CIEEJ1406 Mimasaka MIEA /OKAYAMA Length

CIEEJ1406 Mimasaka MIEA /OKAYAMA
Length:
16th July – 3rd August
Vols:
12
Age:
18 – 40
Language:
English / Japanese
Host organization:
Mimasaka International
Exchange Association (MIEA)
Background:
MIEA was founded in 1998 as an activist group of Mimasaka citizens. The primary aim of MIEA is
to contribute to the globalization of Mimasaka city. So far, they accepted more than hundreds of
volunteers from over 20 countries.
Work:
There will be many events and works such as follows:
Welcome party, orientation meeting, river survey, river cleaning , street cleaning (with local
residents aged from 30s to 60s), Japanese traditional culture experience, International Exchange
Meeting, temple cleaning, farewell party and so on.
Volunteers will also participate in a local festival.
Volunteers are going to interact with local high school (15-18 y.o) and elementary school
students (7-10 y.o.) and mothers with young children or babies (20-30s), when visiting local
schools.
Volunteers are expected to work cooperatively in a group, and work well.
Accommodation:
Each volunteer will be accommodated in a house of local host families.
Volunteers should expect and respect some house rules in each family.
Facilities:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a kitchen, a lavatory and a bathroom. Internet is
not available.
Please always ask your host family when you use, a washer or a kitchen, etc. You may need to do
the laundry by yourself or your laundry will be washed together with family’s and be asked to
help with it. Please be flexible and helpful.
Meals:
Three meals a day will be provided.
Location and leisure:
MIEA is located in Mimasaka-city in Okayama prefecture. It is famous for beautiful landscapes
and hot springs. The most notable sightseeing spot is the birthplace of Musashi Miyamoto
(1584~1645), the strongest swords man handling two swords at the same time. Hayashino
Station is located about one and half hours by train (JR Kishin line) from Himeji city in Hyogo
prefecture. Himeji Castle is one of the oldest and most beautiful castles in Japan.
For the schedules on Saturdays and Sundays, please ask your host family if they have any plan
made for the day before you make your own schedules. Please keep in mind that you are strongly
expected to spend time with your host family on those days. Be advised if they have any plan
made, theirs has priority. Please do not make any plan with your friends on weekends without
talking to your host family first.
Terminal:
Station:
URL:
MIEA (Facebook)
Kansai International Airport
JR Hayashino Station
MIEA (Japanese) http://analogman.ne.jp/MIEA/
MIEA (English)http://www10.plala.or.jp/COOLMOON/miea/index.htm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mimasaka-International-Exchange-Association-MIEA/206215862756330
Requirement：
1. Every participant must be able to ride on a bicycle!! We cannot accept a volunteer who do not
know how to ride on it.
2. It is required that volunteers should prepare and bring things you can perform/display at an
international exchange event. Pictures, CD, books, magazines, toys, games or snacks of your
country are suggested. You can have your own booth, display them and give presentation
about your country at this event. Clothes suitable for activities, such as T-shirts, pants, and
sneakers. Long-sleeved shirts and a hat/cap are a must. In addition to clothing, please bring
toiletries, towels and other things you need for your daily life.
3. Rain boots (only those who foot is over 10 inch)
Remarks:
During the program, you will be frequently asked to introduce yourself to local people especially
in cultural exchanges settings. Please be prepared and enjoy that exposure.
【用語の説明】
Length
プロジェクト開催期間
Vols
海外ボランティア受入人数（必ずこの人数が参加する訳ではありま
せん。最大の受入人数です）
Age
募集年齢
Language
プロジェクト期間中の使用言語
Host organization
プロジェクトの受入団体
Background
受入団体の団体概要、国際ボランティアプロジェクトの歩みなど
Work
主な活動内容（記載以外の活動をする可能性もあります）
Accommodation
宿泊施設
Facilities
宿泊施設の設備
Meals
食事条件
Location and leisure
開催地、ボランティア活動がない日の過ごし方の例（必ず全てができ
るわけではありません）
Terminal
プロジェクト開催地の最寄空港
Station
プロジェクト開催地の最寄駅
URL
プロジェクトに関するウェブサイト
Requirement
参加必須条件、必須の持ちもの
Remarks
大切なこと、心にとめて置いてほしいこと

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