Volunteering and internships

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ERECON is currently recruiting volunteers and interns as outlined below.

1. Volunteer & Intern Recruitment (University Students, Working Adults, etc)

Consultations are accepted at any time.

Internships lasting approximately two weeks or longer can also be accommodated at the headquarters.

2. Senior Volunteers — Put your skills to work in international cooperation —

  • Number of Positions: A few applicants

  • Volunteer Details:

Duties: Headquarters Operational Support (data organization, handling mailings, outdoor training facility maintenance, etc.)

Schedule: Approximately 1 day per week

Compensation: Allowance (up to 1,250 yen per hour)

*Depending on organizational activities, volunteer opportunities in Southeast Asia are also available.

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Duties: Support local activities on-site

Duration: 1 week or longer per assignment

Coverage: Local living expenses in the target country (travel costs to/from the country are not covered).

*Requirement: You must become a Regular Member of ERECON.

  • Qualifications:

Age 50 or older with prior work experience

In good health and a living situation that allows comfortable fulfillment of the duties above

Experience in international cooperation or agricultural technology transfer is highly welcome

  • Selection and Additional Conditions:

Selection process, including interviews, may be conducted for volunteer registration. Applicants who pass the selection process will undergo approximately 6 months of training, including headquarters volunteer work about twice a month. Furthermore, those who wish to work as International Environmental Cooperation Experts overseas in the future are required to participate in overseas programs organized by ERECON, and must become Regular Members of ERECON at that time.