Miyagi

1. Summary: Providing support in the affected areas of reconstruction by the force of the international
volunteers!
2. Background: Organized together with some local groups since 2012. A giant earthquake occurred in Tohoku in
2011 Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. NICE has been organizing the special workcamps
there, especially in Iwate & Miyagi. We have provided the international game for Kids center
affected by the disaster to expand the international understanding for Kids. We were able to
provide a highly effective program at more than 10 Kids center.
3. Work: We will visit Kids center to provide the international game for 7-12 years Kids. You have chance
to show your culture, music, dances and games for Kids. Please bring a lot of ideas about songs,
games and dance like you can play with the children.
4. Accommodation: Local volunteer house. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.
Sleeing bag is necessary. Share room.
5. Study theme: Disaster area visit and getting know the disaster damage prevention
6. Other activities: Local exchange party
7. Location: Located in Tohoku region, Miyagi faces the Pacific Ocean in the west, high mountains in the
east, connected by continuous rice paddies.
8. Terminal: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus, You need to arrive at Narita airport by 19:00 on
one day before the first day and can leave there after 19:00 on the last day)
9. Requirement: High motivation to work for Kids and disaster area, and respect to the local culture! Motivation
letter is required.
10. Participation fee. No fee
11. Language: English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
12. Other None