementary school until 2004). Volunteerscook for themselves. There may be some pocket money to support additional cost by the group (e.g.,transportation and meals outside

5. Stu


6. Oth


7. Loc


8. Termin

Fukuoka airport (1 hour by train and 1hours by bus). From Tokyo to Fukuoka airport, 1.5 hours by airplane or from Tokyo to Hakata station, 5.5 hours by bullet train.

9. Require

ONLY Asian. Speaking some Japanese and good English! Motivation to learn and speakJapanese language!! Experience of workcamp or LMTV project. Interested in environmental issues and agriculture. Motivation to

10. Part

None11. Japanese and English. Local host can speak English.

12. Other

We will specially welcome full participation, but 05/01-07/31 or 09/01-11/30 are alsowelcomed! You need to get special guidance and applications form before you will apply, so send inquiry to us!Picture (Area) Picture (Work) Picture

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M MNICE-

Iwaki Fuk J 0 0 MA 1 1 91. Su

Let's revival Fukushima through international voluntary movement!!

2. Background

Organized together with Fukushima Conservation Corp (FCC). Conservation Corps is longterm. Conservation Corps is long term workcamps in USA where 10 -20 youth work for local development and environment. About 25000vols. join every year. To create similar programs in Japan, FCC was created 2011 after the Great East Japan Earthquake East Japan. Iwaki city has still damage caused by harmful rumour. FCC start various activities to work in the field and forest, maintain

3. Work

We will 1) work in rice fields and vegetable with local people, 2) revive the forest in disaster area in Iwaki city that got huge damaged by Tsunami Iwaki city that got huge damaged by Tsunami, 3) to communicate many local people who evacuate from radioactivity.

4. Acc

Volunteer house. Volunteers cook for themselves. All basic facilities are provided.

5. Stu

olunteer have opportunities learning conservation forest, solving of enviromental issues.

6. Oth

We will have a time to learn a leadership, NPO management, group work, that would be useful for your future. Joining the local

7. Loc

Iwaki city is located in the south-eastern corner of Fukushima Prefecture, Iwaki is one the largest city in Japan.

8. Termin

From Tokyo, 4 hours by train (2.5 hours by express train) or 3 hour by bus.

9. Require

Interests in Environment and local development. Liking to work outside. Flexibility and cooperation are required. Speaking good Japanese (We use Japanese mainly).

10. Part

None11. Japanese and some English.

12. Other

You need to get special guidance and applications form before you will apply, so send inquiry to us!


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Project 3: Group Workcamps

- Let's organize together! -

++Examples!

Workcamps organized for specific groups like schools, NGOs, student groups, companies, governments, local communities, etc.

Contents (types of works, places, periods, finance, types/ numbers of volunteers, etc.) just depend on the needs of the groups and hosts.

There are huge demands to input workcamp elements (voluntary works and collective life) in (mostly, existing) programs of the society such as school/ company trips, training of youth/ new workers, seminars and language classes, etc.

We need good training/ preparation especially for those who were not so motivated in the beginning, but then why not to improve those programs by utilizing our know-how and networks for the better world! And we can involve new kinds of people who never apply alone or have no opportunities where else.

This can also be fund raining project if the group can use a lot of money for it!

Volunteers of the sending or both sides are recruited as a group (not individually from different routes) though there are two cases that all members of the groups automatically join or some ones of the groups join optionally.

Usually, workcamp NGOs in both sides plan/ organize together and provide each leader. It is also possible to do by 3 (or more) countries!

3-2) Why are they organized ?

3-3) Who can join/ send/ host?

3-1) What are Group Workcamps?3-1) What are Group Workcamps?3-1) What are Group Workcamps?

3-2) Why are they organized ?3-2) Why are they organized ?

3-3) Who can join/ send/ host?3-3) Who can join/ send/ host?

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1) 8 days in Apr. since 2002 near Sydney in Australia where 15 students of the vocational school worked in the aboriginal community (organized together with IVP Australia).

2) 14 days in Jun. 2015 in the community farm of Hokkaido, Japan with 20 youth from the first aid group in Wales, UK (with UNA UK).

3) 4 days in Jul. 2004 in Mongolia where 70 adult workers from Osaka, Japan worked in the farm and built a

house for the orphanage (with MCE Mongolia).

4) 14 days in Feb. 2015 in Semarang, Indonesia where 20 youth from Medical Universities of both countries checked the health of street children (with IIWC Indonesia).

So, we want to hear from you;

< Number of Groups workcamps organized >

1) Sending org. makes draft plan with a group.2) Sending org. propose it to the hosting org.

3) Hosting org. finds the local partners, modify the plan with them and answer to sending org.

4) Hosting & sending org. make an agreement.* There can be the other way that hosts plan first and then, try to find a group to come.

As above mentioned, just up to agreements on both sides (the host and the coming group).It can be any time & length of a year.

Anywhere if the groups & the hosts like!

We can also host your groups in Japan.

3-4) How to organize?3-4) How to organize?3-4) How to organize? GW 事業数の推移

3-5) Where and When organized ?

1) Are you interested to do it with us!?2) Do you have any possible local hosts?

If so, where, who and what kind of works?3) Do you have any possible groups to

Japan? If so, what kind of groups and plans?Please don't hesitate to contact to;

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Blue: Outgoing (Japanese groups went abroad)

Green: Incoming (foreign groups came to Japan)

Yellow: National (Japanese groups did in Japan)

Red: National -– one day activities

02 年 03 年 04 年 05 年3-5) Where and When organized ?3-5) Where and When organized ?

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Project 4: Weekend Workcamps

NICE has been organizing weekend workcamps (mostly for 2-4 days) since 1993.

Around 150 projects are organized annually, normally by the teams of NICE members, together with the

local hosts, many of which also host STV (short term international workcamps) and LMTV.

* Project info. is available and updated only in Japanese at http://www.nice1.gr.jp/weekend/.

We have some international volunteers in our weekend workcamps who are living in Japan, who have joined

STV/ LMTV and from 2014, also organized bilateral weekend workcamps in Japan and Asia. And now, we have

decided to recruit international volunteers in some selected projects directly!

General qualifications are same as Short Term Workcamps (See page 7).

















(= Very Short Term Workcamps for less than 7 days)

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Let's enjoy your life with nature in Osaka!

2. Background

‘Hamuro club’ since 2009. 67% of land in Japan is covered with forest and 40% of them is human- made planted forest called SATOYAMA, where people used to get many things to live such as foods and energys. SATOYAMA need to be taken care of to maintain its biodiversity and to keep water adjustment function. Our ancestors had protected and utilized the forest in ecological and sustainable way, which was neglected by modernization. We will try to revive it in this new way of global voluntary power!! Most of the members of local groups are aged 50-70, so they expect our participation of youth and

3. Work

We will work in the forest to maintain it. We cus woods, bamboos, sometimes chop firewoods.

4. Accommodat

Simple renovated house. Cooking with firewood. Sleeping bag is needed. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

5. Study theme


6. Other activiti


7. Location

Takidani fudo, Tondabayashi city in Osaka. 60 km south of Osaka city

8. Terminal

The closest International airport is Kansai international airport in Osaka. From Osaka city to themeeting point, it will take 1 hour by train. You need to arrive at Kansai airport on the day before Saturday and can leave there after 21:00 on

9. Requirement

Interest in nature conservation. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle is needed!

10. Partici

5,000 JPY

11. Langu


12. Other

None


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Project 5: Other types of projects

NICE organizes various kinds of other activities mainly by its members!

The following two activities are just a part of them (there are over 30 volunteers’ teams!)

- Green the land & heart to stop climate change -

This is a global common action to1. Plant trees (or other actions to

decrease CO2)2. Study/ discuss on the climate

change issue3. Write “my action” on “Tanzaku”

papers

Tanzaku papers are collected and exhibited in the G8 Summit, the UNESCO Conference, etc.It was started by NICE in 2008 (co-organized with NVDA, CCIVS and CONCORDIA)/ collaborated with any NGOs & people of all over the world.

Tanabata is a Japanese old custom from the old, romantic tale and people write wishes on the Tanzaku papers and hang them on the bamboo trees in the night of 7th July every year!

- Protect the water & encourage the women -

Eco sponge is made of acryl with which you can wash most of dishes without washing soap by its special function (no sanitation problem!).

It was started by NICE in 2003 (International year of Freshwater) and have been made/ used in many workcamps, local communities, schools, etc. by the NGOs in the world. It is also one of two official common actions of NVDA.

From 2009, women in the slam area of Hanoi, Vietnam started making the sponges with the great help of SJV that are brought back by the Japanese vols. and sold in the festivals, seminars, etc. for income generation of those women.

b) Aims:

Decrease CO2 emission by practical actions Raise awareness on climate change

Promote cooperation among NGOs and people

b) Aims:

Protect the river/ lake water and your health Support the life of disadvantaged women

Save cost to buy soap and time to wash dishes

5-1) World Tanabata Action5-1) World Tanabata Action5-1) World Tanabata Action 5-2) Eco Sponge Action5-2) Eco Sponge Action5-2) Eco Sponge Action

c) Results

Since 2008, 27 NGOs in 21 countries reported and 15,882 persons planted 822,831 trees and 21,427 tanzaku papers

were collected.

c) Results

Eco sponges Selling in the festival

Woman in Hanoi Her house on the river

Since 2012, 918 sponges were made and sold in Japan that generated 2,750 US$ and about 1,800 US$ was directly supported to the women!

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