[Priority for Waseda University students, faculty and staff] Announcement for recruiting of earthquake reconstruction volunteers (Miyako City)

WAVOC deploys reconstruction support volunteers by bus to areas centered in Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures. Donations received through the Waseda Supporters Association are used to fund the activities.

Before applying, prospective applicants should carefully read the guidelines listed below. Apply only after understanding what is required and understanding the purpose of this project which is supported through the efforts of many people.

Summary

Schedule (The schedule is subject to change.)

• ・Explanatory meeting held by leaders [required]
June 23rd (Thurs.) 18:30-20:30 (Building No. 11, Room 507) Introduction of members, explanation of local situation, content of activities, items to take, advice about the attitude toward the volunteer, etc.
• ・Deployment to Work Sites
• July 1st (Fri.) 22:00: Gather at the Garden Hall on the 1st floor of the Okuma Garden House, meeting before departure. 23:30: Departure
• July 2nd (Sat.) 09:30: Arrive at site. 10:00-17:00: Cleaning around the schoolyard of Taro Daiichi Junior High School (Stay overnight at Miyako Kita High School)
• July 3rd (Sun.) 07:00-09:30: Cleaning around the schoolyard. 10:00: Leave from Taro Town. 21:30: Arrive at Waseda University, break up

*Note that a performance of the New Orleans Jazz Club is schedule for the same period. (The performance will be held in front of Miyako Station and within trains of the Sanriku Railway Company.) Preliminary lectures, transportation and lodging will be performed together with the club.

Participants

30 participants per group (*selected in a drawing; priority given to Waseda students, faculty and staff)

Group Leaders

Waseda University faculty and staff

Things to take (Details are explained in the explanatory meeting)

*A helmet will be issued by WAVOC.

• ・Long rubber boots (boots will become dirty, so bring sneaker to wear during the ride home)
• ・Rain suit (separate top and bottom is preferable; suits sold at 100 yen discount shops tear easily and are unacceptable).
• ・Rubber gloves (thick with long sleeves; gloves which can be worn on top of work gloves are best)
• ・Mask (anti-dust)
• ・Goggles (anti-dust)
• ・Personal foods and beverage for from departure until return (at least 2 liters of fluid is required)
• ・Towel (for wiping sweat and wrapping on neck to prevent dust)
• ・Change of clothes for ride home (work clothes will become dirty, so a change of clothes is required)
• ・Large garbage bag (for holding dirty rubber boots and change of clothes; do not dirty the bus)
• ・Several small plastic bags (for garbage)
• ・Hand wipes (fundamentally, there is no water for washing hands, so use wipes for cleaning hands)
• ・Bag (easy to carry and use)
• ・First-aid supplies (band aids, etc.)
• ・Insurance card (valid in Japan)
• ・Portable toilet (if needed)
• ・Warm clothes to wear in car (if needed)
• ・Toilet articles
• ・Sleeping bag

Fees paid by participant

• ・Volunteer insurance: 1,000 yen *Not required for people enrolling on or after April 1st, 2011
• ・Bathing fees: 500 yen

Number of recruits

30 participants
Selected in a drawing. Priority is given to those who can participate in the explanatory meeting.

Qualifications

• ・Approval can be received from guarantor (requires submission of written pledge).
• ・Able to participate in explanatory meeting.
• ・Heavy labor is expected. Participants should have the desire and physical strength to perform such labor.
• ・Participants must be able to adapt to difficult conditions at the disaster area; i.e. lack of toilets, no water, no directions, etc.
• ・Participants must possess communication ability for establishing good relationships with victims.

Application Deadline

June 20th (Mon.) by 12:00

Announcement of Results

June 21st (Tues.)

Application method

Waseda University students

・Please apply via Waseda-net portal.

・Waseda-net portal > Log in > Left menu: System Service > Complete application form > Volunteer center > Application form for deployment as earthquake aid volunteer

Students of other universities and the general public

Please complete this form and submit via email: wavoc-shien-t@list.waseda.jp

Include the following phrase in the subject: MiyakoPJ Application (Name: XXXX).

• ①Name
• ②Furigana
• ③Affiliation
• ④Gender
• ⑤Blood type
• ⑥Date of birth
• ⑦Mobile phone number
• ⑧Mobile phone email address
• ⑨PC email address
• ⑩Postal code
• ⑪Address
• ⑫Name of guarantor/relationship with applicant
• ⑬Contact information for guarantor
• ⑭Disaster volunteer experience (list contents)
• ⑮Date of explanatory meeting to be attended

Other

• ・Fundamentally, toilets are not available. Please consider bringing a portable toilet.
• ・We hope that these activities will encourage participants to conduct their own independent aid activities.
  Please use these activities as a starting point for activities involving a mid- to long-term period of stay in disaster areas, as well as activities in Kanto.

Inquiry

Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center・Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Aid Project
wavoc-shien-t@list.waseda.jp