Recruit

Passionate about education, youth empowerment, and cultural exchange?

💜We’d love to have you join us at Natsu Camp 2026! 💜

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Commitment & Logistics:

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• Duration:

  • Pre-camp (remote): Around 1–3 hours/week from October 1, 2025 until the camp

  • On-site (Greater Tokyo area): Early August 2026 — full-time presence required during the entire camp week

• Age Requirement: Must be between 18 and 35 years old

• Location requirement: You must be based in Japan during the on-site week (foreign passport holders are welcome)

• What we cover: All roles are short-term and unpaid. However, we cover domestic round-trip transportation to the camp site, meals, and shared accommodations during the camp week

• Please note:

  • At this stage, all volunteer positions are open only to individuals currently residing in Japan. (Foreign nationals living in Japan are also welcome to apply.)

  • All roles are fixed-term and unpaid. Volunteers are responsible for any personal expenses not directly associated with Natsu Camp '26

  • These roles are central to our operations. Volunteers will work closely with our organizing team in both the planning phase and the on-site program. Because our students and staff rely on you, we expect all selected volunteers to fully commit to their assigned schedules

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Open Roles & Applications:

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1) Activity Coordinator

Help plan and run our non-academic activities, from evening reflection circles to talent nights — keeping the energy high, the environment safe, and the community welcoming. The Activity Coordinator collaborates with the leadership team to ensure all sessions embody Natsu Project’s values of creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration, delivering a camp experience that is both engaging and enriching for all students.

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You’ll do:

• Help plan and take the lead in nightly sessions and light, community-building activities.

• MC non-lecture events and help keep everyone engaged and included

• Support logistics like materials prep and smooth session transitions

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Requirements:

• Aged 18–35

• Currently enrolled in or graduated within the past year from an undergraduate or graduate program

• Fluent in English (Japanese is a plus but not required)

• Substantial leadership experience — ideally in youth programs or camps

• Comfort working with older teens (15–19) in diverse, multicultural settings

• Resident in Japan (regardless of nationality)​

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Bonus skills:

• Experience in group facilitation or team-building activities

• Conversational Japanese

• First Aid/CPR knowledge (a plus, but not required)

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Apply here: Activity Coordinator Application Form

 

2) Camp Assistants

Be the go-to support for students — from guiding their daily routines to helping them with their team fieldwork projects.

 

You’ll do:

• Look after your group during meals, travel, and daily schedules

• Support teams during field research and community interviews

• Keep the camp running smoothly by assisting with light logistics

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Requirements: 

• Aged 18–30

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

• Fluent in English (Japanese is a plus but not required)

• Friendly, approachable personality with strong people skills

• Interest in sustainability, education, or social impact

• Resident in Japan (regardless of nationality)​

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Bonus skills:

• Experience working with high school students or in camps

• Familiarity with navigating Tokyo’s transit system

• Conversational Japanese

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Apply here: Camp Assistant Application Form

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What Happens Next:

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• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

• If we think you’re a good match, we’ll reach out to schedule a 30-minute online conversation — no tricky questions, just a chance to get to know you better.

• Selected volunteers will complete two to three training sessions and sign our Volunteer Code of Conduct.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!