Iwakuni Kawashimo kindergarden

CODE: JAP-33

Brief description and main aims

The IB curriculum provides childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years old. Taking into consideration the children's age-appropriate growth stages, We provide childcare that values the independence of the child and the involvement of the teachers and staff with the child.
Cultural Exposure
Iwakuni City is dotted with a variety of unique regional characteristics and resources, including some of the prefecture's most prominent mountains, clear streams, beautiful seas, world-class history and culture, and tourism resources. The seaside area has developed as an industrial city, and after the construction of Iwakuni Airfield, the U.S. military base Iwakuni Air Base was established after the war, and the city has become a base town
Volunteer tasks
1. Watch and support children
- Assist children with their play and activities.
- Providing a safe and secure environment for the children.
2. Support for educational activities
-Introduction of simple English and other languages.
- Support for activities such as songs, games, crafts, etc.
3.Support for daily activities**: Prepare meals and clean up.
- Assist with meal and snack preparation and clean-up.
Assistance with toileting.
4. Event Support: Assistance with special events such as field trips and
sports events.
- Assistance with preparation and execution of special events such as field
trips and field day.
- Assistance with seasonal events (Christmas, Dolls' Festival, etc.).
5.Communication
- Daily communication with children and staff.
-Interaction to deepen cross-cultural understanding.
6.Environmental Maintenance: Cleaning of classrooms and yard.
- Assistance in cleaning and organizing classrooms and yard.
7.Other
- Tasks specific to the particular needs of each kindergarten.
- Other tasks as assigned by the staff.
Volunteer requirements / Skills
Through these tasks, overseas students are expected to provide an international perspective to the children while learning about Japanese education and culture.
Flexibility and a positive attitude are also often required.
Location
Yamaguchi , Japan
Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)
Kindergarden staffs’s house/Host family
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS IN PROJECT: 01 (preferably female)

Pocket money: Volunteer will receive a small allowance for pocket money of 67.39 Euros/month

V.GO Membership fee: 10.000.000VND (Activated til 25/02/2027)

Participation fees (Visa support, training, accommodation and foods during stay):

• Long-term: 3.500 Euros/6 months or 5.000 Euros/12 months.