WORKCAMP PROGRAM IN JAPAN 2013
WORKCAMP PROGRAM IN JAPAN 2013
WORKCAMP PROGRAM IN JAPAN 2013
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foodstuff supplied, and the lunch will be provided at the work places.<br />
What to bring:<br />
Please bring clothes which are suitable for activities such as T-shirts, pants, and sneakers.<br />
Also bring toiletries, towels and other items for daily life. For outdoor activities, you may<br />
need a hat/cap and rainwear. A sleeping bag may be needed as well. Volunteers are<br />
requested to introduce their own countries by showing photos and maps, teaching<br />
children’s songs and plays, or introducing recipes.<br />
Note:<br />
We strongly recommend you to study about the history of Hiroshima, before coming to<br />
Japan.<br />
Location:<br />
NPO Yomogi no atelier and Project NOW! are located in Hiroshima city, which has overcome<br />
and recovered from the tragedy of atomic bombing and now is the biggest city in<br />
Chugoku-Shikoku Region.<br />
URL:<br />
NPO Yomogi no atelier (<strong>JAPAN</strong>ESE): http://yomoginoatorie.com/<br />
Project NOW! (ENGLISH) http://www.p-now.com/?lang=en<br />
Remarks:<br />
Volunteers have to bear transportation cost both between JR Hiroshima station (Meeting<br />
point) and Kumano-cho (where you stay), and between JR Hiroshima station and Hiroshima<br />
City University (the venue of Peace camp). The cost will be approximately 2,500 JPY.<br />
CIEEJ1308 MSSP (Meisei Summer School Project)/ TOKYO LANG/YOUTH<br />
Length:<br />
21 st July – 5 th August<br />
Volunteers: 6<br />
Age: over 18<br />
Language:<br />
English<br />
Host Organization: Meisei University<br />
Terminal:<br />
Narita International Airport<br />
Background:<br />
MSSP stands for Meisei Summer School Project, which offers free English classes to junior<br />
high school students and elementary or/and junior high school pupils (age 6 to 15) in the<br />
neighborhood of Hino city. Volunteer students of Meisei University who are interested in<br />
teaching English and planning to be English teachers run this project. Based on the<br />
theoretical assumption, they prioritize activity-based teaching rather than the traditional<br />
cramming style. Its philosophy is that English teaching and learning are fun and its aim is to<br />
develop communication ability in English of the participants.<br />
Work:<br />
Volunteers will participate in MSSP.<br />
- Teach English to junior high school students and elementary school pupils together with<br />
Meisei University students.<br />
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