Waseda University Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center organized / International Community Center (ICC) co-organized The Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance Volunteer English Program【Toono】(Feb. 4-6, 2012)
- 2012/01/17
It’s been 10 months since the Great East Japan Earthquake. For all of the students and people from overseas in Japan during the event, you probably had mixed feelings of both worry and wanting to do something to help. Waseda University has sent 50 groups of students to the site of the disaster six times since it occurred, volunteering to help out in a variety of ways. However, each program has been conducted entirely in Japanese. For the next volunteer trip, WAVOC and the ICC have teamed up to do the entire program in English. For those who wanted to help out in some way but didn't have the Japanese ability, for those who want to see the disaster areas with their own eyes and be able to describe it in their own words, by all means join this special program.
As time passes from the day of the disaster, the needs of those affected by it changes by the hour. Moreover, the needs of those in the disaster areas changes with each place as well. For this volunteer program, students will go to Toono City in Iwate Prefecture and work with NPO "Toono Magokoro Net," which is conducting reconstruction support activities for victims of the disaster near the disaster area. Students who join this program will work alongside volunteers from the general public to help the reconstruction support activities under the leadership of Toono Magokoro Net. For those who participate, program orientation and instruction during the program will both be conducted in English. Also, in addition to volunteer activities, the leader of the volunteer group doing reconstruction support activities will talk about their experiences (English interpretation provided) on the last day of the program at the disaster area.
Before applying, please carefully check the important points from the recruitment information and the list of things you should bring. Keep in mind that the idea of this trip is to help out and not be a burden those in the disaster area. In other words, make sure that you are able to be a self-reliant volunteer before you sign up.
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| Dispatch Date | Feb. 4th (Sat), Departing at 11:00pm - Feb. 6th (Mon), Returning at 7:30pm (Will lodge 1 night over 3 days, staying at the volunteer area) ※Click here to see the detailed schedule |
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| Dispatch Location | Toono City & Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, and Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture |
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Activities (tentative) |
Removing housing rubble or cleaning the harbor area (subject to change based on needs at the location at any time) |
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| Orientation | January 27th (Fri) 12:15-1:00pm (planned) Faculty Lounge, 1st Fl., Bldg. 7, Waseda Campus (participation mandatory) |
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| Eligibility | Waseda Students (must be able to understand the English instruction, ※Japanese students may also apply and might be asked to help students who need Japanese language support at the location as needed. ※Please indicate on your application form if you are an exchange student from a Waseda partner institution. |
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| 参加資格 |
1.Signature from a guardian（※）
※You must get a signature from your parent or a guardian on the Disaster Recovery Volunteer Agreement. If you cannot do so by Feb. 4, then we are sorry but you are not able to participate in this program. 2.Able to participate in the orientation3.Willing and able to engage in hard physical work 4.Able to work without instruction in a place with no toilets or running water, and are able to adapt oneself to the moment amidst changing work tasks and a difficult disaster area environment. 5. Able to complete tasks in accordance with the instruction of the leader of the NPO at the location |
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| Capacity | 40 people (a lottery will be held in the event of a large number of applicants) |
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| Fee | 1,900 yen
(1,000 yen for insurance *not required for students who joined the program from April 1, 2011; 900 yen for dinner and bath entrance fee)※Participants are required to bring several items such as long Boots, gloves, |
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| Lead by | Waseda University faculty and staff | |
| Documents For Submission: |
1. Disaster Recovery Volunteer Agreement/Parental (Legal Guardian) Release Form Please have it signed by yourself and your guardian and hand it in at the orientation on Jan. 27. (If this is not possible, the final dead line is Feb. 4) 2.Tono Magokoro Net Disaster Activities Volunteer Participation Application Written Declaration Please fill in the form at the Orientation on Jan. 27. |
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Application: Via Waseda-net Portal
"Waseda-net Portal" → "System Services" → "Applications" → 【WAVOC & ICC Disaster Recovery Volunteer English Program Application Form Feb. 4-6】
Application Deadline: January 23rd (Mon), 9:00amImportant:
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1. Participants will be responsible for taking care of their own health and safety. If you become sick or injured at the disaster area, you will hinder the activities of other volunteers, so please prepare and bring the proper items to ensure your health and safety. In particular, it is going to be very cold at the volunteer location, so please bring abundant warm weather wear to protect against the elements.
2. After the volunteer activities, there will be a gathering at the location and participants will be asked to share their thoughts and experiences from the program.
3. Please carefully read Ten Things to Keep in Mind When Student Volunteers Participate in Disaster Relief Activities.
The Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance Volunteer English Program【Toono】
Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center(WAVOC) / International Community Center(ICC)w-i-net@list.waseda.jp