WORKCAMP PROGRAM IN JAPAN 2013

2. Communicating with them, eating meals/helping bath time/assisting the wheelchairs.
Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the Takatsuki-So, which used to be a dormitory for the
staff of the institution and the rooms are all in Japanese style.
Facilities:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a small kitchen, and a shower room. Internet
access is available at the office. Public phone and a small shop are available nearby.
Meals:
All meals will be provided in the institution and volunteers will have meals with the staff
and the elders either staying or visiting the facility.
What to bring:
Please bring indoor shoes and sneakers, toiletries, clothing suitable for the work (T-shirts,
work pants), towels and sanitary goods. No skirt/short pants are allowed. One-piece is okay
for day-offs.
Note:
Basic Japanese skills would be helpful to enjoy the project but it is not a must.
Location:
Takatsuki-So is located in Takatsuki-shi (city) ,Osaka prefecture. It is easily accessible from
downtown Osaka, the second largest city in Japan, and Kyoto, the most famous ancient
capital in Japan. Volunteers might enjoy visiting those cities on their day-offs.
URL: Takatsuki-So (JAPANESE) http://www.tcn.zaq.ne.jp/akbgu100/top.htm
Remarks:
Volunteers are expected to act respectfully and with consideration for others, and talk with
those elderly people in a friendly manner. Those who value communication with the elderly
people, and can work cooperatively are most desirable. If you can sing Japanese songs, the
elderly people will love to listen to you.
CIEEJ1322 Neiraku kyodo gakusya#2/HOKKAIDO(TBD) AGRI/EDU
※CIEEJ1301 Neiraku kyodo gakusya#1 was already finished in Feb 2013.
Length:
Late July
Volunteers: 3
Age: over 18
Language:
English / Japanese
Host Institution: Neiraku Kyodo Gakusha
Terminal:
JR Sapporo Station
Nearest airport: Shin-Chitose airport
When booking a fight, make sure you arrive in the morning of the meeting date (at the
latest). Otherwise you will not get to the meeting point on time. The project site is very far
from the airport. All transportation fees will be on the volunteer when you are late.
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