Centraal (JAP-24)


Type: Environmental/Green Projects: Ecologically friendly agriculture - Country: Japan

Brief description and main aims

Centraal is family-run organization aiming to propose a organic, self-sufficient life based on the traditional Japanese farmer community lifestyle. Also, it introduces new and diverse culture to the local community. They host many travelers from all over the world.

Main Activities

The projects' main activities include:

  • Taking care of the farm plants and animals
  • Fixing, renovating a traditional, old Japanese style house
  • Iintercultural exchange meetings and interaction with local people in order to create an eco-friendly, easy-to-live environment

Volunteer tasks

The project recently started running so the project provides an opportunity to find many types of tasks not only farming and fixing. The volunteer can, for example, help with developing intercultural projects and  events. The volunteer can also introduce a new culture for the local community.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Volunteer should: 
  • Be independent, friendly, creative, respectful, open-minded
  • Thinking actively as it’s your project
  • Enjoy to interact with people in the community and people all over the world

Location

The project is located in rural area of Yamaguchi prefecture. The neighborhood of the house is surrounded by mountains. Volunteer can get to train, and go to a store in 10 minutes by bicycle.

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Living in a house and sharing the room with another volunteer. Western-style toilet, futon and Wi-Fi are available.

More Information

This project is avaliable for 1-2 volunteers.

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