NICE-25L-MK19

About this camp: Volunteers primarily engage in organic agriculture activities such as cultivation, seeding, weeding, and harvesting, alongside caring for livestock and assisting with construction and housework. Participation in daily meetings and collective life is crucial, with long working hours from 05:30 to 18:00. Accommodations are provided in a culturally significant house with basic facilities, and meals are prepared collaboratively with local members.




Work: – Cultivate, seed, weed, and harvest organic crops.- Care for goats, cows, and chickens, including feed preparation.- Transport goods from town to Maki and assist in house renovations.- Construct huts and aid in household chores, particularly cooking.- Participate actively in daily meetings and collective living.



Accommodation and Food: – Stay in a beautiful cultural heritage house with basic amenities.- Single rooms can be provided, and meals are prepared with local members.- No need for a sleeping bag, and there is no wifi available.



Leisure Activities: – Experience the scenic beauty of Maki near the Japanese Northern Alps.- Participate in an exchange program and excursions during free days.- Explore local culture, which retains features lost in modernization.



Start Date: 2025-09-06



End Date: 2025-10-19



Camp Code: NICE-25L-MK19



Extra Fee/ Camp Fee: JPY 36000



(In addition to the VolTra application fee paid through this webpage, the local workcamp organization will collect the additional “Extra Fee/Camp Fee” of the above amount from participants on the first day of the workcamp to support the operation of local projects).