Support our Japanese partner organization for 3 months!
Since 2023, our Japanese partner organization, NICE, has been running the AVS (Asian Voluntary Service) program. Volunteers from Asia have contributed by supporting international Workcamps and assisting with various office tasks, including organizing promotional events.
Now, they wish to further develop this program and open it up to interested individuals from around the world.
When?
January 9th – March 28th, 2027
Your Tasks
Support the work of NICE, including through:
1) Public relations (e.g., creating short films about workcamps and sharing them via social media and other channels),
2) Organizing or assisting with promotional events and weekend workcamps,
3) Participating in international workcamps in Japan as a volunteer or—where possible—as a camp leader,
4) Assisting with training seminars for NICE volunteers.
Your Profile
You should bring...
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good spoken and written Japanese skills;
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strong motivation to learn and speak the Japanese language;
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a desire to work proactively and enjoy a simple, communal lifestyle;
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respect for the local culture and the organization's working methods;
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keen interest in the work of an NGO in the field of international voluntary service;
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an open mind, good manners, and flexibility.
Accommodation
The "NICE House" in Yokohama serves as the organization's headquarters. Accommodation is provided in a shared room, which you will share with a Japanese volunteer of the same gender (during seminars or similar events, you may share the room with several volunteers).
Meals are prepared by the volunteers on a rotating basis. The house is located just a few minutes' walk from the nearest subway station, is equipped with all basic amenities, and features a lovely garden with many fruit trees.
Apply now!
If you are interested in participating in this project in Japan as a volunteer, please sign up online and send us your letter of motivation!
Lukas is happy to answer any questions regarding long-term volunteering service placements and the application process:
Email: outgoing@ibg-workcamps.org
Phone: +49 711 649 02 63