Kagoshima Prefecture International Cooperation Youth Experience Program "Let’s go to Laos!"－ Applications Now Open.
Are you interested in learning about the warm hearted Southeast Asian country of Laos?
Would you like to do a homestay visit, become an exchange student or see Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in the workplace?
This will be a great opportunity for junior high school and high school students to learn about other cultures.
We are eagerly awaiting your applications.
Content
- Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteer workplace inspection.
- School Visits.
- Homestay and the chance to interact with local residents.
Participant Requirements
- Must be a currently enrolled at junior high or high school in Kanoya city.
- Must be under the age of 18 as at the 1st of April, 2009.
- Must have their school principal and guardian’s consent.
- Must be physically and mentally fit.
Date/ Length of Stay
19th (Sun) ～ 26th (Sun) July, 2009(8 days).
Cost
Approximately 150000 yen
75000 yen will be subsidized by the Kanoya International
Exchange Association.
Number of Participants
2
How to Apply
Please bring the following documents to the address outline below;
- Kagoshima Prefecture International Cooperation Youth Experience Program Application Form（Form #１）
- School Consent Form（Form #2）
- Medical Examination Report（Form #3）
- Medical Examination Reports from certain hospitals can also be submitted if they contain all of the correct information.
- Essay （Entitled ”My Volunteer Activities”(approx. 800 words)）
Submission Deadline
30th (Thurs) April, 2009
Location where applications should be submitted&Further Inquiries
For those students who currently attend a junior high/ high school outside of the Kanoya City area, please contact the Kagoshima Prefecture International Cooperation Youth Experience Program Committee directly on （TEL：099-221-6620）.