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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 (<strong>JAPAN</strong>ESE) 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. 24
Facilities: Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a kitchen, a lavatory and a bathroom. A TV, an air conditioner and a refrigerator furnished. Meals: All meals will be provided in the dormitory. What to bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring work clothes (long sleeved shirts and long pants), indoor shoes, a hat/cap and a swimwear to use when helping with the resident’s bath time. Note: Volunteers who are broad-minded, friendly and always smile when talking to the people are most welcome. Basic Japanese skill would be helpful to communicate with them. You can go swimming, hiking on a mountain nearby, taking a walk, riding a horse during day-offs. Location: Oshima is 1 hour and 45 minutes away by high speed boat from Takeshiba or 30 minutes flight from Haneda Airport. The sea around the island is so beautiful that it is most popular among snorkelers and divers. URL: Izu Oshima Turist Information: http://www.town.oshima.tokyo.jp/english/index.html Oshima meguminosono: http://www.oshima-megumi.jp/ Tokai Kisen Co. Ltd.: http://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/english/ Remarks PLEASE be aware: it is the facility for MENTALY RETARDED PEOPLE. Volunteers who studied the field of welfare or social security or who have experiences of similar activities are most desirable. Volunteers need to have some understanding of people who are mentally retarded (with autism disorder, Down syndrome etc.) or developmentally disabled, and to have basic skills of nursing care. * Jargon words editorial supervision by Meguminosono CIEEJ1318 Kunimi-en/YAMANASHI DISA/SOCI Length: 1 st – 7 th September Volunteers: 2 (female only) Age: over 18 Language: English / Japanese Host Organization: Kunimi-En Airport: Narita International Airport Terminal: JR Kajikasawa Station Background: Kunimi-En is a school and home for mentally challenged people, and was founded in 1996 as "A big home where everyone cares for everyone". The main aim of this school is to provide mentally handicapped people with a comfortable living space, treating them as individuals with dignity, so that they feel at home and enjoy their lives while they stay. All 25
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