📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Organized together with local organization ”™Ogurumi-kai”™ since 2009. Shiiba village is 90 % ormore in the mountainous district, it is specified for the Kyushu central mountainous districtquasi-national park. In spite of the town's natural heritage, depopulation (especially of youth)is a serious problem here similarly to many other parts of the country side in Japan. Ogurumi-kaiaims to preserve the natural beauty of Shiba village by guide in nature, providing ecologicaleducation for children, conservation forest etc. We aim to help with nature conservation and toactivate the area through International workcamps.
💼 What the programme involves
We will work in the Kyushu central mountainous district quasi-national park such as making thenature trail and sign bord in the mountain. We also help traditional agriculture for local agedfarmers.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Community center. Sleeping bag is needed. Meals will be cooked by volunteers.
📍 About the location
Shiba village is a very beautiful village and in the center of Kyushu Island. It is located near theborder with Miyazaki and Kumamoto prefectures. cVolunteers will learn the history and culture in Shiba village. Cultural exchange parties with locals and excursion and trekking, etc.
The nearest international airport is in Fukuoka. From Fukuoka to the meeting point, it takes 3 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Fukuoka airport by 09:00 on Aug. 6 and can leave there after 17:00 on Aug. 14.
ℹ️ Additional information
High motivation to work hard and simple life in the isolated area and respect to the local cultureand way of the local organization!