HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
At JVC, we value the role that both the local and international community have on the success of our global projects. Thus, we are always appreciative and welcoming of anyone interested in joining our global community.
Invite JVC staff as Speakers/Lecturers
The JVC staff are crucial to the success and continuation of JVC’s international activities in 11 countries around the world. Our staff is composed of passionate, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who share the JVC vision of a truly human and harmonious global community. The JVC staff want to share their voice for the sake of bringing global events closer to home, and to inspire the younger generation. Their voice will give the younger generation suggestions and a vision of a possible future career with NGO’s. More importantly, the youth will have a greater understanding of the world we inhabit and share as one human race. List of Staff Available: Name…
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it necessary to register if I wish to volunteer at JVC? Are there any requirements? You don’t need to register. There are no requirements, but you are advised to attend one of our orientation days. https://www.ngo-jvc.net/en/get-involved/volunteers/ Please get in contact with us at info@ngo-jvc.net. 2. Do you only accept Japanese volunteers? No, volunteers from any countries are welcome. 3. Can I do “ad hoc” volunteer work at JVC when I visit Japan? Yes, you can. Please get in contact with us beforehand at info@ngo-jvc.net. 4. What kinds of volunteer work do you have? If you know both English and Japanese, we will ask you to translate documents. The…
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are an essential element of our team. Our volunteers help with a variety of tasks in our Tokyo office such as helping in the dispatch of JVC calendars and translating Japanese articles to English for the JVC webpage. We welcome anyone interested in volunteering to attend one of our orientation days in the Tokyo office to learn more about how you can get involved. The orientation will be given mostly in Japanese. English speakers are adviced to notify us beforehand. Orientation days: When? The first Monday of every month at 19:00 and the fourth Saturday at 14:00 Where? JVC Tokyo Office: Creative One Akihabara Building 6F, Ueno 5-3-4, Taito-ku,…
Intern at our Tokyo Office
A year-long internship designed to provide Interns with first-hand experience of working for a NGO. The intern will be heavily exposed to the NGO work environment and be responsible for working with not only the NGO staff, but also volunteers and fellow Interns to ensure the success of our numerous projects. This is an unpaid internship; however, the experience you have and the connections you make will surely be priceless. Reasons to become an intern: Have the opportunity to gain one years’ worth of valuable experience in working for an NGO JVC has ongoing projects in various places around the globe, so you will have the option of choosing the…
Become a JVC Member
We encourage anyone interested and supportive of JVC and its mission to become a member. JVC membership is an important element to ensure that our finances can support our global initiatives. As a member you will receive four newsletters (in Japanese only) per year and be notified of all JVC events and projects. Additionally, members will also receive exclusive benefits and discounts. Membership Options: Supporting Member: Through membership, you play an integral part in helping JVC to continue their global activities. Regular Member: In addition to supporting JVC, regular members have the power to influence the future of JVC. They are able to vote in the annual JVC meetings —…
JVC International Cooperation Calendar & Postcards
A Small Step for International CooperationFor yourself and for the world What is the JVC International Cooperation Calendar? Japan International Volunteer Center (JVC) is an international cooperation NGO established in 1980. The original goal was to save displaced people in Indochina. We currently have various projects in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the disaster area of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Our policy and aim is to address underlying causes of problems and seek ultimate solutions to issues happening all over the world. For instance, distributing food does not always ease food shortage in the long run. Likewise, giving help to a refugee does not necessarily lead to reducing…
JVC Benefit Concert
We are very happy to inform you that JVC 2017 concerts were a great success! The profits from both concerts in Osaka and Tokyo will help improving the lives of people throughout the world in our 11 project countries. JVC would like to thank all the artists, volunteers and audience for their generous involvement. Information about the 2018 Concert Here is the information about JVC Benefit Classical Concerts this year. The programs (G.F. Handel’s “Messiah” in Tokyo, and J.S. Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” in Osaka) will be performed by the following artists. Tickets’ details will be available in the near future. Conductor: Jos van Veldhoven (Netherlands) Soprano: Mariana Pimenta (Portugal) Countertenor:…
