Organized 337 workcamps/ hosted & sent 3,726 volunteers in 2013

W: We will do a various work to care of the forest such as cutting trees & branches, maintaining the footpaths, etc… We will also support to organize some events (e.g., to collect edible wild plants, nature observation) in their field and to open up new projects (apiculture, biomass energy etc.).

S: Local participation to protect nature. Bring some info.!

A: The pension named ‘Eco Resort Akame’. Volunteers cook for themselves..

L: About 60 km east of Osaka. There are famous falls nearby that many hikers visit. The climate in this season is relatively cold; so don't forget to bring warm clothes.

T: From Osaka, 1 hour by train from each. From Tokyo, 4 hours by bullet train and 10 hours by bus

LA: Excursion, exchange parties, visiting schools, exchange with elderly people of the eco-resort, etc…

SR: Speaking good Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect to the local custom and life, open mind and flexibility.

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to finish the project in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/11, 07/06, 08/03, 09/27, 10/26, 12/19, 01/18
NICE-LI-IN14-1 Ine 14-1 (Kyoto) 04/11-07/06 AGRI, ENVI 1 vol.

NICE-LI-IN14-2 Ine 14-2 (Kyoto) 05/09-08/03 AGRI, ENVI 1 vol.

Organized together with is ‘Agroecologia Kimura farm’. It is a local organization created in 2000 aiming to reduce the amount of waste created while cultivating, watering and maintaining the environment. Most of the resources of the site come from its fields, which are fertilized using manure. The spread of an organic farming standard in agriculture is the goal of the organization.

W: We will do natural farming in various ways such as making fertilize to use it on soil, planting vegetables, harvesting crops, etc… We will also help bringing land into cultivation, maintaining the forest (cutting bamboo trees, etc.). We will join the local events too.

S: About natural faring. Bring some info.!

A: Japanese traditional house. Volunteers cook for themselves.

L: About 80 km from the center of Osaka. Most of the peninsula was designated as a quasi-national park.

T: From Osaka/Kyoto: 2 hours and a half by bus. From Tokyo: 2 hours by bullet train then 2 hours by bus.

LA: A famous landscape known as the "Three Views of Japan" (It is Amano-Hashidate) is located near the project site.

SR: Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect of the local customs and life, open mind and flexibility. Those who can speak Portuguese language are welcome!

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to finish the project in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 08/03
NICE-LI-IW14-1 Iwami-ginzan 14-1 (Shimane) 01/17-04/13 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IW14-2 Iwami-ginzan 14-2 (Shimane) 02/14-05/11 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IW14-3 Iwami-ginzan 14-3 (Shimane) 04/11-07/06 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IW14-4 Iwami-ginzan 14-4 (Shimane) 05/09-08/03 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IW14-5 Iwami-ginzan 14-5 (Shimane) 07/04-09/27 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IW14-6 Iwami-ginzan 14-6 (Shimane) 08/01-10/26 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IW14-7 Iwami-ginzan 14-7 (Shimane) 09/25-12/19 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IW14-8 Iwami-ginzan 14-8 (Shimane) 10/24-01/18 ENVI, SOCI 2 vols.

Organized together with the ‘Organization of Green and Water’ (founded in 1992) since 2011. This organization was established to advocate for the importance of the prairie and forest in our ecosystem. They work around Iwami Ginzan, a silver mine, which was registered as a World Heritage site in 2007. The organization wants to care for the forests and prairies. It is important to continue to care for our forests after we have disrupted the ecosystem. Extension of bamboo forests is a serious problem in Japan.

W: We will do various work to maintain and protect the forests such as cutting bamboos and grasses, burning grasses, etc…Empowering NEET youth (Communication with them, they can get confidence by the experiences of communicating foreign people, to talk, to do activities. )

S: Similar kinds of activities of forest care, protection and youth empowerment in each country. Bring some info.

A: The house named ‘Yukimi-ru’, it is the center of NEET youth members. Cooked by vols. Pocket money is 30,000 yen per month. Volunteers cook for themselves.

L: About 250 km northwest of Osaka. Near the Sea of Japan.

T: From Osaka, 9 hours by train. From Tokyo, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.

LA: Visiting school, exchange parties, home stay.

SR: Speaking good Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host. Interested in nature conservation.

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to finish the project in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/11, 07/06, 08/03, 09/27, 10/26, 12/19, 01/18
NICE-LI-IK14-1 Ikata 14-1 (Ehime) 01/17-04/13 AGRI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IK14-2 Ikata 14-2 (Ehime) 02/14-05/11 AGRI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IK14-3 Ikata 14-3 (Ehime) 04/11-07/06 AGRI, HERI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IK14-4 Ikata 14-4 (Ehime) 05/09-08/03 AGRI, HERI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IK14-5 Ikata 14-5 (Ehime) 07/04-09/27 AGRI, HERI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IK14-6 Ikata 14-6 (Ehime) 08/01-10/26 AGRI, HERI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IK14-7 Ikata 14-7 (Ehime) 09/25-12/19 AGRI, HERI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-IK14-8 Ikata 14-8 (Ehime) 10/24-01/18 AGRI, HERI 2 vols.

Organized together with Kikuya Community Group (KCG), formed by the local young people to think of the future of their small village. Ikata is famous for its main industry of oranges farming, but has been facing depopulation, lack of workers and ageing society since most of young people leave the town. So, the number of abandoned orange farms is increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery. KCG strongly hopes to host vols. to work together to animate the town and revive the farms.

W: We will help orange farming (This is the main work!! Harvesting, taking care of trees, etc, depend on season! Especially, Jan., Feb., Mar. are hard!!), support local youth club (If you have chance), and create new activities to animate the town.

A: Share room at the volunteers’ house. Volunteers cook for themselves. Pocket money is 20,000 yen per month.

L: In the edge of Sata Peninsula, surrounded by the sea, so fishing is also famous. There are only 30 houses in this community. The climate is relatively warm though it can be cold in winter.

T: Matsuyama (2.5 hours by bus). From Tokyo, 12-13 hours by highway bus.

LA: Participation in the local events, exchange with the local groups, etc.

SR: Speaking good Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect to the local custom and life, open mind and flexibility. Be ready that work is for quite a long and hard (Especially, Dec. to April.)

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to finish the project in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 05/11, 07/06, 08/03, 09/27, 10/26, 12/19, 01/18
NICE-LI-MI14-1 Minamata 14-1 (Kumamoto) 01/17-04/13 ENVI, AGRI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-MI14-2 Minamata 14-2 (Kumamoto) 09/25-12/19 ENVI, AGRI 2 vols.

NICE-LI-MI14-3 Minamata 14-3 (Kumamoto) 10/24-01/18 ENVI, AGRI 2 vols.

Organized together with Shokubutsu Shigen No Chikara’ (Power of Natural Resource), a local NPO to recover natural ecosystem cycles by promoting the regeneration and rebirth of land & sea forests. It’s been hosting short term international workcamps almost every year since 92 that has made a significant impact to create a forest on the reclaimed land. This year, they will continue forest reconstruction, environmental education, agricultural work and development work of the regional cultural activities.

W: We will help their environmental education projects for middle school students, cut the bamboo trees that are harming the ecology and also make bamboo charcoal. We aim at cyclical environmental preservation within the affected areas. Those who stay in Feb. will also join the international workcamp.

A: Local House. Volunteers cook for themselves.

L:Southern part of Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu, one of the four main islands of Japan. It faces a beautiful semi-closed sea called Shiranui-kai and has some gorgeous natural scenery.

T: From Osaka, 3 hours by airplane and bus. From Tokyo, 4 hours by airplane and bus.

LA: Agricultural Assistance Program (Harvesting paper mulberry trees, citrus fruits, onions, etc.) , Ocean life investigation, Environmental education etc.

SR: Speaking some Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host.

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to finish the project in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 01/18
NICE-LI-KG14-1 Kunigami 14-1 (Okinawa) 04/11-07/06 ENVI, HERI 3 vols.

NICE-LI-KG14-2 Kunigami 14-2 (Okinawa) 05/09-08/03 ENVI, HERI 3 vols.

NICE-LI-KG14-3 Kunigami 14-3 (Okinawa) 07/04-09/27 ENVI, HERI 3 vols.

NICE-LI-KG14-4 Kunigami 14-4 (Okinawa) 08/01-10/26 ENVI, HERI 3 vols.

NICE-LI-KG14-5 Kunigami 14-5 (Okinawa) 09/25-12/19 ENVI, HERI 3 vols.

NICE-LI-KG14-6 Kunigami 14-6 (Okinawa) 10/24-01/18 ENVI, HERI 3 vols.

Organized together with Yanbaru Regional Activation Supporting Center (YRASC) .YRASC is a local NPO to conserve rare and endangered species from 2001 in Kunigami village. Around Yanbaru area is designated as game reserve. Especially there are many Okinawa rails. YRASC want to conserve these spices with young generations from all over the world. They also aim for registered as a World Natural Heritage Site, Yanbaru area future.

W: We will conserve rare and endangered species (especially, Okinawa rails, sea turtles etc.) with local host. We will maintain national park and wilderness area. We will promote ecotourism about this area too.

A: Traditional local house (it was Japanese inn before). You will have your own room. There is Wifi here. All basic facilities are provided. Cooking as a group by turn.

L: Kunigami is a small village in north of Okinawa main island. It is currently a well-known, popular ecotourism destination nationwide because of its pristine subtropical rainforest habitat not found on the mainland Japan. Okinawa islands are called Oriental Galapagos.

T: From Tokyo, 3 hours half by airplane and 3 hours by bus. There are cheap frights (LCC) from Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka now. You can go to Okinawa island easily now.

SR: Speaking some Japanese (common language will be Japanese) and strong motivation to work, speaking Japanese language and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

* IMPORTANT!! If you want to finish the project in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form; 08/03, 09/27, 10/26, 12/19, 01/18.

NICE&GV4GF-LI-BA14-1 Badd 14-1 (Sri Lanka) 05/18-08/03 ARTS 1 vol.

Organized together with Lanka Green Volunteers (GV4GF) since 2012 (first time in this place). GV4GF is a new NGO founded in 2011 to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. NICE co-organized workcamps and continue till 2013 to share know-how & networks. From 2014, GV4GF start LMTV (Long and Middle Term Volunteering) with NICE. Host Organization called Women Economic Development Foundation and it is working for mainly poverty eradication and child protection among the rural villagers. They are working with some rural areas, youths, children and women.

W: Program name is “Fund rising officer and office management adviser”. We will 1) identify project opportunities while meeting the people, 2) propose possible remedies short term and long term, 3) make contacts with relevant organization and open paths to get support from them, 4) Ttain local leaders to achieve goals ,etc.

A: Village house. Electricity and water facilities are available. Be ready to enjoy simple life.

L: Baddegama is a small isolated village located in south province. This village has tea, rubber and paddy farming. Education is not sufficient in this village.

T: Colombo. (You need to arrive by the day before 1st day and stay there till last day of the morning)

SR: Age above 20 years. Understanding about funding organizations and its strategic. Fluency in English, speaking, reading and writing (Correspondence skills in English). Strictly no alcohol, smoking and drugs during the period of volunteer program. High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

PF: 820 US$ to be paid on your arrivals
NICE&GV4GF-LI-PA14-1 Pani 14-1 (Sri Lanka) 06/07-08/21 EDUC, KIDS 1 vol.

Organized together with Lanka Green Volunteers (GV4GF) since 2012 (first time in this place). GV4GF is a new NGO founded in 2011 to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. NICE co-organized workcamps and continue till 2013 to share know-how & networks. From 2014, GV4GF start LMTV (Long and Middle Term Volunteering) with NICE. Host Organization called SAFE Foundation and it is working for mainly poverty eradication and child protection among the rural villagers. They are working with some rural and hash areas, youths, children and women.

W: Program name is “Teaching English language to children and youths”. We will 1) teach English to local youths using informal way, rather than a following a book, while speaking and doing games etc. or following your own way, 2) assist office work of the host organization to do in English, 3) enhance English knowledge of the office staff of the host organization ,etc.

A: Village house. Be ready to enjoy simple life.

L: Anuradhapura is the most ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Lots of ruins are still there including stone carvings, temples, pagodas, shrines, parks and lakes etc. Paniyankadawala is a rural village, 21km from the nearest Anuradhapura.

T: Colombo. (You need to arrive by the day before 1st day and stay there till last day of the morning)

SR: Above 20 years of age. Working ability with minimum supervision. Fluency in English, speaking, reading and writing. High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

PF: 820 US$ to be paid on your arrivals
NICE&GV4GF-LI-PA14-2 Pani 14-2 (Sri Lanka) 06/07-08/21 ARTS 1 vol.

NICE&GV4GF-LI-PA14-3 Pani 14-3 (Sri Lanka) 08/08-10/30 ARTS 1 vol.

Organized together with Lanka Green Volunteers (GV4GF) since 2012 (first time in this place). GV4GF is a new NGO founded in 2011 to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. NICE co-organized workcamps and continue till 2013 to share know-how & networks. From 2014, GV4GF start LMTV (Long and Middle Term Volunteering) with NICE. Host Organization called SAFE Foundation and it is working for mainly poverty eradication and child protection among the rural villagers. They are working with some rural and hash areas, youths, children and women.

W: Program name is “Design and construct web site for CBOs”. We will 1) collect necessary data and pictures, 2) design a web site for nominated CBO., 3) publish the web site, 4) assist office work of the host organization to do their computer work etc.

A: Village house. Be ready to enjoy simple life.

L: Anuradhapura is the most ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Lots of ruins are still there including stone carvings, temples, pagodas, shrines, parks and lakes etc. Paniyankadawala is a rural village, 21km from the nearest Anuradhapura.

T: Colombo. (You need to arrive by the day before 1st day and stay there till last day of the morning)

SR: Above 20 years of age. Working ability with minimum supervision. Fluency in English, speaking, reading and writing. Ability to work with all the necessary software such as php, photoshop, HTML etc. High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

PF: LI-PA14-2 is 820 US$, LI-PA14-3 is 865 US$ to be paid on your arrivals
NICE&GV4GF-LI-MA14-1 Mahi 14-1 (Sri Lanka) 06/15-09/13 EDUC, KIDS 1 vol.

NICE&GV4GF-LI-MA14-2 Mahi 14-2 (Sri Lanka) 08/31-11/21 EDUC, KIDS 1 vol.

Organized together with Lanka Green Volunteers (GV4GF) since 2012 (first time in this place). GV4GF is a new NGO founded in 2011 to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. NICE co-organized workcamps and continue till 2013 to share know-how & networks. From 2014, GV4GF start LMTV (Long and Middle Term Volunteering) with NICE. Host Organization called Farm and Agriculture Foundation, small Community Based Organization, and it is working for mainly poverty eradication, Farmers awareness programs, working with dairy framers and child protection among the rural villagers. They are working with some rural and hash areas, youths, children and women.

W: Program name is “Teaching English language to children and youths”. We will 1) teach English to local youths using informal way, rather than a following a book, while speaking and doing games etc. or following your own way, 2) assist office work of the host organization to do in English, 3) enhance English knowledge of the office staff of the host organization etc.

A: Village house. Be ready to enjoy simple life.

L: Mahiyanganaya, 56 mile post - Mahiyangana is home to the Veddh as known as "Vannilaetto", meaning people of the forest who are in fact on the list of the world’s primitive tribes. Our location is 19km from the nearest city, Mahiyanganaya.

T: Colombo. (You need to arrive by the day before 1st day and stay there till last day of the morning)

SR: Age above 20 years, Ability to work with minimum monitoring, Fluency in English, speaking, reading and writing. Strictly no alcohol, smoking and/or drugs during the period of volunteer program. High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

PF: LI-MA14-1 is 910 US$, LI-MA14-2 is 865US$ to be paid on your arrivals.
NICE&GV4GF-LI-GA14-1 Galaha 14-1 (Sri Lanka) 07/10-10/07 EDUC, KIDS 1 vol.

NICE&GV4GF-LI-GA14-2 Galaha 14-2 (Sri Lanka) 09/24-12/17 EDUC, KIDS 1 vol.

Organized together with Lanka Green Volunteers (GV4GF) since 2012 (first time in this place). GV4GF is a new NGO founded in 2011 to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. NICE co-organized workcamps and continue till 2013 to share know-how & networks. From 2014, GV4GF start LMTV (Long and Middle Term Volunteering) with NICE. Host Organization called Gami Seva Sevana (GSS) literally mean Shelter to offer services for community, provided training facilities to villages and organic farmers. But during the last few years during the lack of funds, now they are developing their activities in various ways and they are working with some rural and hash areas, youths, children and women.

W: Program name is “Teaching English language to children and youths”. We will 1) teach English to local youths using informal way, rather than a following a book, while speaking and doing games etc. or following your own way, 2) assist office work of the host organization to do in English, 3) enhance English knowledge of the office staff of the host organization etc.

A: Farm Training Center. Be ready to enjoy simple life.

L: Located at 130km from Colombo. This is a mountainous area and elevation is 1100m above sea level.

Environment is cool, windy and low humid. Nearest town is Galaha and its 9km away from the center.

T: Colombo. (You need to arrive by the day before 1st day and stay there till last day of the morning)

SR: Age above 20 years, Ability to work with minimum monitoring, Fluency in English, speaking, reading and writing. Strictly no alcohol, smoking and/or drugs during the period of volunteer program. High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!

PF: LI-GA14-1 is 910 US$, LI-GA14-2 is 865US$ to be paid on your arrivals.

2-6) Detailed project Information (LMTW)
NICE-LW-MS14-1 Mashiko 14-1 (Tochigi) 04/21-07/11 ENVI, RELI 5 vols. (2 Asian!)

NICE-LW-MS14-1 Mashiko 14-2 (Tochigi) 09/22-12/10 ENVI, RELI 5 vols. (2 Asian!)

Organized together with Tochigi Conservation Corp (TCC). Conservation Corps is long term workcamp programs in USA where 10-20 youth work for local development and environment. About 25,000 vols. join every year. To create similar programs in Japan, TCC was created in 2009 by the leader who was a LMTV coordinator of NICE. Because there are few children who are able to play and grown up in nature, TCC creates a children’s forest in which local community residents can play.