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Let's support mandarin farming in edge of peninsula Ehime!

Полное описание

Префектура Эхимэ на западе острова Сикоку известна производством мандаринов и такими остопримечательностями, как горячие источники, живописная природа и хорошо сохранившиеся замки. имеет длинную береговую линию, простирающуюся вдоль Внутреннего моря Сэто на севере и моря Ува и пролива Бунго на западе. Здесь расположено множество прибрежных островов, а также мыс Сада, самый узкий мыс Японии. This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Kikuya Group (KCG) since 2008, formed by the local young people to think of the future of Ikata is famous for its main industry of mandarins farming, but has been facing depopulation workers and aging society since most of young people leave the town. So, the number mandarin farms is increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery hopes to host vols. to work together to animate the town and revive the farms. 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.

Кто нужен

Знание языков

Дополнительная информация

Some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation). High motivation to work hard and to learn and speak Japanese language. Respect for the local cultures and way of the local organization. Interests in agriculture. Be ready that work is for quite a long and hard.

Что делать

Дополнительная информация

Volunteers will help mandarin farming (It is the main work!! Harvesting, taking care of trees, cutting grass etc., it depend on season! Especially, Nov. to April. is hard!!), support local youth club (If you have chance) and create new activities to animate the town. Volunteers will have opportunities learning organic mandarin farming. Join the local events, many opportunities to learn the local wisdom, etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, famous places here).

Условия

Подробнее об условиях

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

Дополнительные условия

Дополнительная информация

В проекте есть взносы: 10000 руб в России и 18,000 JPY / мес - в Японии (примерно 113 EUR/мес - курс в феврале 2025) . Минимальное время в проекте - 3 месяца! This is used for the project preparation and coordination such as the transportation of the camp leaders while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free. Odd days are counted as one month (e.g., 170 days are counted as 6 months). The nearest airport is Matsuyama for domestic and Osaka (KIX) for international flights. It takes 2.5 hours by bus from Matsuyama to the meeting point. However, volunteers need to join On Arrival and Evaluation Seminars in Osaka, so firstly should arrive at KIX by 08:00 on the starting day and can leave KIX after 18:00 on the ending day The first and last 2 days are On Arrival and Evaluation Seminars in Osaka. In your application please pay attention on the Motivation letter! We carefully read it!