Language Volunteer Registration

※Volunteer Registration is open for April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2024.

Eligibility

• Must be over 18 years of age, and live in the Greater Fukuoka Area
• Those with language proficiency suitable for these activities (native level in Japanese, conversational in the relevant foreign language)
• Those who can set aside the necessary time for volunteer work

Registration Method

Please send Application Form and your face photo data to gogaku@fcif.or.jp by e-mail. You’ll be entered into “Volunteer Activity Insurance” as part of the Japan National Council of Social Welfare, as a precaution for any accidents that may occur in the course of your volunteer work. After you have been entered into the system, you will be sent a registration certificate.

 

【Necessary Documents】

• Application Form
• Face photo data

Compensation

You will not be compensated for translation, interpretation, or anything that is part of your volunteer activities themselves. Transportation costs and the like will be covered by the client of (or group responsible for) each activity.

Outline

Volunteer Bank Outline(Japanese only)

Volunteer Activities

• Interpretation for international exchange events.
• Interpretation at ward office, health center, and schools.
• Documents translation

You will be assigned for translation and interpretation work at schools, NPO or municipal organizations.

Download

Volunteer Bank Flyer(the effective date: April 1st, 2021)