Shiwa (Iwate)

Japan Farming Education Farming Education Fixed dates

About the project

Shiwa (Iwate)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This work camp has been organized together with a local group of the local government staffs, farmers and elementary school principals since 2001. The group aims to introduce the diversity of world cultures to children and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method and organizing alternative English language practice. We would like to empower the local community through the power of global volunteer.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will have some farm works like harvesting vegetables and pears while visiting local schools to provide international class for 9-14 years Kids. Volunteers have opportunities to show your culture, music, dances and games to Kids. Please bring a lot of ideas about songs, games and dance etc.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Sports Center with bed. Meals will be provided from the facility.

📍 About the location

Center of Tohoku area (northern part of Japan). It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and river, is famous for fruits!

⚠️ Requirements

Responsibilities, group cooperativeness and high motivation are necessary. Volunteers have experienced the activity with kids are welcome! Respect for the local culture.

ℹ️ Additional information

Other activities: Exchange parties, excursion, Homestay etc.

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📅 Available sessions

NICE-19-0904A

04/09/2019 → 11/09/2019

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

18000.00 JPY ≈ 102 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Shiwa, Shiwa District, Iwate, Japan

Japan

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Japan Yen (JPY / ¥)

Exchange rate

1 JPY = 0.005641 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Japanese