[Event report] WAVOC Volunteer Café “Volunteer Activity in Japan”
WAVOC Student Staff Leaders (SSL) Lai Chi Ling and Airi Yui
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, WAVOC held a Volunteer Café on the topic of “Volunteer Activity in Japan”. The event was conducted in English and welcomed international students at Waseda.
We were happy to have two international students with different backgrounds and interests participate in the event. At the Volunteer Café, we introduced WAVOC and the wide range of programs and opportunities abailable to Waseda students. This introduction aimed to help participants better understand how to make use of WAVOC and take the first step toward volunteering. Through our presentation on the WAVOC past activities, participants gained a clearer picture of what they can experience during their time at Waseda. We also recommended volunteer opportunities that are suitable for international students and first-time volunteers.
After the presentation, we had an interactive and personal conversation with our participants, exchanging our experiences and interests, while we also provided personalized advice.
Here are some reasons why participants joined the event:
・I want to start volunteer in Japan, as I experienced in my home country.
・I am not sure where to find volunteer information.
・I am interested in WAVOC-support clubs and projects.
・I want to volunteer in other prefectures but don’t know how.
・I want to know what kind of opportunities are available to international student at Waseda.
Although volunteer activities in Japan often take place in Japanese, international students are always welcome to participate and collaborate in WAVOC programs. For instance, study tours to different regions in Japan can be a meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experience that allow participants to learn about the country and its people from a new perspective.
Please do not hesitate to contact us, even if you have concerns about your volunteer or Japanese language skills. If you are interested, feel free to reach out anytime you would like to try volunteering. You can also check WAVOC website and Instagram for upcoming activities.
Our staff and student staff leaders look forward to seeing you at WAVOC!
