The Asian Rural Institute focuses on empowering grassroots rural leaders with practical skills in sustainable agriculture, leadership, and community building.
Website: https://ari.ac.jp/en/home/?ari=info
Job Descriptions
Project Description:
The Asian Rural Institute is an initiative focused on empowering grassroots rural leaders with practical skills in sustainable agriculture, leadership, and community building. Their nine-month training program emphasizes hands-on learning in organic farming and fosters a unique approach to community-driven food sustainability with the “Foodlife” concept, emphasizing the interdependence of life by growing and eating their own food.
Job Title: Volunteer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteers are welcome, needed, and fully participate in this international community together with staff and participants. Upon arrival, each volunteer is assigned to a specific section and provided with a working advisor to coordinate their work and give training when necessary. Typical areas of work include the farm (livestock and crops), meal service, Ecumenical Relations (supporters, grants, etc.), publications (writing and layout design), recruitment, graduate outreach, and maintenance of machines and facilities. Volunteers are matched to the section according to their interest/talents and ARI’s needs. Volunteers also participate in community activities such as morning and evening Foodlife work, morning gathering, and community events.
Requirements:
While no specific experience is required, skills related to the above tasks would be helpful. Seniors are very welcome. Volunteers should be ready and able to work hard, live simply, and be patient and open-minded as they take part in life in this international, multi-cultural community.
Please read the statement about volunteering overseas in the FAQ section