Volunteer (more than 60 days)

If you are over 18 and if you feel that you want to work and live together with people from many different countries, why don't you come to work at ARI as a volunteer?

ARI welcomes volunteers of every race, age, sex, religion. Our only requirements are that you come with an open mind ready for new experiences and new challenges. We need your talents, skills, songs, thoughts, laughter, and hard work. So please come and join us in our pursuit to build an environmentally healthy, just, and peaceful world.

Volunteers are welcome at any time.

A volunteer can stay at ARI for a period of two months up to one year and have the unique chance to learn and share with an international community that tries to lead a sustainable way of life.

Volunteer areas

During your stay you will work in one of the various areas of ARI (Lifestock, Crops and Vegetables, Meal Service, Food Processing, Office Work or Maintenance) together with participants, staff members and other volunteers. It doesn't matter whether or not you have experience in those areas. Everybody is welcome to learn the skills and knowledge needed in the respective work. Through that work you not only support the ARI training program, but you will also gain important experiences for yourself and get a broader understanding and awareness of what every single person can contribute to a healthy and peaceful environment. ARI is, of course, not only about working. We will be happy to share with you different cultures and customs, and also expect that you share about your own. We would love to learn from you and your talents.

Expenses

If you want to become a volunteer, please contact us at least three months in advance. ARI will provide a double occupancy room for you. The food expenses are 30,000 yen per month (for all meals except Sunday lunch). If you are considered to have financial difficulties, you can apply for support.

If you wish to volunteer please send a request to info@ari.edu and we will send you an application. Please be aware that ARI is not able to provide travel costs or visa support to those volunteers coming from overseas.

Volunteer Reflection

If you want to stay ARI less than 60days: Work as"Working Visitor"

Download the application form

• Volunteer Application Form(PDF)