WORKCAMP PROGRAM IN JAPAN 2013

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y beautiful nature. Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a World Heritage site, is about 40 minutes away by car. From JR Oda-shi station, it takes 60 min by bus to get to the Nature Museum. URL: The Shimane Nature Museum of Mt.Sanbe (<strong>JAPAN</strong>ESE) http://nature-sanbe.jp/sahimel/ National Sambe Youth friendship center (<strong>JAPAN</strong>AESE) http://sanbe.niye.go.jp/ Remarks: Japanese skill (able to understand daily conversation) would be required. You are expected to help visitors showing around the exhibits. Since there are various duties in Sahimel, volunteers who have interests in many different fields and with spirits of challenge are most desirable. Volunteers who love the nature and are eager to experience country life are also welcome. Homestay may be arranged (TBD). Approximately 5,000 YEN will be needed for sightseeing a day for the transportation fee and some entrance fee for the landmarks. CIEEJ1320 Kaleodoscope Museum of Furano/HOKKAIDO CULT/ART Length: Mid July – Late August Volunteers: 2 Age: over 18 Language: English / Japanese Sponsor: Kaleidoscope Museum of Furano Terminal: Shin-chitose international airport Station: Yamabe station on JR Hokkaido Nemuro line Background: The museum was an elementary school until recently, and then was closed after 98 years of history. The school building is now put in reuse as Kaleidoscope Museum. The curator Mr. Ikuya Mitsui says “kaleidoscopes are seen at their best when exhibited in an environment old and historical. I looked for the oldest closed school in the area.” The museum shows images on the wall projected from penlight style kaleidoscopes. “Kaleidoscope was invented 200 years ago. This is a new type of kaleidoscope people can share joy of watching beautiful images together. I’d like to spread this new type and hand it down to next generations, even for another 100 years” Work: middle 1. Maintenance on the museum/school building (cleaning and moving equipment) 2. A guide for general visitors to the museum 3. Help to organize the activities involving the group of children (primary and schools) from Fukushima prefecture 4. Assist in the music concert 5. Harvesting agricultural products Accommodation: Staying in the building of the host organization/camp Facilities and : A kitchen, bathroom and washing machine are available, and the internet is 28
accessible. No pay phone, no convenience store is nearby. Meals: All meals will be provided. What to bring: A sleeping bag, working clothes (T-shirt, jeans and sneakers - long-sleeved are preferable as mornings and evenings get so chilly in Hokkaido.) A cap, spare clothes for change, toiletry, soaps, and anything you need in your daily life. Something that shows your country, games, songs and some toys with which you can play with children together. Note: It is preferable if volunteers understand basic Japanese. Not acceptable if allergic to cats and dogs. Location: 8.6km from JR Furano station, 4.5 km from JR Yamabe station Furano is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan. The city is well known for its lavender fields, which is heavenly in June through August, and its agricultural products which come out in far better quality due to the climate of warm days and cool nights in summer until Furano claims it is food lovers’ heaven! URL: Kaleidoscope Museum of Furano (Japanese) http://www.Furabi.net/ Furano-Tourism Association(ENGLISH): http://www.furanotourism.com/english/home.htm Kaleidoscopes Japan(ENGLISH) : http://kaleidoscopes.jp/eng/artists.htm CIEEJ1321 Takatsuki-so/OSAKA ELD/FEST Length: 24 th July – 6 h August Volunteers: 3 Age: over 18 Language: English / Japanese Host Institution: Takatsuki-so, Nursing Home for the aged Airport: Kansai International Airport Terminal: JR Settsu Tonda Station Background: The host institution, "Takatsuki-So" is a nursing home for elderly people requiring special care, which was founded in 1982 in OSAKA and owned by the local government. There are about 100 people of 65 or more years old staying in the facility, who are physically or mentally handicapped and in need of help for their daily lives. There is also a day care center attached and approximately 130 elderly, and 50 handicapped people come to the center to receive the "day care service". For example, they can take a bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also offered. The staff is also engaged in visiting-home helper service, helping the elders take a bath, cooking meals and helping with other matters in their daily lives. There are approximately 190 households that use this visiting service. The institution provides the area with comprehensive services and takes a central position in the field of welfare in the community. Work: 1. Volunteers will be engaged in helping elderly and physically handicapped people living in the facility with their daily routines. 29
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