Volunteer Program
NUCB has always been active in promoting Volunteer Projects abroad, making it one of the top universities in Japan to provide for international needs.
Project Objectives and Intention
The International Volunteer Projects on offer are multi-national projects, which gather together participants from many different countries. The aims are to deepen intercultural understanding through gathering people of different nationalities, races, religions, and economic and political background living and working together, and, at the same time, to contribute to the internationalization and revitalisation of the region.
Project Content
During two to three weeks, volunteers from many countries live together, and cooperate with people of the region in environmental, cultural, and social welfare projects. Receiving costs are borne by local sponsors.
Japan's participation in these projects began earnest in 1995, and in 2001 a total of 561 young people, mainly university students, were dispatched to projects in 23 countries. The embassies of Germany and France, where the number of Japanese participants is highest, have recognized the value of, and have given their support to these projects.
Working Hours
5 days a week, 5 to 6 hours a day.
Language
The working language is in most cases English. However, as the meeting and dispersal points for the project are in the sponsoring region, some knowledge of the local language is helpful.
Preparations Trip
Travel arrangements to the project location or meeting point are the responsibility of the participant.
Expenses
Participation costs and travel costs are borne by each participant although some scholarships are available from the University. Participation fees do not include travel expenses to the location of the project. In addition, for some projects, a small participation fee will be collected locally.
| Registration Fee | 5000 yen |
|---|---|
| Participation Fee | 39,000 yen (one location) |
| 59,000 ten (two locations) |
Recognition as Credit
Credit will be granted by means of an associated class at the University and by a report on participation.
International Volunteer Projects are not selected on their participant gender, nationality, race, or religion. The foremost objective of these projects is that a diverse group of participans cooperate by putting to use their respective abilities, and work together while reaching a mutual understanding of each other. While the work is of course important, one should not forget to participate actively in other daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, as well as weekend activities, and to take initiative as a member of the group.
For sample projects and photos, please click here.
For more information on this program, please contact the Student Affairs Department here.