Volunteer in Japan

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See Wwoofing in Japan: Cultural Immersion Through Volunteer Vacations by Matt Uchimaru for one participant report.

If you do not see the volunteer program you want, look under Worldwide for volunteer programs located in several different regions.

Contact the program directors to confirm costs, dates, and other details (Disclaimer).

United Planet
Experience Japanese Culture in a Completely Unique Way
Volunteer opportunities in Japan include working with Non Profit Organizations which provide services for the local community. The first option involves volunteering at a community center for the handicapped. The second option involves work at a factory that produces environmentally-friendly soaps, primarily employing disabled people. These volunteer opportunities will open your eyes to the various sides of Japanese society, beyond the public consumer & economic culture.

Cost: Varies with duration of your stay.
Dates: Ongoing; begins on the first and third Sunday of every month.
Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Telephone: 617-267-7763.
Email: quest@unitedplanet.org
Website: www.unitedplanet.org

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NICE (Never-ending Workcamps Exchange)
Applicants must contact workcamp organization in their home country.

Contact: 2-4-2-701 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan; in@nice1.gr.jp, nice1.gr.jp/indexe.htm.

Service Civil International Workcamps SCI US
SCI is an exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including Japan. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues.

Contact: Service Civil International (SCI), 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA, 22932; Tel. 1-206-350-6585.
Email: sciivs.placement@gmail.com
Visit www.sci-ivs.org for an application.

WWOOF Japan
U.S. contact provides list of 40-50 organic host farmers in Japan to members and can assist with teaching internships and visas. Membership costs $40.

Contact: Honcho 2-jo, 3-chome 6-7, Higashi-ku, Sapporo 065-0042, Japan; fax. 011-81-11-780-4908; info@wwoofjapan.com, www.wwoofjapan.com.