After 6 months since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, ... volunteer numbers have dropped off steeply, but there remains a lot of work to do in the tsunami-affected zones in Tohoku. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get involved, this is the time! WhyNot!? Japan is created to gather willing foreigners and Japanese, who wish to do volunteer work during the long weekend of October.
[Capacity] 42 people (Limited to only 42 people, so please make a reservation earlier.)
[Reservation] Please send the following information to tohoku@whynotjapan.com with "Tohoku Tour" in the subject line.
1.Full Name 2.Address 3.Nationality 4.Phone Number 5.Cell Phone E-mail address 6.How did you know about this tour?
※Confirmation mail will be sent within 2 days. Please contact again if the confirmation e-mail is not sent.
[Reservation Deadline] Sep 27th Tuesday
[Charge] 15,000yen
[Included] Transportation fee, Free Accommodation(community center), WhyNot!? Original T-Shirts
[Non-included] 700yen for Volunteer Insurance (If you don't have one), Meals ※ Let's go to local restaurant (izakaya) for dinner together! (We will apply Volunteer Insurance together, so you don't need to get yourself)
[Activities] Rikuzentakata Volunteer Center will decide on the day. (Mowing grass, Bring the mud out from the house or Clearing away the rubble etc...)
[Things to bring] Work outfit, Safety equipment (Work gloves, Dust masks, Eye protection, etc) Rain boots and water proof clothing, Sturdy footwear with puncture-proof soles, Cap(or helmet), Second pair of shoes and cloths that will not be worn to the job site, Sleeping bag(or bedding), Meals(you can buy on site), Water bottles (minimum 2L x 2 bottles), your ID
[Note] We work mostly outside. Please get some outfits like the photo below. The weather might be bad or cold, please provide water proof clothing and shoes. ※To avoid the foot injury, we recommend to wear sturdy footwear with puncture-proof soles, ※To avid bees, we recommend not to wear black clothing.
[Payment Methods] Bank Transfer (please tell us if you can't do it)
[Cancellation Fee] 6 days before departure 20% 5~4 days before departure 40% 3~1 day before departure 50% The day of departure 100%
[Minimum Passenger Count] 30 people (If there are less than 30 people, the tour will be canceled.)