Unzen

Organized together with Unzen Social Welfare (a semi-governmental) Association since 1994.
Unzen is located in the west part of Japan, there is a rich natural environment facing the sea and
mountain town. However, the town has been lost active community participation due to the declining
birthrate and aging population. The past workcamps were quite successful in encouraging Kids camp
that is held for some days to promote volunteering and international friendship with about 20 local kids
aged 10-18.
W: We will organize and run the Kids room (7-12 years old) during their summer vacation, Kids room will
open the 9:00-17:00, volunteer give the variety international games for them. And we run 2-3 days
international exchange program with about 20 local girls and boys within the ages of 10 to 15.
S: Current volunteer activities by kids in your country. Bring some info!
A: Social Welfare Center where we also have day-care facility. SB! Mostly MP
L: Small town, about 80 km east of Nagasaki, very famous as a symbolic place against nuclear war. Unzen
is very famous for football in Japan.
T: Fukuoka airport (3 hours by express train. You need to arrive by 11:00 on first day. and can leave there
after 17:00 on last day.)
LA: Exchange parties and Cultural workshop etc.
SR: Motivation to encourage youth involvement in care for the elderly and disadvantaged. Some fluency
in Japanese is helpful. Motivation letter is required.