MISSION The Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to helping people gain　understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. In 1998, CIEE was officially recognized as a NGO in operational relations with UNESCO.

FOUNDATION and DEVELOPMENT Founded in 1947, CIEE has developed a wide variety of programs and services for students and teachers at secondary through university levels and related constituencies.  Today, CIEE is one of the worlds leading operators of international exchange programs and related services, and operates in three broad business areas: Language and Cultural Programs, Work Exchange Programs, International Study Programs. 

WORLDWIDE NETWORK Since its beginning chartering transatlantic ocean liners after World War II, CIEE has grown to employ 200 professionals working in 30 countries to deliver CIEEs diverse programs and services.  Regional administrative centers are located in North America (Boston, Massachusetts & Portland, Maine), Europe (Paris), and Asia (Tokyo), along with national offices in a number of other countries. 

MEMBERSHIP CIEE is governed by an international Board of Directors elected by its 320 member academic institutions.  The Board includes representation from members and concerned business organizations.  Membership is open to academic institutions that meet prescribed standards. 

CIEE established an office in Tokyo in 1965, and today is active in a great number of international educational exchange programs.  In 1989, CIEE opened an office in the Kyoto International Community House, a primary base of international exchange in the Kansai area.  Throughout its over 38 year history in Japan, CIEE has developed a wide variety of programs and services for students and teachers at secondary through university levels and related constituencies.

From 1981 to 2000, CIEE was working closely with Educational Testing Service (ETS) of the United States on administration of the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Since the Computer-based TOEFL test was introduced in October 2000, CIEE has been working on publicity and promotion of ETS Tests.

   

1.Outline CIEE Japan was registered in Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations as a partner organization in 1995. CIEE Japan is serving to whomever she/he is 18 years old and older. Workcamps enable people to experience the joy of working and cooperating with new friends from overseas. Each year CIEE Japan organizes 5-11 international workcamps in Japan. These camps are sponsored by each local organization such as welfare centers, universities, individuals and so on. CIEE Japan International Workcamps offer participants practical task which benefits the local community and Japanese cultural experiences. These camps are basically held between July and the beginning of September when most of Japanese students have their summer vacation. 

2. Language Although the language used among international volunteers and between them and leader is English, some projects in Japan involve quite a lot of local volunteers, especially when it is run jointly with their regular activity/camp. In Japan, being different from some other countries, it is not easy to find English-speaking environment, where English is used as a common language. Therefore, getting along with Japanese.

It will be much better if the Volunteers at least try to communicate in Japanese with these local people even though you know just basic Japanese words.

N.B. Basic Conversational ability in Japanese for any social projects is required.

3. Leader A Japanese leader who has participated in workcamps in overseas shall act as coordinator/advisor of International volunteers and local host-organization, and as a contact person of CIEE. 

4.Insurance During the camp, you are NOT insured against any conditions by CIEE so that participants from overseas should be aware that they must be insured against their travel to/from the camp, including baggage loss with special conditions, etc.

5．Travel Each volunteer is responsible for arranging and paying for their transportation to/from the meeting point of the camp.

＜SUMMERY＞

	Name/Location	Dates	Type	#Vol
CIEEJ01	Mimasaka/Okayama	21.07-04.08	ENVI/CULT	6
CIEEJ02	Higashishirakawa/Gifu	02.08-15.08	CULT/RENO	15
CIEEJ03	Kenbuchi/Hokkaido	16.08-29.08	MENT/ART/AGRI	3
CIEEJ04	Kunimi/Yamanashi	30.08-10.09	MENT/CULT	3
CIEEJ05	Obuse/Nagano	11.07-24.07	CULT/AGRI	5-6
CIEEJ06	Takatsuki/Osaka	26.07-.15.08	ELD/MENT	2
CIEEJ07	Fukuoka/Fukuoka	05.07-29.07	KIDS	2
CIEEJ08	Kitsuki/Oita	01.06-31.08	RENO/TEAC	3-4
CIEEJ09	Kusatsu/Shiga	25.07-14.08	KIDS	5-6
CIEEJ10	Sawara/Chiba	16.08-29.08	MENT	1
CIEEJ11	Okayama/Okayama	04.08-13.08	KIDS/ELD/MENT	3

ABBRIVIATIONS FOR THE LIST

AGRI= agriculture
CONS= construction
CULT= cultural project
ENVI= environmental
ELD= work with elderly people
KID= work with kids
MENT= work with mentally handicapped people
TEAC= work related with education

CIEEJ01        MIMASAKA, OKAYAMA / FULL

Dates: 21/07-- 04/08
Work:  ENVI/CULT
Number of volunteers: 6
Sponsor: Mimasaka International Interchange Exchange Association
Terminal: Kansai International Airport
Background: Local sponsor, Mimasaka International Interchange Exchange Association（MIIEA） is derived from Mimasaka English Language Club(MELC)which was founded in 1992. MELC consist of 20 students, mostly local adults, learning English by Assistant Language Teachers (ALT) from overseas. Besides the language teaching & learning, some members of this club has been acting to contribute to internationalization of their town organized MIIPA recently to focus on cultural exchange. This volunteer project has been established and they look forward to accepting participants from various countries.
Work: Volunteer will clean up gardens, parks, in the town and along the river goes through this town to protect the habitat of "fireflies" which are only live in the clean water.  With locals joining this project on the voluntary basis, volunteers will also help to analyze water quality with them. Volunteers should bring work clothes including rubber gloves and boots, and be able to ride a bike for their transfer. Also, participants have the opportunity to attend the local events, such as traditional summer dancing festivals, to visit Japanese elementary school, to show locals your own countries' cuisines. Volunteers are expected to be interested in any event takes place in the countryside of Japan. Be ready to talk about your country!!
Accommodation: Most days of this project, each volunteer will be accommodated in the local family house where the family is very interested in hosting experience and cultural exchange.  Volunteers should expect there are some house rules at each family.  Breakfasts and dinners are provided by hostfamily and volunteers should cook their lunches at a community centre.
Location: This project is located in Mimasaka-cho in Okayama Prefecture where is famous for its full of nature, hot springs, sightseeing spot, and the legend "MOMOTARO (Peach boy)".  Hayashino Station is located about 1and 1/2 hour by train from HIMEJI city in Hyogo prefecture.

CIEEJ02        HIGASHI SHIRAKAWAMURA, GIFU / (2) / FULL

Dates: Monday 2, August - Sunday 15, August
Work:  CULT/RENO
Number of volunteers: 15
Sponsor: Higashi Shirakawa-mura Board of Education
Terminal:  Nagoya International Airport
Background: Local sponsor, Higashi Shirakawa-mura Board of Education cooperate this program with Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Administration. You can enjoy swimming and fishing (extra fee is needed for fishing) in the liver which run through the village. You have a great opportunity to enjoy Japanese traditional pastoral scene and life! Most plans are organized by Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Administration. 
Work: Volunteers will work:
a)"Matsuri (festival) volunteer: volunteers will work with local staffs for preparing their summer festival. 
b)Renovation work:  renovating and cleaning works at the Japanese shrine and other public facilities around the village are expected to volunteer.  Also volunteer will visit farms and help their work. 
To communicate with the villagers is one of the big tasks in this project.  Volunteer will be divided into a small group and work at the different places in the village.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in the seminar house which is owned by Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Administration. They will cook by themselves. There will be a chance to stay in local family house for one night during this camp.
Location: Higashi Shirakawa-mura is located near the Hida Mountains which are very famous for its beautiful scenery among not only climbers but tourists. Takayama Matsuri (festival) is held twice a year in spring and autumn and is famous for its gorgeously decorated floats, or its parade.  The unique folk music performed at the festival also leaves a lasting impression. Also, you might have a chance to visit "Shirakawago" which is newly registered to The World Heritage. This is the place only for nature lovers!

CIEEJ04        KUNIMI, YAMANASHI

Dates:  Monday 30, August - Friday 10, September
Work:  MENT/CULT
Number of volunteers: 3
Sponsor: Kunimi En - Home for the disabled
Terminal:  Narita International Airport
Background: Local sponsor, Kunimi En is a school for mentally handicapped people founded in 1996 as "a Big Home for mutual help".  The main aim of this school is to supply the independent living space for mentally handicapped people regarding them as individuals to live much comfortable and liberal as they are in their own home.  All staff are trying to focus on not only to enrich service they are providing in the school but also to widespread their activity in the local community concerning the integral welfare function in the local under the mission of normalization.
Work: Each volunteer will help handicapped people with staff both inside and outside of the school. Besides helping daily routine like cleaning and their own work, staffs of the school strongly expect volunteers to take part in social activities mentioned above and to share their opinions on Japanese welfare or their impression on what they have been experiencing both in Japan and their own countries. Volunteers and residents will be working together on some activities.  There also will have opportunity to introduce your country and cook the dishes and of your own country. Bring something symbolized your country and the recipe!! Volunteers must have been studying Social welfare, should be interested in working with handicapped people and willing to do what is needed. Basic Japanese conversation skills will be very helpful to enjoy this project.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay at the school and a Japanese-style Inn near Kunimi En. Transfer between the accommodation and Kunimi En will be given volunteers by school staff.  Sleeping bag is not necessary.  They have a catering service for lunches and dinners at the school but volunteers should buy their breakfasts.  Volunteers will be also expected to have lunch with residents and to join international party where Volunteers prepare and introduce their country's food.
Location: Kunimi En is located about half an hour by train from Kofu city in Yamanashi prefecture. At school, you can see the Japanese highest & sacred Mt. Fuji forward and the Japan south Alps backward. This place is also famous for a rapid Fuji river and its landscape depicted in famous Japanese Traditional water painting  "Ukiyoe" by Katsushika Hokusai (1760～1849). Also, Pacific Ocean is only 1.5 hour away by driving.

CIEEJ 05       OBUSE, NAGANO / FULL

Dates: Sunday 11, July - Saturday 24, July
Work:  CULT/AGRI
Number of volunteers: 5-6
Sponsor: Obuse International Exchange Club
Terminal:  Narita International Airport
Background: Local sponsor, Nagano International Friendship Club (NIFC), established in 1968, is composed of regular members and supporting members as an incorporated association in NAGANO prefecture. The NIFC has been promoting exchange activities to bring up the sense of cultural understanding among younger generation in order to cope with better international communication of NAGANO. They have some cultural exchange programs for both individuals and groups between some local governments and those of the U.S.A., Korea, Philippines, Denmark, Turkey, Indonesia, and New Zealand. The NIFC is offering various programs such as home-stay, language course, or voluntary activities. The NIFC supported NAGANO Olympic game in 1998 by sending many volunteers. Obuse branch consists of 10 members, other local organizations, and many volunteers.
Work: There will be various kinds of works. Volunteers will prepare for Obuse International Music Concert and will work in a big flower park and an orchard in the town.  Volunteers will also have opportunities to visit local primary and secondary schools for showing children their cultures.  Volunteers may go to the hospitals and welfare institutions to do cleaning and renovation work. Volunteers are required to ride a bike for transportation and to bring work clothes.  The host organization, NIFC Obuse, will welcome volunteers who are interested in cultural exchange between volunteers and locals.
Accommodation: Each volunteer will be accommodated in the local family house where the family is very interested in hosting experience and individual cultural exchange. There would be a chance to stay more than one family during the camp. Volunteers should expect there are some house rules at each family.
Location: Obuse-cho is a small town living 12, 000 people. Obuse-cho is famous as the center of Japanese traditional culture such as Haiku, Bonsai, and especially for well-known "Ukiyoe" painter, Katsushika Hokusai (1760～1849 ). The 3rd International Hokusai conference was held in Obuse-cho (1st and 2nd were held in University of Venice, Italy). Chestnuts and Japanese sweets are also known as one of the Obuse-cho brand. There is also hot spring in the town so volunteers will have a chance to experience it.  Obuse Station is located about 1/2 hour by train from Nagano city where you can access by Shinkansen, bullet train from Tokyo in 1and 1/2hours.

CIEEJ 06       TAKATSUKI, OSAKA

Dates: 26th July - 15th August
Work:  ELD/MENT
Number of volunteers: 2 / (1) FULL
Sponsor: Takatsukiso, Home for the aged
Terminal:  Kansai International Airport
Background: Local sponsor, "Takatsukiso" is the name of home for the aged built about 20 years ago in OSAKA and owned by the local government. There are about 100 elderly (65 yrs. or above) people accepted in this house, who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. There are also 130 elderly people coming to this institute to take "day care service" there, where they will take bath and have meals with help, and other necessary services. There are about 180 staffs working in this house being engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking elders in a bath, helping for meals and their daily lives.  Many entertainment events such as cherry blossom viewing, movie days, and beer parties, dancing night are also well planned for those who are staying in the house. They accept many volunteers every year.
Work: Volunteer will work as staff at Takatsukiso with the regular staffs. Volunteers will be engaged in helping elderly and physically handicapped people living in the house to take bath and eat meals, helping to organize some events such as the Bon (Lantern) Festival held during their stay. Some Japanese will be very helpful to enjoy the project (Volunteers can not expect "English only environment"!!). Volunteers are expected to act positively and considerately and communicate with those aged people friendly, and also to make good use of their social experience in Japan back home. 
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory next to the Takatsukiso House. All meals will be provided in the house and they have meals with elders and staffs. There are kitchenette, bath, shower, bed and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. Sleeping bag is not necessary.
Location: Takatsukiso is located in Takatsuki-shi, Osaka-fu prefecture. It is easily access from down town, Osaka and Kyoto, the most famous ancient city in Japan. Volunteers might be able to enjoy visiting those cities during their day-offs.

CIEEJ 07       FUKUOKA-SHI, FUKUOKA / FULL

Dates: Monday 05, July and Thursday 29, July
Work:  KIDS
Number of volunteers: 2
Sponsor: The Asian-Pacific Childrens Convention in Fukuoka (APCC)
Terminal:  Fukuoka/Kansai International Airport
Background:  The Asian Pacific Childrens Convention in FUKUOKA, Japan, is a civic movement that is made possible by public subsidies, donations from individuals and private enterprises, and the Supporters Organization.  The APCC has been held every year since 1989, and in 2004 we will hold the 16^th Asian-Pacific Childrens Convention.  For more than 10 years, the APCC has been developing from just another international exchange program to an educational one promoting mutual understanding beyond national boundaries while involving many cities and schools.  In addition, the BRIDGE CLUB (BC) has been established by former Junior Ambassadors in the participating countries/regions to pursue its ultimate goal of  peace and co-existence.  The APCC gathers the children, who shall be a leader in the 21^st century, together in Fukuoka and tries to help them gain mutual understanding of different cultures and languages through homestay and cultural exchanges.
Work:  This organization has The Asian-Pacific Childrens Convention every year and this year, over 350 children from over 40 different countries will be invited to the convention to experience and exchange their cultures with Japanese children in Fukuoka.  Volunteers will do the preparations and some office works, support other staffs, and help children broaden their horizon during the convention.  Volunteers are expected to be the BRIDGE among those children, to have good relationship with other Japanese volunteers, and to assume responsibility as one of APCC staff members.
Accommodation:  Each volunteer will be accommodated in a private family house where a family is very interested in hosting international visitors and individual cultural exchange.  Breakfasts and dinners will be provided but volunteers will buy lunches by themselves.  Please note that there are some house rules at each family.
Location:  Fukuoka prefecture serves as a key prefecture in Western Japan and has about 5 million inhabitants, making it the 9^th largest in Japan.  It faces the sea on three sides, with fertile plains extending along the rivers which flowing from the mountains.  Fukuoka has always been an exchange point between Japanese and Continental-Asian cultures, due to its proximity to the rest of Asia.  During many periods in history, it has played an important role as a window of exchange.  It takes about 10 minutes by subway from Fukuoka Intl Airport. Its possible to get to Fukuoka from Kansai Intl airport by express train.

CIEEJ 08       KITSUKI, OITA / FULL

Dates: June - August (Flexible; Min.3 weeks-Max.3 months)
        *Vols can request duration and dates of their stay in advance.
Work:  RENO/TEAC
Number of volunteers: 3-4
Sponsor: ABC Outdoors Education Centre
Terminal:  Oita Airport/Kansai International Airport
Background: ABC Outdoor Education Centre was officially registered as a NPO (Non Profit Organization) through Oita Prefectural Government in 2001. ABC stands for, Adventure, Balance and Challenge & fun provides the program focus on successful experiences that will help people break the cycles of failure and begin feeling good about themselves and caring others. This is accomplished through activities that incorporate trust-building, goal-setting, challenges, individual and group experiences, problem-solving and fun. The center (program site) is based in Sumiyoshihama Resort Park has a beautiful environment just besides the ocean and mountains. We provide the programmes not only for the people (students) but also for facilitator training. 
Work: Works are various and related with adventure educational programmes.  Volunteers will start with maintenance works on facilities of the organization at first, and will be then gradually able to be involved with the programmes and the participants as a programme assistant. However, what each volunteer can do depends on his/her interest, motivation, experience, besides adventure education and outdoor activities experiences.  Their educational programmes are also beneficial for those who wish to be a teacher. Volunteers should be very good at English since they have some English programmes.
Accommodation:  Volunteers will stay at a lodge with a good cooking facility condition in the working area and will prepare breakfasts and dinners by themselves.  Since lunches are not inclusive, volunteers have to pay for them.
Location: ABC Outdoor Education Centre is located in Sumiyoshihama Beach Resort Park and the resort park is in south edge of Kunisaki peninsula in Oita prefecture. Kitsuki city where the organization is based is a castle town with about 23,000 residents.  The city faces Moriya Bay and is known for tideland where a natural monument, horseshoe crabs live.  It takes about 10 minute-drive from Oita airport. 

CIEEJ 09       KUSATSU, SHIGA / FULL

Dates: Sunday 25, July - Saturday 14, August
Work:  KIDS
Number of volunteers: 5
Sponsor: NPO KODOMO NETWORK CENTRE TENKIMURA
Terminal:  Kansai International Airport
Background: In Japan, children are having fewer chances to communicate elder people in neighborhoods and also tend to stay inside house to play TV game.  TENKIMURA was established in 1987 to reconsider and improve the environments around children and to support their healthy growth.  This organization has been having many events related with nature activities for children, making local community better, and support for parents to bring up children under their catch phrase. The earth is a playground!”  Lots of local people are involved in the events as supporters and TENKIMURA give children precious experiences in nature.
Work: Volunteers will experience a few schemes related with children, such as being a leader of children for a summer camp and spending some time with disabled kids.  They will also make the preparation for those events.  Works will be about 5 hours per day from Mondays to Fridays and there will be no work on weekends.  Volunteers will have a chance to swim in river and to meet local people. Basic Japanese would be really helpful for communication with kids.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay at local family, which the organization arranges, but volunteers need to be prepared for their own cooking while being provided with ingredients, vegetables, fruits, meats etc.  Ingredients will be provided by hostfamily. Volunteers will be expected to follow some family rules at each family.  Please note that this might change into another type of accommodation, probably rooms in a nursery school.
Location: Shiga prefecture is located in the middle of Japan and is famous for the biggest lake in the country, Lake Biwa, which occupies one sixth of the prefecture.  Kusatsu City is located in south of the lake and has over 110 thousand residents.  The city was one of sekisho (barriers) on Five Main Highways, which were made in Edo period (1615-1867) and used to be flourish by tourists. It takes about 20 minutes by train to get Kyoto, which is the historical city and about 2 hours by express trains to get to Kansai International Airport.

CIEEJ 10   SAWARA, CHIBA / FULL

Dates: Monday 16, August - Sunday 29, August
Work:  MENT
Number of volunteers: 1(Woman only)
Sponsor: SAWARA SEIKAZOKU EN - Home for the disabled
Terminal:  Narita International Airport
Background:  SAWARA SEIKAZOKU EN is a home for the disabled and has about 20 affiliate centers in 5 cities.  Their purposes are to respect everyone, to have healthy and fruitful life, to do daily activities, and to help disabled people become independent. They have 42 staff members and about 50 residents, who are mentally disabled.  The residents are divided into small groups, which are considered as a family in the house, and everyone has his/her own room for independent life.  Daily works and club activities they give to the residents are various; such as gardening, manual work, playing sports, cooking, music etc, and on weekends, the residents enjoy their leisure time by doing diverse events at weekends.
Work:  Volunteers will help mentally disabled people do daily routine, such as cleaning, brushing teeth etc, with the staff.  The residents do gardening, mushroom growing, food manufacture, and manual work as their daily works and volunteers will be also expected to be involved with those works with the residents. Volunteers should be interested in welfare.
Accommodation:  Volunteers will stay at a room in the house and they will have catering meals.  Lines eill be provided, so sleeping bag is not necessary.
Location:  Sawara-shi with 50,000 residents is located in North East of Chiba prefecture and the biggest river, the Tonegawa River goes through the city.  The distance from Narita International airport is about 15Km.  The city is very historical and known for the hometown of the first proper map drawer, Mr. Tadataka Ino.  Enjoy visiting old Japanese houses, bridges, Inos museum, temples etc. in the city!

CIEEJ 11   OKAYAMA-SHI, OKAYAMA

Dates: Wednesday 04, August - Friday 13, August
Work:  KID/ELD/MENT
Number of volunteers: 3 (1) FULL
Sponsor: Time Capsule
Terminal: Kansai International Airport
Background:  Time Capsule is in a rural area of Okayama city and was established 4 years ago by four housewives to provide 24-hours and 365-days care to those who are in need.  Their motto is to provide necessary care in whenever and for whomever and they accept people in all ages, with problems, with disabilities.  About 20 Japanese are registered as volunteers and have been making big efforts for those who come to the house. 
Work:  Helping children, disabled children, and elderly people who come to the house, volunteers will spend enjoyable time with them.  During this camp, a festival, called URAJA MATSURI, will be held in the area and some of the children will take part in the festival with unique costume and making up.  Volunteers will also do the preparation with those children for the festival.  Why dont you join it!  Volunteers should be cheerful and enthusiastic and should like people.
Accommodation:  Volunteers will stay at the house of the organization.  Catering service for all meals will be provided to all volunteers, however they should pay 700 JPY (about 5 EUROS) per person per day for meals during their stay.
Location:  Okayama prefecture, located in Western Japan, has a warm climate and beautiful scenery.  It is surrounded by the picturesque Seto Inland Sea and magnificent Chugoku mountains.  Okayama is a convenient city as it is the gateway to the Chugoku and Shikoku regions and is a hub of transportation and tourism.  There are many historic spots and places of interest dotted around Okayama Prefecture and many literary artists have emerged in this cultural city from ancient times.  In the art galleries and museums in this prefecture, one can trace the achievements of these great people.  Walking through the beautifully preserved traditional streets, you will be able to immerse yourself in the peaceful Japanese scenery.  Besides this there are hot springs and leisure spots where you can enjoy Okayamas nature.  Blessed with mild weather, this area is rich in marine and farm products.  Why dont you try some of the traditional dishes in Okayama!