JAPON  2008

Council Japan    +20 ANS


 

MISSION

The Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to helping people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. In 1998, CIEE was officially recognized as a NGO in operational relations with UNESCO.

FOUNDATION and DEVELOPMENT

Founded in 1947, CIEE has developed a wide variety of programs and services for students and teachers at secondary through university levels and related constituencies.  Today, CIEE is one of the world’s leading operators of international exchange programs and related services, and operates in three broad business areas: Language and Cultural Programs, Work Exchange Programs, International Study Programs. 

WORLDWIDE NETWORK

Since its beginning chartering transatlantic ocean liners after World War II, CIEE has grown to employ 200 professionals working in 30 countries to deliver CIEE’s diverse programs and services.  Regional administrative centers are located in North America ( Boston and Portland , Maine ), Europe ( Paris ), and Asia ( Tokyo ), along with national offices in a number of other countries. 

MEMBERSHIP

CIEE is governed by an international Board of Directors elected by its 320 member academic institutions.  The Board includes representation from members and concerned business organizations.  Membership is open to academic institutions that meet prescribed standards. 

CIEE established an office in Tokyo in 1965, and today is active in a great number of international educational exchange programs.  In 1989, CIEE opened an office in the Kyoto International Community House, a primary base of international exchange in the Kansai area.  Throughout its over 38 year history in Japan, CIEE has developed a wide variety of programs and services for students and teachers at secondary through university levels and related constituencies. 

Since 1981, CIEE has been working closely with Educational Testing Service (ETS) of the United States on administration of the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Since the Computer-based TOEFL test was introduced in October 2000, CIEE has been working on publicity and promotion of ETS Tests.

1.Outline

CIEE Japan was registered as a partner organization of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations in 1995. CIEE Japan has been offering programs and services for the young people who are 18 years old and older.. Each year CIEE Japan organizes international work camps in Japan . Work camps enable people to experience the joy of working and cooperating with new friends from overseas These camps are sponsored by each local organization such as welfare centers, universities, individuals and so on. CIEE Japan International Work camps offer the participants　practical tasks which benefit　the local community as well as Japanese cultural experiences. These camps are basically held between July and the beginning of September when most of Japanese students have their summer vacation. 

2. Language

Although the language used among international volunteers and leaders is English, some projects in Japan involve quite a lot of local volunteers, especially when it is run jointly with their regular activity/camp. Not like some other countries, it is not so easy to find English-speaking environment in Japan . Thusly, it will be much better if the volunteers at least try to communicate in Japanese with these local people.

N.B. In some projects as shown in the project details, basic conversational ability in Japanese is required.

3. Leader

A Japanese leader who has participated in work camps overseas will act as a coordinator/advisor of International volunteers and local host-organization as well as a contact person of CIEE.  

4. Insurance

During the camp, YOU ARE NOT INSURED AGAINST ANY RISKS BY CIEE JAPAN or BY HOST ORGANIZATIONS.

The participants from overseas must be insured by themselves covering the whole period of his /her travel.

5．Travel

Each volunteer is responsible for arranging their transportation to/from the meeting point of the camp at their expenses.
　

＜SUMMERY＞ Short Term Workcamps

LOCATION  

ABBRIVIATIONS FOR THE LIST

AGRI= agriculture CONS= construction

CULT= cultural project ENVI= environmental

ELD= work with elderly people KIDS= work with kids

MENT= work with mentally handicapped people

TEAC= work related with education

Fest= festival YOUTH= work with youth

Reno =renovate such as building

Eco= work about nature

CIEEJ01    UTANO#1/ KYOTO

Dates:                  June 2５ – July 20

Work:                   CULT/TOUR

Volunteers: 2

Host Organization:   Kyoto Youth Hostel Association

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Airport :      Kansai International Airport

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Background:

The Utano Youth Hostel in Kyoto encourages travelers to really enjoy their stay in Kyoto , which is also a great place to make new friends. Well-known for its casual, friendly atmosphere, Utano YH is the perfect　stopping place for travelers who love nature, people and Kyoto. There are many sightseeing spots in the immediate area, such as,The Kinkakuji ( Temple of the Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji temple (both recognized as World Cultural Heritage Sites).

Work:

Volunteers will be in charge of various duties to keep the accommodation comfortable such as working at front desk as well as cleaning rooms. Also volunteers will be expected to help organize a summer camp for local children, which take place in the hostel. Programs to enjoy inter-cultural exchange between the volunteers and local people will be planned as well. Each participant will be encouraged to bring a few things to show their own culture to local children. Participants need to have English skill to communicate with the travelers staying at the hostel. They are expected to be physically strong and open to cultural diversity.  A motivation letter is needed for application.

Accommodation:

Volunteers will be accommodated in the hostel. All meals are provided there.  The hostel has a shared kitchen, a washer and bathrooms. Internet access and international telephone calls are available using prepaid telephone card. The kitchen is available for cooking as well, so each volunteer will be encouraged to introduce their home countries’ cooking to local Japanese during the project. Vegetarian diet is also available.

Location:

Located in northwest Kyoto , Utano YH is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is also conveniently located for walks to the Sagano and Arashiyama area. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Utano youth hostel from Kansai International Airport by train and bus.