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Duration: July 14 – August 16, 2026
Location:
- Yokohama YMCA
- Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village (Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan) or Miura YMCA Global Eco Village (Miura, Kanagawa, Japan)
Responsibilities:
- Support children’s summer camps
- Assist with cleaning rooms
- Help distribute meals

Which visa should I obtain? You can participate for up to 90 days with a short-term stay visa.
Do you provide visa support? Yokohama YMCA provides necessary information for visa applications, but the application itself must be done by the participant.

Is there a participation fee?
There is no participation fee for the volunteer program.
Do I need to cover my airfare?
Yes, airfare must be covered by the participant. There is no financial support for airfare from Yokohama YMCA.
Is insurance included? Do I need to arrange it myself?
No, you must purchase travel insurance before entering Japan.
Do I need to cover accommodation and meals during free travel periods and days off?
Yes, accommodation and meals during your free travel period must be covered by yourself.
For days off during the volunteer program, you can stay at Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village or Miura YMCA Global Eco Village.

What kind of accommodation is provided? Are there private rooms?
You will stay in shared rooms with 2-3 other volunteers.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available.

How many days off do I have?
You will have two days off per week, but the schedule may vary depending on the program.
On your days off, you are free to go out; however, you must return on the same day.
Is it okay if I don’t speak Japanese when interacting with children?
It is not a problem, but being open to communicating in Japanese is encouraged to build stronger relationships.
How often do volunteers help with cleaning and meal serving?
Meal serving is required for every meal. Cleaning tasks will be instructed by the local staff.
Can you give an example of the daily schedule?
The daily schedule varies depending on the program and days, but a typical day may look like this:
- 7:00　Wake up
- 7:30　Breakfast / Meal serving support
- 9:00　Morning meeting & program preparation
- 10:00　Activities with children / program support
- 12:00　Lunch / Meal serving support
- 13:30　Afternoon activities / cleaning support
- 17:00　Reflection meeting / free time
- 18:00　Dinner / Meal serving support
- 19:30　Evening program or preparation for the next day
- 21:00　Free time / shower
- 22:00　Lights out

How do I get to Yokohama ,Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village or Miura YMCA Global Eco Village?
Please use public transportation to reach Yokohama YMCA. Transportation is provided from Yokohama YMCA to Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village or Miura YMCA Global Eco Village.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting point is Yokohama YMCA.

Can I get a volunteer certificate?
Yes, we can issue a volunteer certificate.
How long can I stay in Japan after the free travel period?
It depends on your schedule and the visa you obtain. Please make arrangements accordingly.

Should I study Japanese before coming?
To make the most of your stay, we recommend learning some basic Japanese.
Where do other participants come from?
You will be working with students from Taiwan.