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Volunteer

WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST AND CONTINUED SUPPORT!

◆Volunteer Information:

Volunteer orientation and activities are conducted over two-day sessions (Monday-Tuesday, Wednesday-Thursday, and Saturday-Sunday, with a rest day on Friday). However, you are also welcome to extend your participation for longer than two days. Should you wish to do so, please include the date that you wish to extend your stay to in your application.

For details of orientations currently open for volunteers, please see the following link: (http://pbv.or.jp/ishinomaki-psen/volunteer/）

- Starting time :
Sessions beginning on a weekday – 8:00am
Sessions beginning on Saturday – 9:00am

- Meeting place:
Peace Boat Center, Ishinomaki (http://pbv.or.jp/ishinomaki-psen/form/)

- Finishing time:
5:00pm on the last day of activities.

  • Please note that the starting time may vary depending on the scheduled activities.
  • After arrival at the Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki, orientation will commence. Orientation includes explanation of the day’s activities, formation of teams and submission of required documents etc (approximately 1.5 hours).
  • Activities will only be run on days mentioned in the schedule above.

Details of weekly rest-day:
Every Friday is a scheduled rest-day from volunteering activities. Although no activities will be held, those participating in earlier or later sessions are welcome to stay and use this day as free-time. If you decide to extend your stay at the Peace Boat accommodation site until Friday, you will be asked to vacate by 8pm.

◆Terms and Conditions of Participation:
Those wishing to register as a volunteer are required to:

  • Make their own way to Ishinomaki (Meeting/departure point: Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki) Map(http://pbv.or.jp/ishinomaki-psen/form/)
  • Comply with the schedule of activities as mentioned above (extension of participation is welcome)
  • Pay a fee of ￥500/per night if staying at the Peace Boat accommodation site
  • Be covered by volunteer insurance (including natural disasters). Please note that if you do not have appropriate insurance, you may not be able to participate. As such, please ensure that you are covered before you arrive.See here for details of insurance options;Volunteer Insurance Pamphlet (PDF) (http://www.fukushihoken.co.jp/pamphlet/volunteer.pdf)
  • You must be between 16 – 65 years of age, or provide the designated consent form (if younger than 16). Please take care not to lose your consent form as you will not be able to participate if you cannot provide it on the day.
    • Consent form: Download (PDF)
    • Submission: You will be asked to submit your consent form at your orientation session.
  • Please carefully read the following information regarding items you are required to bring, as well as details of the Peace Boat accommodation site and Ishinomaki access information:
    • Required items
    • Accommodation details
    • Access information
  • Please complete and submit the volunteer application form below.

*Please be sure to submit your application prior to your arrival in Ishinomaki as last-minute applications may not be accepted.

Link:Volunteer Application

◆Schedule of Activities (Example: starting on a weekday)

Day of Activity Time Activity
Day One 08:00 Meet at Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki (Map)
Orientation
09:30 Move luggage to accommodation site, prepare for activities, move to activity location
10:30 Volunteering activities (including lunch-break)
16:00 Return to accommodation, tidy-up etc
17:00 Free-time (evening meal, bath etc)
23:00 Lights-out
Day Two 08:00 Morning Exercise/Meeting
Volunteering activities (including lunch-break)
16:00 Return to accommodation, tidy-up etc
17:00 Break-up: End of activities at Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki
Free-time (evening meal, bath, packing etc)
20:00 Departure from Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki

Points to note:

  • Transport from Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki to volunteering activity locations is provided
  • Each volunteer is responsible for their own food and bathing supplies etc during their stay
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions
  • Day One:
    • Please prepare food supplies for the first day of activities prior to your arrival
    • Please prepare your accommodation fee and all necessary documents for submission at orientation (volunteering application, consent form, certificate of volunteer insurance etc)
  • Day Two:
    • For those departing immediately after volunteering activities:

When booking your return-tickets (bus, train etc) please allow enough time for travel from the Peace Boat Center and for changes in traffic conditions etc.

*PBV cannot take responsibility for delays caused by traffic etc, so please take care.

◆Volunteer Application:

WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST AND CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Please apply via the form below.

  • For details regarding cancellation, change of sessions etc please consult the information provided in the confirmation email (which will be sent to your email address following submission of application).
  1. Volunteering session (MM/DD):
    eg. No#12: 10/15 (Monday)
  2. Do you wish to extend your participation?
    Yes* / No / Undecided (will decide after beginning participation)
    *If ‘yes’, please provide details of the date you wish to extend your stay to (MM/DD):
    eg. 10/19/2012
  3. Full-name (required)
  4. Address:Number/Street address:
    Town/City:
    Country:
    Zip-code/Post-code:
  5. Phone number (required)
  6. Email address (required):
    Cell-phone E-mail*:
    PC E-mail:
    *If you choose to receive mail via your cell-phone email address, please first ensure that your settings allow you to receive mail from the following address:
    pbv.vo.ishinomaki@pbv.or.jp
  7. Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
  8. Blood-type:
    A / B / O / AB / Unsure
  9. Gender
  10. Nationality
  11. Current occupation
  12. Other skills or qualifications
  13. Japanese language ability:
    Fluent / Advanced / Intermediate / Beginner* / None*
    *If either Beginner or None, you will need to apply with someone who can interpret from to your language / Japanese. Please provide a name of her / him.
  14. Are you willing to drive if required?
    If so, please provide details of your driver’s license.
  15. Please provide details of any sickness or injuries.
  16. Have you had previous experience as a volunteer for the post-disaster recovery in Japan?
    Yes* / No
    *If ‘yes’, please provide details of your participation: when, which organisation, type of activity etc.
  17. How do you intend to travel to Ishinomaki?
    Car/Motor-bike/Train/Bus/Other:
  18. Emergency Contact Details:
    Name:
    Relationship:
    Address:
    Number/Street address:
    Town/City:
    Country:
    Zip-code/Post-code:Phone number:
  19. How did you hear about Peace Boat Disaster Volunteering?
    PBV Home-Page/Newspaper/Pamphlet or Flier/Magazine/Friend or Family/Twitter/Facebook/Other
  20. If you have any further questions or comments, please provide details below
  21. Please enter the following four digit code (security measure)

Please see the here for further details of how your information will be treated. (http://pbv.or.jp/privacy_policy.html)}

Submit application with above information

For further enquiries, please contact PBV at the details below:
E-mail: pbv.vo.ishinomaki@pbv.or.jp
Tel: 0225-25-5602 (opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00/ closed Fridays)

Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki
1-5-21 Tachimachi
Ishinomaki-shi
Miyagi-ken, 986-0824
Japan

Tel: 0225-25-5602 (opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00/ closed Fridays)
Fax: 0225-25-5603
E-mail: pbv.vo.ishinomaki@pbv.or.jp