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29.Sep - 03.Oct 2024
TOKUSHIMA, Japon

OI 36

  • chantiers 1-3 semaines
  • CULT
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24V-0929A
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 9000 JPY

Remarque

Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the osettai culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners

  • Code : NICE-24V-0929A
  • Dispo : 5M / 5F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG / ISH
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming Ohenro (pilgrims) who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. The pilgrims walk through this village before visiting Kakurin-ji temple; the 20th temple out of 88 temples of the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage. However, there are problems which should be solved such as aging and depopulation of the community these days, and locals haven t been able to find solutions for those problems. On the other hand, since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage locals are trying to find new ways for omotenashi (hospitality). Volunteers who have been working on the project have come up with ideas for the reuse of vacant and abandoned land. Local host Oi have finally decided that they can freely renovate and modify the vacant houses. Moreover, the site is in a good location, with mountains, a river and fields. It is up to the volunteers from now on to decide how to develop the project. The aim is for the volunteer members to clean up the abandoned houses and village landscape and transform it into a village that people will want to visit to take photos, as it used to be a village where people came and went since ancient times.

TRAVAIL

1) Supporting for harvesting and shipping during the peak of the Japanese star anise (shikimi) harvest season. 2) Supporting for harvesting and shipping of sudachi (Japanese citrus fruit) at the peak of harvest season. 3) Supporting for activities such as writing English guides in various places in the town for foreign pilgrims. 4) Cleaning of vacant houses, support for carrying out furniture, pruning of cedar cypress branches in abandoned mountain forests, picking up plastic rubbish from the sea and river, and utilization of vacant houses. 5) Maintenance of Asagimadara flying sites, maintenance of firefly flying sites, etc.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

SITUATION

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people

30.Sep - 14.Oct 2024
SELHEIMAR ECOVILLAGE, Islande

SELHEIMAR-THE ECOVILLAGE

  • chantiers 1-3 semaines
  • ENVI
  • CULT
  • AGRI
  • WF420
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 400 EUR

Remarque

The first day of the camp is Arrival Day and the last day of the camp is Departure Day. The minibus will be at the meeting point in Reykjavik on the first day of the workcamp in the morning and arrive again at the Meeting point / BSI station in Reykjavik in the evening on the last day of the workcamp.Remember that you must arrange for your stay in Iceland before and after the work camp.

  • Code : WF420
  • Dispo : 4M / 4F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 35

PARTENAIRE

Worldwide Friends (WF), was founded in 2001 as a non-profit organization promoting nature and peace-oriented activities for volunteers wanting to spend some time in Iceland. Our main theme for this year is to give education about the 17 Sustainable Goals of the United Nations and to clean the whole coastline of Iceland. The main activities that we offer are workcamps, seminars, local events, and exchange programs suitable both for young people and adults.

TRAVAIL

The heart of the SElheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals possibility instead of their limitations, SElheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of SElheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community of an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of SElheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself. The main work in this camp will be in forestry called Eilur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property painting or fixing things. During the winter volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Working hours are 09.00 to 16.00 with one hour break for lunch and there are some coffee breaks as well.Our work will depend on weather conditions, which is why we must be flexible. You should be prepared for unfriendly weather, as they say: if you dont like the Icelandic weather, just wait 5 minutes it might change.It is a community where people with or without special needs live and work together. SElheimar is a pioneer of practicing organic farming. In SElheimar there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmental-friendly projects in SElheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends in SElheimar. The house is across the village and has 4 double rooms with a private bathroom each, a fully equipped kitchen, and common areas. The common areas are shared with some of the local workers.Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bags, but beds and sheets are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge.Food is included for the duration of the work camp; however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. We provide a well-balanced and healthy variety of food products that includes a wide variety of whole grains, seasonal fruits and amp; vegetables, pantry staples, and dairy products. We try to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet by cutting down our meat intake and we usually encourage volunteers to try more sustainable foods.

SITUATION

SElheimar, Icelands first and only eco-village, is located in southwest Iceland, 80 kilometres long (50 miles) east of ReykjavEk. The area around the house is great for hiking.We will also concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening, volunteers from different countries will be in charge of presenting their country of origin and culture in an informal way. It can be a presentation, a game, theatre ( the form of introduction is up to you Therefore, we encourage you to bring along some food, photos, or anything interesting related to your country for a fun and informative evening amongst other volunteers. WF Iceland will organize reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights, such as waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam vents, or even icebergs. Golden Circle is Included in the camp feeThis workcamp gives you the opportunity to spend an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while exploring creativity, environmental issues, and intercultural learning.The area around the house is also great for hiking. Plan ahead, share your travel plans, stay on the trail, properly dispose of waste, leave areas as you found them, and do not approach or feed wildlife. Don t go for high and steep mountains without a professional guide.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Volunteers should bring appropriate clothes for outdoor work (waterproof), but also clothes for working inside the warm greenhouses.

30.Sep - 31.Oct 2024
NURSTE KULA, Estonie

ALLIKSAARE HORSE FARM VI

  • chantiers 1-3 semaines
  • EST AL6
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 60 EUR

Remarque

It is possible to join for several camp shifts in a row

  • Code : EST AL6
  • Dispo : 2M / 3F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG / ENG
  • Age : 18 - 88

PARTENAIRE

Hiiumaa, according to the Nordic sagas, emerged from the Baltic Sea as a small islet more than 10 000 years ago. The island of Hiiumaa was first mentioned in historical documents as a deserted island called Dageida in 1228. The first inhabitants settled down at the end of the 13th century. Nowadays, Hiiumaa is the second biggest island of Estonia with an area of 965 sq. km and a population of around 9 000. It has many historical and nature sights, and there are kind people known for their hospitality and good sense of humor. The island is referred to as a remote area of Europe, and EstYES feels particularly proud developing international voluntary projects for over twenty years there. EstYES has been cooperating with eco-farms all over Estonia for solidarity and practical support to local people who work in the agricultural sector keeping traditional lifestyle and developing new eco-farming despite all difficulties. Alliksaare Farm on Hiiumaa Island is one of such projects. This is an organic farm promoting sustainable lifestyle, and this camp is proposed for volunteers who appreciate and share its values, want to learn more about it and to help hard working people. Alliksaare Farm breeds an endangered breed of horses called Estonian Native horses. Alliksaare Farm also has an important task taking care of coastal meadows which are international birds migration area under protection of NATURA Program.Video of past camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEAc2Sch6f8

TRAVAIL

Alliksaare Farm s main direction is horse breeding. At the moment there are around 150 horses on the farm. The work is diverse: it is to take care and maintain the pastures located by the sea – clearing around the pastures, building or removing fences, repairing fences, cleaning the stable. Another work is cleaning the coast nearby the farm from rubbish brought by storms. There can be some work for preparing food for horses for a winter time. But the most important work is with horses directly – taking care of them and to train horses. We have horses of any age, but mostly young horses, so depending on your experience and willingness to learn, it is possible to learn how to take care and train horses of all ages. For example socializing and training foals, halter train yearlings and saddle and/or carriage train young horses. The work will be mainly outdoors. Working time is 6-7 hours a day. Work will be done under some supervision and guidance of the local host but also quite a lot independently.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

The accommodation conditions are very simple – in caravans, however beds are provided. Please bring your sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available on site. There is a kitchen with all necessary equipment for cooking. Ingredients for food will be provided, but you need to cook by yourselves. We ask you to keep the living and common areas clean (washing dishes, cleaning the floors, etc).

SITUATION

LocationAlliksaare farm is located in Nurste Kula, Emmaste parish, Hiiumaa island. Hiiumaa is situated in the western part of Estonia, 130km from Tallinn. More information available on the following websites: www.emmaste.ee, www.hiiumaa.ee, www.visitestonia.com TerminalAirport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn. From Tallinn airport plane to Hiiumaa leaves twice a day https://eestilennud.ee. Or you get there by bus. For this take bus nr 2 or 15 going to the city centre. Buses stop at Tallinn Bus Station (Bussijaam). From there buses go to Hiiumaa two times per day taking you straight there (including ferry transportation from the mainland). Timetables are available online at www.tpilet.ee (bus from Tallinn to Hiiumaa), https://transport.tallinn.ee/ (transport in Tallinn).Leisure timeThere are a lot of natural picturesque sights on the island as well as good possibilities for swimming in the sea or hiking in the forest. It is planned to visit other parts of Hiiumaa Island on the week-end. Hiiumaa offers a lot of various cultural events in summer time and you will have the possibility to join them. In spring and autumn you can enjoy birds watching as their migration route goes over island. This camp is perfect for people who enjoy being close to the nature and are interested in traditional way of rural living.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Special requirementsYou have to be open-minded and ready to adapt to the simple conditions of the common life in Estonian countryside. Be ready for independent work staying without permanent supervision. Please consider that the work is mainly farm work which can be hard at some time. It is great if you have experience with horses. It is helpful if you have some technical skills: repair machines, building, use chainsaws, etc. Driving license is an advantage. Smoking and drinking alcohol are not permitted on the farm. Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute a single fee of 60 Euro towards the costs of general administration. Fee does not depend on the duration of your stay. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp to the bank account. If you cannot make bank transfer please contact your sending organization for solution.

04.Oct - 25.Oct 2024
Kenya

MIWANI PRIMARY SCHOOL

  • chantiers 1-3 semaines
  • KIDS
  • MANU
  • KVDA/STV/10A
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 300 EUR

Remarque

THEME: HIV Stigma and discrimination in KenyaEven though awareness of HIV and AIDS in Kenya is high, many people living with the virus still face stigma and discrimination. Studies have shown that although people are aware of the basic facts about HIV and AIDS, many are not informed of the most in-depth knowledge that addresses issue of stigma. One report revealed that of healthcare facilities that have policies to protect people living with HIV against discrimination, only a third admitted to implementing such policies. People are still afraid to disclose their status and will often avoid health centers that provide HIV services from fear of being seen by neighbours or community members.Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya and therefore men who have sex with men face a high level of stigma and discrimination. In an attempt to find out to what extend HIV is affecting the gay community, a census for homosexuals would be the most effective methodology but with homosexual still illegal, it i

  • Code : KVDA/STV/10A
  • Dispo : 10M / 10F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

Project overviewMiwani Primary School is in the north coast, situated in Miwani village, Ganda location in Malindi Constituency. It is a community school run by Maziwani Primary School with the full support of both the community and the local government. Miwani has 158 pupils with a team of 9 teachers who work under very difficult and appalling situation in order to educate these kids. The village has a population of about 1000 people respectively. The school was established in 2011 following the need to start another school given that the population had increased and the other public schools were a distance away. As it were, a few structures were set up with the help of local government and the school began running.The school is in the heart of the village and enjoys serenity and tranquility of nature. However, most community members lack education thus is faced with a lot of economic hardships and poverty as a result. Therefore, the support extended to the school remains minimal considering the life challenges that they undergo. In order to seal this gap, Mafanikio Community Based Organization has partnered with the school, local government and the county government in order to provide intervention measures to improve the school infrastructure, provision of learning instructional materials, international volunteer services and school feeding program as a way of providing a conducive learning environment. Project descriptionThe project has short- and long-term goals that shall ensure that it stands on its own after a span of two years. The goals include;Teaching Mathematics, English and amp; Social studiesSports and amp; games activitiesCommunity meetings participationCommunity developmentIdentifying weak students and focusing on their potential strengthsAssisting the head teacher in admin workThe short-term goals include;1.Providing furniture to the teachers (tables and amp; chairs)2.Construction of 3 ToiletsThe long term goals;1.Borehole2.Classrooms and3.Fence The government has pledged to construct two classrooms in aid of school development. As a way of supporting the school, the local government together with other stakeholders shall organize for a fundraising for another classroom in December 2017.Project activitiesI Offering teaching services to the children especially in Mathematics, English and amp; ScienceI Organizing educational trips and talent show activitiesI Helping out in the poultry project (management and amp; operation) and to some extent manual workI Supporting school administration

TRAVAIL

Manual work and Intercultural activities: Teaching Mathematics, English and amp; Social studiesSports and amp; games activitiesCommunity meetings participationCommunity developmentIdentifying weak students and focusing on their potential strengthsTranslation of thematic focus of the project together with the local people

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALSVolunteers will stay in classrooms at the School with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. The Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) ( and a lot of motivation

SITUATION

EDUCATIONAL TOURSKVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

What to carry?This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others.

04.Oct - 25.Oct 2024
Kenya

KITO INTERNATIONAL

  • chantiers 1-3 semaines
  • KIDS
  • MANU
  • KVDA/STV/10B
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 300 EUR

Remarque

THEME: YOUTH EMPOWERMENTThis project is aimed at the empowerment of the youths within the rural setting to tackle challenges of development.Identity crisis is a major drawback to efforts to enhance community development and the majority of the young people are in and out of school and they portend a danger to society is they are not nurtured and supported to establishment themselves into responsible citizens.Kito International establishment is premised on that pedestal as a platform to nurture talents and inspire members of the local community to sustain livelihoods.The involvement of local and international volunteers serves the critical purpose of sensitization and exposure to challenges of development.

  • Code : KVDA/STV/10B
  • Dispo : 10M / 10F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

Project overviewKITO International is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to getting youth off the streets and out of poverty. Inspired and founded by a former street boy, KITO combats poverty by providing economic opportunities. We are based in Nairobi and Siaya in Kenya.KITO trains youth in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, employability skills, and life skills. After 2 months of intensive training, KITO youth are temporarily employed with KITOs social enterprise, EcoSafi, in order to gain hands-on experience in a formal employment setting. KITO staff and supporters also seek opportunities to link KITO youth to mentorships, internship, or apprenticeships in and around the community in order to expand the youths knowledge and confidence in order to set them on the path towards self-sufficiency. KITO is dedicated to the success of each and every youth that walks through its doors and customizes each youths exit strategy to ensure their continued success and growth. Previous KITO graduates have continued their education, secured full-time employment, and started their own business.

TRAVAIL

Manual work and Intercultural activities: The volunteers do not have to be professionals but will be guided to do manual work and other activities that positively impact on the advancement of Kito International.Training youths on life skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, employability, curriculum Vitae development and interviewing skills.Mentorship and apprenticeship for the youths with emphasis on the girl child who are marginalized.Design and production of custom-made bags from bio degradable materials, printing of T-Shirts and other related worksParticipating in clean ups in the community and around the Lake VictoriaConduct focus group discussions on gender issuesAssist the Librarian in the community library.Submit project report to KVDA

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALSVolunteers will stay in classrooms at the School with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. The Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) ( and a lot of motivation

SITUATION

EDUCATIONAL TOURSKVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

What to carry?This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others.

04.Oct - 25.Oct 2024
Kenya

OSANI COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

  • chantiers 1-3 semaines
  • SOCI
  • KVDA/STV/10C
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 300 EUR

Remarque

THEME: HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENTGender equality implies a society in which women and men enjoy the same opportunities, outcomes, rights and obligations in all spheres of life. Equality between men and women exists when both sexes are able to share equally in the distribution of power and influence; have equal opportunities for financial independence through work or through setting up businesses; enjoy equal access to education and the opportunity to develop personal ambitions. A critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the empowerment of women, with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives. Women s empowerment is vital to sustainable development and the realization of human rights for all.The project aims to empower the women with the struggle to enhance their capacities and ultimately take the lead in community development. This takes cognizance of the fact that despite being overrun by pro-

  • Code : KVDA/STV/10C
  • Dispo : 10M / 10F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

Osani Community Health and amp; Development Centre is a registered Health Facility under Medical Practitioners and Dentist Act and is administered and managed in accordance with a Scheme of Management approved by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board. The Health Facility has the interest of the Community at heart. The Hospital has a total of 40 In-Patient beds and 3 Day Care beds. The In-Patient specialties are General Medicine, General Surgery and Gynaecology. We also have an Urgent Care Centre incorporating a Local Injuries Unit and Medical Assessment Unit.Motto: Giving health, saving lives and amp; improving livelihoods. Mission Statement: We provide hope, care and cures to help every patient live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Vision and Values: OSANI COMMUNITY HEALTH and amp; DEVELOPMENT CENTRE will be an innovative leader in human health and wellness through our unsurpassed quality, clinical care, relentless spirit of inquiry, and compassion for human wellbeing. Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was at inception. We will care for all patients in our region, regardless of their familys ability to pay. Our Services. The number of patients we serve on a daily basis keeps on rising on a day-to-day basis; this is attributable to the services we offer, which include; 1. Consultant Outpatient Clinic ii. Consultation Room iii. Diagnostic Radiological and Laboratory services iv. Clinical Nurse Specialists in the areas of Diabetes, Continence Management, Respiratory Care, Health Promotion, Infection Control, Palliative Care and Pain Management v. A dietetic service providing nutritional assessment, dietary advice, education and evaluation vi. Physiotherapy and Pharmacy services vii. Maternity Services viii. Child Health Care Service

TRAVAIL

Manual work and Intercultural activities: Volunteers will be assigned duties in the health facility by professional staffCultural days for various nationalitiesHome visits and topical discussion with the local people on thematic focus of the projectSubmit project report to KVDA.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALSVolunteers will stay in a house provided by the local people with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. The Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) ( and a lot of motivation

SITUATION

EDUCATIONAL TOURSKVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

What to carry?This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others

05.Oct - 29.Dec 2024
TOKUSHIMA, Japon

OI

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • MANU
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-OI13
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 54000 JPY

Remarque

Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the osettai culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners

  • Code : NICE-24L-OI13
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming ohenro (pilgrims) who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. The pilgrims walk through this village before visiting Kakurin-ji temple; the 20th temple out of 88 temples of the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage. However, there are problems which should be solved such as aging and depopulation of the community these days, and locals haven t been able to find solutions for those problems. On the other hand, since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage locals are trying to find new ways for omotenashi (hospitality). Volunteers who have been working on the project have come up with ideas for the reuse of vacant and abandoned land. Local host Oi have finally decided that they can freely renovate and modify the vacant houses. Moreover, the site is in a good location, with mountains, a river and fields. It is up to the volunteers from now on to decide how to develop the project. The aim is for the volunteer members to clean up the abandoned houses and village landscape and transform it into a village that people will want to visit to take photos, as it used to be a village where people came and went since ancient times.

TRAVAIL

1) Supporting for harvesting and shipping during the peak of the Japanese star anise (shikimi) harvest season. 2) Supporting for harvesting and shipping of sudachi (Japanese citrus fruit) at the peak of harvest season. 3) Supporting for activities such as writing English guides in various places in the town for foreign pilgrims. 4) Cleaning of vacant houses, support for carrying out furniture, pruning of cedar cypress branches in abandoned mountain forests, picking up plastic rubbish from the sea and river, and utilisation of vacant houses. 5) Maintenance of Asagimadara flying sites, maintenance of firefly flying sites, etc.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

SITUATION

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Visiting Kakurin-ji temple.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people

05.Oct - 23.Mar 2025
TOKUSHIMA, Japon

OI

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • MANU
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-OI14
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 81000 JPY

Remarque

Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the osettai culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners

  • Code : NICE-24L-OI14
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming ohenro (pilgrims) who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. The pilgrims walk through this village before visiting Kakurin-ji temple; the 20th temple out of 88 temples of the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage. However, there are problems which should be solved such as aging and depopulation of the community these days, and locals haven t been able to find solutions for those problems. On the other hand, since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage locals are trying to find new ways for omotenashi (hospitality). Volunteers who have been working on the project have come up with ideas for the reuse of vacant and abandoned land. Local host Oi have finally decided that they can freely renovate and modify the vacant houses. Moreover, the site is in a good location, with mountains, a river and fields. It is up to the volunteers from now on to decide how to develop the project. The aim is for the volunteer members to clean up the abandoned houses and village landscape and transform it into a village that people will want to visit to take photos, as it used to be a village where people came and went since ancient times.

TRAVAIL

1) Supporting for harvesting and shipping during the peak of the Japanese star anise (shikimi) harvest season. 2) Supporting for harvesting and shipping of sudachi (Japanese citrus fruit) at the peak of harvest season. 3) Supporting for activities such as writing English guides in various places in the town for foreign pilgrims. 4) Cleaning of vacant houses, support for carrying out furniture, pruning of cedar cypress branches in abandoned mountain forests, picking up plastic rubbish from the sea and river, and utilisation of vacant houses. 5) Maintenance of Asagimadara flying sites, maintenance of firefly flying sites, etc.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

SITUATION

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Visiting Kakurin-ji temple.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people

05.Oct - 29.Dec 2024
OSAKA, Japon

NICE WEST OFFICE

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • SOCI
  • CULT
  • NICE-24L-WO09
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 54000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will get knowledge of conservation work in a forest, management of Non-Profitable Organization in Japan, etc.

  • Code : NICE-24L-WO09
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDGs 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions) organized by NICE itself for the first time. In 2011-13, the old couple (Kuroda san) kindly rent a traditional house in their land by free to NICE for it office in Osaka, through the connection of the environmental group in this city with which NICE has been co-organizing workcamps to protect satoyama forests since 1999. A staff and a few LTVs lived there to do the daily work and also to maintain the bamboo forest next to the house. Then, the office was moved to Osaka city and the husband passed away, but this year, the wife decided to donate it to NICE to be used as its office again with expectation to create space for local people incl. elders to gather and enjoy exchange. Therefore, NICE decided to recruit long term residents. Together with NICE, let s work on activities to liven up the community with free and colorful ideas.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will mainly 1) Help the work of NICE in the western part of Japan such as Public Relations (Creating short movies of workcamps and spread through SNS and mass media), Organizing promotion events and weekend workcamps, Coordinating the workcamps in the western part of Japan as a camp leader together with NICE and the local hosts and Hosting the training seminars of NICE volunteers. They will also 2) Renovate/ maintain the house and the surroundings and 3) Organize various types of gathering for the local people incl. elders (e.g., just chatting with tea, taking care of small kids to support the parents, organizing international culture/ language classes).

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

NICE House West. Single room can be provided if the number of the residents are not many. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

SITUATION

Tondabayashi city is located in Osaka prefecture, 60km south of Osaka city. The house is surrounded by many old houses and a bamboo forest. Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, home stay, etc.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Good Japanese speaking skill (can have daily conversation well). High motivation to learn and speak Japanese language and to work hard with enjoying the simple and collective life. Respect for the local culture and way of the local organization. High interests in environment and community issues as well as the management of International Voluntary Service NGO. Open mind and flexibility.

05.Oct - 15.Jun 2025
TOKUSHIMA, Japon

OI

  • Long terme 6-12 mois
  • MANU
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-OI15
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 108000 JPY

Remarque

Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the osettai culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners

  • Code : NICE-24L-OI15
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming ohenro (pilgrims) who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. The pilgrims walk through this village before visiting Kakurin-ji temple; the 20th temple out of 88 temples of the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage. However, there are problems which should be solved such as aging and depopulation of the community these days, and locals haven t been able to find solutions for those problems. On the other hand, since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage locals are trying to find new ways for omotenashi (hospitality). Volunteers who have been working on the project have come up with ideas for the reuse of vacant and abandoned land. Local host Oi have finally decided that they can freely renovate and modify the vacant houses. Moreover, the site is in a good location, with mountains, a river and fields. It is up to the volunteers from now on to decide how to develop the project. The aim is for the volunteer members to clean up the abandoned houses and village landscape and transform it into a village that people will want to visit to take photos, as it used to be a village where people came and went since ancient times.

TRAVAIL

1) Supporting for harvesting and shipping during the peak of the Japanese star anise (shikimi) harvest season. 2) Supporting for harvesting and shipping of sudachi (Japanese citrus fruit) at the peak of harvest season. 3) Supporting for activities such as writing English guides in various places in the town for foreign pilgrims. 4) Cleaning of vacant houses, support for carrying out furniture, pruning of cedar cypress branches in abandoned mountain forests, picking up plastic rubbish from the sea and river, and utilisation of vacant houses. 5) Maintenance of Asagimadara flying sites, maintenance of firefly flying sites, etc.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

SITUATION

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Visiting Kakurin-ji temple.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people

05.Oct - 29.Dec 2024
EHIME, Japon

IKATA

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-IK13
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 54000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will have opportunities learning organic mandarin farming.

  • Code : NICE-24L-IK13
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 30

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Kikuya Community Group (KCG) since 2008, formed by the local young people to think of the future of their small village. Ikata is famous for its main industry of mandarins farming, but has been facing depopulation, lack of workers and aging society since most of young people leave the town. So, the number of abandoned mandarin farms is increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery. KCG strongly hopes to host vols. to work together to animate the town and revive the farms.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will help mandarin farming (It is the main work Harvesting, taking care of trees, cutting grass etc., it depend on season Especially, Nov. to April. is hard), support local youth club (If you have chance) and create new activities to animate the town.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Shared room (male and female are separated) at the volunteerE EEis house. It is traditional Japanese style house. Volunteers will cook by themselves.

SITUATION

In the edge of Sata Peninsula, surrounded by the sea, so fishing is also famous. There are only 30 houses in this community. The climate is relatively warm though it can be cold in winter. Join the local events, many opportunities to learn the local wisdom, etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation). High motivation to work hard and to learn and speak Japanese language. Respect for the local cultures and way of the local organization. Interests in agriculture. Be ready that work is for quite a long and hard.

05.Oct - 23.Mar 2025
OSAKA, Japon

NICE WEST OFFICE

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • SOCI
  • CULT
  • NICE-24L-WO10
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 81000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will get knowledge of conservation work in a forest, management of Non-Profitable Organization in Japan, etc.

  • Code : NICE-24L-WO10
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDGs 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions) organized by NICE itself for the first time. In 2011-13, the old couple (Kuroda san) kindly rent a traditional house in their land by free to NICE for it office in Osaka, through the connection of the environmental group in this city with which NICE has been co-organizing workcamps to protect satoyama forests since 1999. A staff and a few LTVs lived there to do the daily work and also to maintain the bamboo forest next to the house. Then, the office was moved to Osaka city and the husband passed away, but this year, the wife decided to donate it to NICE to be used as its office again with expectation to create space for local people incl. elders to gather and enjoy exchange. Therefore, NICE decided to recruit long term residents. Together with NICE, let s work on activities to liven up the community with free and colorful ideas.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will mainly 1) Help the work of NICE in the western part of Japan such as Public Relations (Creating short movies of workcamps and spread through SNS and mass media), Organizing promotion events and weekend workcamps, Coordinating the workcamps in the western part of Japan as a camp leader together with NICE and the local hosts and Hosting the training seminars of NICE volunteers. They will also 2) Renovate/ maintain the house and the surroundings and 3) Organize various types of gathering for the local people incl. elders (e.g., just chatting with tea, taking care of small kids to support the parents, organizing international culture/ language classes).

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

NICE House West. Single room can be provided if the number of the residents are not many. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

SITUATION

Tondabayashi city is located in Osaka prefecture, 60km south of Osaka city. The house is surrounded by many old houses and a bamboo forest. Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, home stay, etc.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Good Japanese speaking skill (can have daily conversation well). High motivation to learn and speak Japanese language and to work hard with enjoying the simple and collective life. Respect for the local culture and way of the local organization. High interests in environment and community issues as well as the management of International Voluntary Service NGO. Open mind and flexibility.

05.Oct - 07.Sep 2025
TOKUSHIMA, Japon

OI

  • Long terme 6-12 mois
  • MANU
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-OI16
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 135000 JPY

Remarque

Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the osettai culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners

  • Code : NICE-24L-OI16
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming ohenro (pilgrims) who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. The pilgrims walk through this village before visiting Kakurin-ji temple; the 20th temple out of 88 temples of the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage. However, there are problems which should be solved such as aging and depopulation of the community these days, and locals haven t been able to find solutions for those problems. On the other hand, since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage locals are trying to find new ways for omotenashi (hospitality). Volunteers who have been working on the project have come up with ideas for the reuse of vacant and abandoned land. Local host Oi have finally decided that they can freely renovate and modify the vacant houses. Moreover, the site is in a good location, with mountains, a river and fields. It is up to the volunteers from now on to decide how to develop the project. The aim is for the volunteer members to clean up the abandoned houses and village landscape and transform it into a village that people will want to visit to take photos, as it used to be a village where people came and went since ancient times.

TRAVAIL

1) Supporting for harvesting and shipping during the peak of the Japanese star anise (shikimi) harvest season. 2) Supporting for harvesting and shipping of sudachi (Japanese citrus fruit) at the peak of harvest season. 3) Supporting for activities such as writing English guides in various places in the town for foreign pilgrims. 4) Cleaning of vacant houses, support for carrying out furniture, pruning of cedar cypress branches in abandoned mountain forests, picking up plastic rubbish from the sea and river, and utilisation of vacant houses. 5) Maintenance of Asagimadara flying sites, maintenance of firefly flying sites, etc.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

SITUATION

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Visiting Kakurin-ji temple.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people

05.Oct - 23.Mar 2025
EHIME, Japon

IKATA

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-IK14
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 81000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will have opportunities learning organic mandarin farming.

  • Code : NICE-24L-IK14
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 30

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Kikuya Community Group (KCG) since 2008, formed by the local young people to think of the future of their small village. Ikata is famous for its main industry of mandarins farming, but has been facing depopulation, lack of workers and aging society since most of young people leave the town. So, the number of abandoned mandarin farms is increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery. KCG strongly hopes to host vols. to work together to animate the town and revive the farms.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will help mandarin farming (It is the main work Harvesting, taking care of trees, cutting grass etc., it depend on season Especially, Nov. to April. is hard), support local youth club (If you have chance) and create new activities to animate the town.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Shared room (male and female are separated) at the volunteerE EEis house. It is traditional Japanese style house. Volunteers will cook by themselves.

SITUATION

In the edge of Sata Peninsula, surrounded by the sea, so fishing is also famous. There are only 30 houses in this community. The climate is relatively warm though it can be cold in winter. Join the local events, many opportunities to learn the local wisdom, etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation). High motivation to work hard and to learn and speak Japanese language. Respect for the local cultures and way of the local organization. Interests in agriculture. Be ready that work is for quite a long and hard.

05.Oct - 15.Jun 2025
OSAKA, Japon

NICE WEST OFFICE

  • Long terme 6-12 mois
  • SOCI
  • CULT
  • NICE-24L-WO11
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 108000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will get knowledge of conservation work in a forest, management of Non-Profitable Organization in Japan, etc.

  • Code : NICE-24L-WO11
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDGs 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions) organized by NICE itself for the first time. In 2011-13, the old couple (Kuroda san) kindly rent a traditional house in their land by free to NICE for it office in Osaka, through the connection of the environmental group in this city with which NICE has been co-organizing workcamps to protect satoyama forests since 1999. A staff and a few LTVs lived there to do the daily work and also to maintain the bamboo forest next to the house. Then, the office was moved to Osaka city and the husband passed away, but this year, the wife decided to donate it to NICE to be used as its office again with expectation to create space for local people incl. elders to gather and enjoy exchange. Therefore, NICE decided to recruit long term residents. Together with NICE, let s work on activities to liven up the community with free and colorful ideas.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will mainly 1) Help the work of NICE in the western part of Japan such as Public Relations (Creating short movies of workcamps and spread through SNS and mass media), Organizing promotion events and weekend workcamps, Coordinating the workcamps in the western part of Japan as a camp leader together with NICE and the local hosts and Hosting the training seminars of NICE volunteers. They will also 2) Renovate/ maintain the house and the surroundings and 3) Organize various types of gathering for the local people incl. elders (e.g., just chatting with tea, taking care of small kids to support the parents, organizing international culture/ language classes).

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

NICE House West. Single room can be provided if the number of the residents are not many. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

SITUATION

Tondabayashi city is located in Osaka prefecture, 60km south of Osaka city. The house is surrounded by many old houses and a bamboo forest. Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, home stay, etc.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Good Japanese speaking skill (can have daily conversation well). High motivation to learn and speak Japanese language and to work hard with enjoying the simple and collective life. Respect for the local culture and way of the local organization. High interests in environment and community issues as well as the management of International Voluntary Service NGO. Open mind and flexibility.

05.Oct - 29.Dec 2024
MIE, Japon

AKAME

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • ENVI
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-AK13
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 54000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will acquire the knowledge of conserving SATOYAMA and solving the environmental issues.

  • Code : NICE-24L-AK13
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 30

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 15 (Life on Land), organized together with a local environmental Non-profit organization (NPO) Akame no SATOYAMA wo Sodateru Kai (ASSK) since 1999. Since this area is close from big cities Osaka and Nagoya, there were plans to build a golf field and an incinerator, but local people stopped those plans by the movement called National Trust. They founded the group in 1996 to collect donations to buy and protect lands, to accept people who want to enjoy nature, to maintain forests, to create a pond for dragonflies, to host national corps meeting, etc. SATOYAMA needs to be maintained by humans for its biodiversity and water adjustment function. Our ancestors had protected and utilized the forest in ecological and sustainable way, which was neglected by modernization. We will try to revive it by global voluntary power

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will do various types of activities such as 1) Forest conservation (cutting trees, branches and maintaining the footpaths, etc.), 2) Agricultural work (taking care of the chickens raised by the free range farming, slaughtering too old chickens (I(), harvesting and packaging mushrooms, etc.) and 3) Organizing some environmental events (e.g., to collect edible wild plants, nature observation) in the mountains. I(: It s hard for ASSK to keep feeding too old chickens since they don t bear the eggs anymore and feeding is quite costly. Most chicken farms ask the special company to just kill and throw away as if they are rubbish with paying 15 yen per chicken, but ASSK ds not support this and eats by themselves with deeply appreciating to their value of life.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Small traditional house, on the premises of ASSK. Volunteers will cook the meals by themselves.

SITUATION

Kami-mitani area of Nabari city, 60 km from Osaka. There are famous falls nearby many hikers visit. Many opportunities to learn the local wisdom. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation). High motivation to learn and speak Japanese language and work hard with simple mountain life in a remote area without colleagues. Respect for the local culture and way of the local organization. Interests in environment issues. Open mind and flexibility.

05.Oct - 15.Jun 2025
EHIME, Japon

IKATA

  • Long terme 6-12 mois
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-IK15
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 108000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will have opportunities learning organic mandarin farming.

  • Code : NICE-24L-IK15
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 30

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Kikuya Community Group (KCG) since 2008, formed by the local young people to think of the future of their small village. Ikata is famous for its main industry of mandarins farming, but has been facing depopulation, lack of workers and aging society since most of young people leave the town. So, the number of abandoned mandarin farms is increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery. KCG strongly hopes to host vols. to work together to animate the town and revive the farms.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will help mandarin farming (It is the main work Harvesting, taking care of trees, cutting grass etc., it depend on season Especially, Nov. to April. is hard), support local youth club (If you have chance) and create new activities to animate the town.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Shared room (male and female are separated) at the volunteerE EEis house. It is traditional Japanese style house. Volunteers will cook by themselves.

SITUATION

In the edge of Sata Peninsula, surrounded by the sea, so fishing is also famous. There are only 30 houses in this community. The climate is relatively warm though it can be cold in winter. Join the local events, many opportunities to learn the local wisdom, etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation). High motivation to work hard and to learn and speak Japanese language. Respect for the local cultures and way of the local organization. Interests in agriculture. Be ready that work is for quite a long and hard.

05.Oct - 07.Sep 2025
OSAKA, Japon

NICE WEST OFFICE

  • Long terme 6-12 mois
  • SOCI
  • CULT
  • NICE-24L-WO12
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 135000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will get knowledge of conservation work in a forest, management of Non-Profitable Organization in Japan, etc.

  • Code : NICE-24L-WO12
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 99

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDGs 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions) organized by NICE itself for the first time. In 2011-13, the old couple (Kuroda san) kindly rent a traditional house in their land by free to NICE for it office in Osaka, through the connection of the environmental group in this city with which NICE has been co-organizing workcamps to protect satoyama forests since 1999. A staff and a few LTVs lived there to do the daily work and also to maintain the bamboo forest next to the house. Then, the office was moved to Osaka city and the husband passed away, but this year, the wife decided to donate it to NICE to be used as its office again with expectation to create space for local people incl. elders to gather and enjoy exchange. Therefore, NICE decided to recruit long term residents. Together with NICE, let s work on activities to liven up the community with free and colorful ideas.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will mainly 1) Help the work of NICE in the western part of Japan such as Public Relations (Creating short movies of workcamps and spread through SNS and mass media), Organizing promotion events and weekend workcamps, Coordinating the workcamps in the western part of Japan as a camp leader together with NICE and the local hosts and Hosting the training seminars of NICE volunteers. They will also 2) Renovate/ maintain the house and the surroundings and 3) Organize various types of gathering for the local people incl. elders (e.g., just chatting with tea, taking care of small kids to support the parents, organizing international culture/ language classes).

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

NICE House West. Single room can be provided if the number of the residents are not many. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

SITUATION

Tondabayashi city is located in Osaka prefecture, 60km south of Osaka city. The house is surrounded by many old houses and a bamboo forest. Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, home stay, etc.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Good Japanese speaking skill (can have daily conversation well). High motivation to learn and speak Japanese language and to work hard with enjoying the simple and collective life. Respect for the local culture and way of the local organization. High interests in environment and community issues as well as the management of International Voluntary Service NGO. Open mind and flexibility.

05.Oct - 23.Mar 2025
MIE, Japon

AKAME

  • Moyen terme 3-6 mois
  • ENVI
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-AK14
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 81000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will acquire the knowledge of conserving SATOYAMA and solving the environmental issues.

  • Code : NICE-24L-AK14
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 30

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 15 (Life on Land), organized together with a local environmental Non-profit organization (NPO) Akame no SATOYAMA wo Sodateru Kai (ASSK) since 1999. Since this area is close from big cities Osaka and Nagoya, there were plans to build a golf field and an incinerator, but local people stopped those plans by the movement called National Trust. They founded the group in 1996 to collect donations to buy and protect lands, to accept people who want to enjoy nature, to maintain forests, to create a pond for dragonflies, to host national corps meeting, etc. SATOYAMA needs to be maintained by humans for its biodiversity and water adjustment function. Our ancestors had protected and utilized the forest in ecological and sustainable way, which was neglected by modernization. We will try to revive it by global voluntary power

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will do various types of activities such as 1) Forest conservation (cutting trees, branches and maintaining the footpaths, etc.), 2) Agricultural work (taking care of the chickens raised by the free range farming, slaughtering too old chickens (I(), harvesting and packaging mushrooms, etc.) and 3) Organizing some environmental events (e.g., to collect edible wild plants, nature observation) in the mountains. I(: It s hard for ASSK to keep feeding too old chickens since they don t bear the eggs anymore and feeding is quite costly. Most chicken farms ask the special company to just kill and throw away as if they are rubbish with paying 15 yen per chicken, but ASSK ds not support this and eats by themselves with deeply appreciating to their value of life.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Small traditional house, on the premises of ASSK. Volunteers will cook the meals by themselves.

SITUATION

Kami-mitani area of Nabari city, 60 km from Osaka. There are famous falls nearby many hikers visit. Many opportunities to learn the local wisdom. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation). High motivation to learn and speak Japanese language and work hard with simple mountain life in a remote area without colleagues. Respect for the local culture and way of the local organization. Interests in environment issues. Open mind and flexibility.

05.Oct - 07.Sep 2025
EHIME, Japon

IKATA

  • Long terme 6-12 mois
  • AGRI
  • NICE-24L-IK16
Age minimum : 18
Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Frais supp : 135000 JPY

Remarque

Volunteers will have opportunities learning organic mandarin farming.

  • Code : NICE-24L-IK16
  • Dispo : 1M / 1F
  • Langue du Projet : ENG
  • Age : 18 - 30

PARTENAIRE

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Kikuya Community Group (KCG) since 2008, formed by the local young people to think of the future of their small village. Ikata is famous for its main industry of mandarins farming, but has been facing depopulation, lack of workers and aging society since most of young people leave the town. So, the number of abandoned mandarin farms is increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery. KCG strongly hopes to host vols. to work together to animate the town and revive the farms.

TRAVAIL

Volunteers will help mandarin farming (It is the main work Harvesting, taking care of trees, cutting grass etc., it depend on season Especially, Nov. to April. is hard), support local youth club (If you have chance) and create new activities to animate the town.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Shared room (male and female are separated) at the volunteerE EEis house. It is traditional Japanese style house. Volunteers will cook by themselves.

SITUATION

In the edge of Sata Peninsula, surrounded by the sea, so fishing is also famous. There are only 30 houses in this community. The climate is relatively warm though it can be cold in winter. Join the local events, many opportunities to learn the local wisdom, etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

Motivation letter is needed Some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation). High motivation to work hard and to learn and speak Japanese language. Respect for the local cultures and way of the local organization. Interests in agriculture. Be ready that work is for quite a long and hard.

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