WORKCAMP PROGRAM IN JAPAN 2013

abundant nature and a number of national parks. Hokkaido attracts millions of tourists
from other regions in Japan with its vast wilderness, and its breezy, dry air is another
attraction in summer. Kembuchi is a small town with the population of 4000, located in
north central part of Hokkaido. The nearest airport is Shin-Chitose, and it roughly takes 2
hour and a half to get to the town by train. Volunteers may fly there either via Narita or
Kansai International Airport. Direct flights from Korea to Sin-Chitose are also available.
Remarks:
You may find it difficult to talk with students because they are not good at oral
communication. Please plan activities everyone can enjoy without using actively using
oral-communication such as music tapes, CDs, paintings, exercises, dance and game are
appreciated.
Volunteers with strong motivation and interests in Japanese culture and social welfare are
welcome.
URL: Kembuchi town (JAPANESE) http://www.town.kembuchi.hokkaido.jp/
The important point is you enjoy yourselves doing the work or creative activities with the
students, and do together in the friendly manner.
CIEEJ1317 Izu-oshima/TOKYO DISA/SOCI
Length:
20 th August -3 rd September
Volunteers: 4
Age: over 18
Language: English / Japanese
Host Institution: Musashino-kai Oshima Meguminosono
Airport:
Narita International Airport
Terminal: Takeshiba Passenger Boat Terminal (JR Hamamatsu-cho Station)
Background:
The host institution, "Musashino-Kai" runs many facilities for the retarded, and/or elderly
people, and orphans. They accept people who are physically or mentally handicapped and
are in need of help in their daily lives. For example, the people can take a bath and have
meals with help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also offered.
The staff is also engaged in visiting-home helper service, helping people take a bath,
cooking their meals and doing other general help in their daily lives. There are 2 facilities,
Oshima Megumi-no-Sono and Oshima Megumi-no-Sono#2 in Oshima Island, and
approximately 80 mentally retarded people are living with support in each facility .
Work:
Volunteers will be engaged in maintenance of the facilities, such as changing sheets
making beddings and folding clothes. You will also help people living in the facility (Age
from 20-60) with their daily routines, such as taking a bath, eating meals and doing exercise.
Volunteers will also join activities such as ceramic arts and crafts and be encouraged to
interact with the people at the facility.
Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory.
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