Junior volunteer experience project-with local welfare committee members~

With the wish of "I want children to nurture compassion and gratitude."

Last Updated June 18, 2024

Business Overview

This project recruits junior volunteers from Municipal Elementary Schools (24 schools) 5th and 6th graders in Asahi Ward.

Every May, the local welfare officer requests the Municipal Elementary Schools in the ward to recruit junior volunteers and asks for coordination at each school.
Through various activities, it is an opportunity to learn about "welfare" and "volunteer" and "gratitude" of everyone who participated.

This project has been implemented since 2000 by the Council of Asahi Ward Consumer Affairs Committee Children's Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Minjukyo") since 2000. In December 2013,Asahi Ward received the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award for Social Welfare for his contribution to the creation of local communities.

In addition, activities are being carried out throughout the region with the cooperation of elementary schools, Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Association, the Japan National Council of Social Welfare (hereinafter referred to as the District Social Welfare Association) and welfare facilities.

Activity introduction

Participation in welfare activities and community activities

Participate in local "welfare activities" and "local activities" planned by each district children's association together with local welfare officers and chief children's committees.

Making cookies together with Madoka Studio

Wheelchair experience

Red Feather Community Fundraising Street Fund

This is the 25th year of junior volunteer experience program!

Inauguration ceremony for junior volunteer

Overall Events

An inauguration ceremony will be held for junior volunteers with the aim of deepening their understanding and interest in the activities.
The event was held at Asahi public hall on Tuesday, August 1st. Director General received a prize for participation in the representative elementary school studenｔ (original bandana) from junior volunteers, local welfare committee members, school officials, etc.

Junior Volunteer Experience Presentation

We look back on experience in activity and carry out for the purpose of deepening learning.
In fiscal 2023, the event was held at Asahi public hall on Sunday, December 3.
In the form of slideshow, the representatives of each district, elementary school studenｔ introduced their activities as a slide show.

Publishing a collection of experiential impressions

Here are the thoughts of the junior volunteers who grew up through their activities.

The valuable experiences of working as a junior volunteer will be compiled into a “Experience Impressions” and distributed to junior volunteers, local welfare officers, school officials, district associations, and communities.