Community Partners

Students can intern at a wide variety of local organizations, from sushi restaurants, to publishing companies, to elementary schools! To make searching easier, we’ve classified the internship possibilities into three main types, childhood education, environmental organizations, and community revitalization. In addition, we always invite students who are interested in doing so to reach out to companies independently to see if they are interested in hosting one of our students. 

Keep scrolling to learn more about each category. 

Childhood Education

Volunteer with local elementary and middle schools, after school programs, and other organizations that provide programming for elementary and middle school aged children.

Typical Responsibilities
*These are examples of things that students have done in the past. Depending on the year and the organization the exact tasks might be different.

• Interact with the kids including playing games, doing crafts, reading to students, playing card or board games, talking with students etc.
• Assist with preparation for activities including preparing and cleaning up facilities.
• Help out in English language classrooms including helping teacher set up class, help students with class activities, speak with students in English, etc.

Community Revitalization

Volunteer with various organizations, stores, and groups that are involved in the local community. Students will have the opportunity to interact with local community members, learn about certain Japanese traditions and more. Past organizations vary greatly so typical responsibilities will also differ. 

Typical Responsibilities
*These are examples of things that students have done in the past. Depending on the year and the organization the exact tasks might be different.

• Assist with setting up and cleaning up after events or performances. 
• Provide English language support, including assisting guests or translating documents 
• General office support and other tasks as instructed 

Environmental Organizations

Volunteer with various environmentally focused organizations in the area including local parks and farms. You will be able to learn more about environmental conservation efforts in Japan, as well as the local farming community in Mitaka.

Typical Responsibilities
*These are examples of things that students have done in the past. Depending on the year and the organization the exact tasks might be different.

• Clean parks, assist nature conservation works, design educational programs, research endangered species, etc. 
• Assist in farm work, such as weeding, harvesting, washing, and packaging of vegetables.
  

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Students’ Projects

Below are examples of final projects students have completed in previous semesters.

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Projects

Research Papers