[Notice] We are looking for volunteers to support Oku-Noto
| Date | March 10th (Monday) to March 16th (Sunday), 2025 *There are multiple departure dates depending on the schedule. |
|---|---|
| Event time | All day (Meeting and departure times will be announced at the pre-orientation) |
| Location | Suzu City, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, etc. |
| participants | General volunteers (high school students, university students, working adults, etc.) |
| cooperation | The Nippon Foundation |
🧹 Support details
- Removing dirt and sand, interior maintenance
- Soup kitchen, salon, light work
The work is tailored to local needs and can be done by people who are not confident in their physical strength.
🚌 Transportation
Travel by rental car or bus.
- March 10th (Mon) to 13th (Thu): Passenger cars
- March 12th (Wed) - 15th (Sat): Passenger cars
- March 14th (Fri) - 16th (Sun): Bus
*The schedule may be adjusted depending on the number of applicants.
🎒 What to bring and preparation
- Change of clothes
- towel
- Gloves and boots
- Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
There is no difficult work involved. Our staff will assist you.
📅 Orientation
- A pre-departure orientation will be held ( Wednesday, March 5th ). Participants will be notified of further details.
- Download the orientation materials (PDF 1.4MB)
📞 Inquiries and applications
- Non-profit organization Uwajima NPO Center 71-1 Higashikoji, Yoshida-cho, Uwajima-shi, Ehime-ken 799-3702
TEL/FAX: 0895-49-3563 (Contact: Rina Nishioka)
E-mail: info@uwajima-npo-center.jp - cooperation: Nippon Foundation , Uwajima City, Uwajima City Social Welfare Council
Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th
📝 How to apply
Please contact us by phone or fax with the following information:
- Name and phone number
- Emergency contact information (name, relationship to the person, phone number)
- Desired departure date
- What support you would like to receive (cooking food/work support, etc.)
- Volunteer insurance enrollment status
- Specialties (playing with children, hand massage, reading aloud, etc.)