Many aspects of Japanese culture differ from Western ways, providing an eye-opening experience for many who visit. The “Japan - English Exchange” trip allows enrollees to volunteer in a Japanese village and immerse themselves in its traditions. Through daily interactions with local Japanese, participants will help improve their conversational English skills. Trip highlights include sushi-making, trekking, origami crafts, and visiting hot springs. Furthermore, plan to visit a snow monkey park, the exquisite Matsumoto Castle, and the Zenkoji Buddhist Temple. This program requires an advanced level of English and a minimum age of 18. The trip lasts anywhere from one to 12 weeks and starts at $890.
To inspire an excitement for volunteering around the world, GoEco makes it its mission to ensure that travelers get the opportunity to experience over 150 extraordinary communities around the globe. By acting as a gateway company, GoEco partners with diverse, local, and global organizations that specialize in volunteer travel experiences that create a captivating and inspiring trip for all participants. They hope that all travelers find meaning in their trips while leaving the host community with a passion for volunteerism and sharing their experiences. Starting at $X per person, this experience lasts over the course of X days. GoEco programs include a shared room in a volunteer house, 3 meals a day, and airport pickup and dropoff, and 24/7 GoEco travel guidance and emergency support.