Volunteer

◆What to Prepare
Volunteers must prepare the items below as they will not be provided on site.

[Cash]
Please bring enough cash for your transportation back hone, in case of emergency. Please also keep your valuables with you at all times to avoid any incidents such as theft.

[Health insurance card / certificate] ※Original copy ONLY

[Volunteer insurance certificate] ※Copy OK

[Water]
Drinking water and every day water is available. Please use water sparingly. Having 2 liters of water in case of emergency is recommended.

[Personal hygiene]
Toothpaste/tooth brush, towels etc.

[Bandana, cotton towels]
These can be used as a sweatband or protection against the dust while you work, and as tourniquet or a protective support in case of injuries such as cuts or bone fractures.

[Toilet / Tissue paper]
Although these paper is prepared at the accommodation, there may be none in some of the working areas.

[Sanitized wet wipes]
Sanitized wet wipes for your hands before and after eating.

[Medicines]
You may become sick or injured while working. We suggest you take cold medicine, headache pills, medicine against stomach upsets.

[Battery-powered mobile-phone charger & spare batteries]
Although, you will be able to charge your mobile phones (Charging PCs, digital cameras and other use of electricity is not possible), having battery-powered mobile-phone charger is recommended, in case of emergency

[Safety Manual]
Given at an orientation to create a safe working environment.

[Bedding]
A sleeping bag is recommended. You can also use it for an emergency.

[Rain-gear and windbreakers]
In case of rain.

[Others – items that may be useful]
・Sunglasses
・Earplugs / Eye-mask / Neck-pillow (for your comfortable sleep)

◆What to Wear
Please bring the following items. Please note that laundry is not available during your stay.

[Work Clothes]
You should wear a pair of work trousers and a long-sleeved clothes during volunteer work. Almost all activities are outside. Please bring clothes suitable for the changing season, temperature and weather.

[Daily Clothes & Underwear]
You will need to bring daily clothes and underwear for the number of days you will be staying. Please bring clothes suitable for the changing season, temperature and weather.

[Shoes]
Please prepare for a pair of trainers or mountain shoes for volunteer activities. Long work boots are available for rent on-site.

[Backpack]
A small backpack to take your belongings (water, valuables etc, ) will be useful.

◆On-Site Rental Items
Following items are available for rent on-site, depending on the types of work you will be doing.

[Work related]
・Waterproof jacket and trousers
・Long working boots
・Safety Inner soles
・Sealing tapes
・Dust masks
・Helmets
・Goggles
・Rubber gloves
・Leather gloves

[Drinking and Cooking related]
An electronic pot, a microwave, a fridge and a freezer to share.

[Medical kit]
We provide a basic set of First Aid kit such as disinfectant, Band-Aids and surgical dressing.

※All rental goods are limited in numbers and are to be shared.