Farm under the gaze of Mt Fuji

Placement number: 0194
Location:     Japan 
Preferred Languages: English or Japanese
Date:   March to October
Minimum Period : 1 week

The ethos of this project is to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.  The mission statement is-

"To inspire and educate the citizens of Earth to create their own environmentally sustainable lifestyles and businesses, through participation in the creation and operation of a self-sufficient education center, organic farm, restaurant, fair trade shop and eco-technology development and demonstration center".

The farm and Café are run by an international volunteer team of staff from all over the world. About 4 or 5 team members and interns live on Mt Fuji full-time, while other staff visit regularly to help out while living in Tokyo and supporting the Embassy and Café in the city through outreach, promotion, the Roof Top Garden Club , etc. We are also largely supported through the help of our Short Term Farm Volunteers, who help with everything from planting to cooking.

Role of Volunteer

Short Term Farm Volunteers 

 If you would like to help out, see what we are doing and enjoy the beautiful nature here on the base of Fuji-san, you can come visit as a short-term Farm Volunteer. 

•  Volunteers help out around the farm and café from 10 am to 5 pm.  
• We provide a place to sleep, bedding and three good meals a day.
• Volunteers pay only Y2000 per day for full room and board. 
• Volunteers have the chance to learn and participate in organic cooking, farming, animal care, and much more. 
  

  Minimum Stay 1 Week.  

Embassy Interns 
If you would like to join our team and participate more deeply in our projects, we have seasonal openings for Embassy Interns. 

• Interns receive full training, room and board, and are responsible for learning in detail and managing a certain aspect of the Farm and/or Café. 
   

 Minimum length of internships: 1 month - 3 months. Maximum length : Open.

The Field Internship is a 3+ month position with full room & board, and stipend available. The Intern will be responsible for helping maintain fields and greenhouses, directing short term volunteer helpers, preparing education materials for visiting school groups, and leading group tours and activities. Applicants (Japanese or foreigner ok,) should be good working with people, speak basic Japanese and/or basic English, be self motivated and willing to work hard. Training will be provided in organic farming, education methods, and sustainable project management.

We welcome all inquires. Please send a letter of interest, tell us about yourself and your goals, what dates you would be available, and be sure to specify WHICH POSITION(S) YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.