Minato International Disaster-relief Volunteers Wanted

Minato City recruits international disaster-relief volunteers to ensure that foreign nationals will be provided with accurate information and equipped with appropriate communication tools in case of disaster.

Requirement

Applicant who meets the following conditions:

1. Applicant who can interpret and translate in Japanese and foreign languages
2. Applicant who can attend the training seminars in Japanese
3. Applicant who can be contacted by email
4. Applicant who is prepared both physically and psychologically to work as a volunteer in time of disaster
5. Applicant who is willing to do the activities in Minato City

Activity

At the time of disasters: Interpretation at evacuation centers, consultation counters for foreign residents, and other places in Minato City; translation of disaster-related information.
At non-emergency times: Interpretation at disaster prevention drills and other events.

Insurance enrollment

All volunteers are insured and the city bears the cost.

Application

Download an application form from the Minato City Web, fill out and submit in person or by post to the Global Community Planning Subsection, Minato City Hall, 105-8511.