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Frappi · Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 2

Well...Since this is my first post I will say - ello! And though I am only posting now I have read the forum for quite some time and I appreciate all the feedback that is offered! Smile

I am interested in taking some of your knowledge of Japan and using it, I hope that is okay!

I am interested in community development and also have a passion for Japan and because of these I am looking to find a position in a more rural area, I have found a few postings for jobs in such areas, though they are not as plentiful. I also have found a teach inc. that deals primarily with rural jobs and was wondering if there were more similar places as this one.

I see that the JET program really suits what I would like to do, but I have missed the most recent deadline, therefore I am looking for other ideas.

So, I thought I would try to use your knowledge as a resource, I would welcome any ideas and information you have to share. Thank you!

Hawaiibadboy · Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 26

Community development...as a JET???

Color me confused Laughing

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Some JET ALTs and CIRs get involved in community development of a sort. Totally case by case.

If you just want to live in the countryside, look at the ads and pick something.

AgentMulderUK · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject:

Welcome Frappi.

Not sure if there is any voluntary work that might suit?Should be easy to find. on the net. I saw some listings somewhere but it was more the kind of "religious people needed to come and brainwash locals " type of thing. Probably not what you are looking for though.

There are some companies that offer quite expensive "experiences" in Japan where you work as a teacher to pay your way. Can't recall who though.

Sorry to be a bit vague but I am not wholly sure what you mean.
What exactly do you mean by community development? Because, I am not sure the Japanese would need their communities being developed by a foreigner to be honest Wink

wintersweet · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

Well, there's http://wwoof.org/ if you're not committed to teaching. I suppose helping organic farms stay in business is a kind of community development and it would likely be rural, all right. Wink

Frappi · Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 2

Darashii · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 5

As an ALT, I felt it easy to get involved in my community.

I managed to organize and attend orphanage visits, make calls to a local retirement home and disabled person's facility. I smashed mochi, carried mikoshi up mountains and sat in on numerous shinto rites in my little community. I found my area very welcoming to foreigner involvement. They'd find something for you to do, I'm sure.