◼ Volunteer activities
Connect to society and deepen learning
The Volunteer Center is the place where we put into practice the “Do for Others” educational philosophy of Meiji Gakuin
University. It provides support so that all volunteers and students with an interest in social issues can enhance their studies
through a wide range of activities.

◼ We support your willingness to “give it a go”!
○We introduce the volunteers
There is a lot of volunteer information in the center. Information is announced via Port Hepburn, the Volunteer Centerwebsite, and signboards, etc.
○We offer consultations regarding volunteer activities
University staff and specialist coordinators are able to offer advice. Please feel free to talk to us when you feel that “Iwant to try volunteering,” “I want to launch a new activity,” and “I have a problem in carrying out my activities.”◼ The first step “1 Day for Others”
For those of you who would like to start by doing something, but don’t know where to start - “1 Day for Others” is a
program in which Meiji Gakuin University students visit communities, NPOs, NGOs, companies, etc. near their campus toexperience volunteering or interning for one day. We hope you will use this as an opportunity to take action yourself todiscover social issues and master a variety of abilities such, as leadership and communication skills, etc.

◼ Engage in social activities
The Volunteer Center has incentive systems (*selection required) for students tackling social issues.
Program nameContentVolunteer Fund Student
This is a system that provides financial assistance for a period of six months to one
Challenge
year for students to tackle social issues they have discovered themselves.
Anytime Volunteer ChallengeThis is an incentive system that allows students to apply whenever they want tovolunteer, anytime, anywhere.
Disaster Expedition Grant
This is a system that subsidizes transportation and other expenses incurred during
disaster recovery support activities.

◼ Programs to support your growth
Program nameVolunteer Certificate

Content
Seeing the practice of volunteering as part of university education, this programaims to connect each student’s volunteer activities to their specialized learning,
thereby deepening both. If you are thinking about centering your university life on
volunteer activities, please aim for the certificate.

◼ Obtain “volunteer insurance” when you participate in volunteer activities
Volunteer insurance provides compensation in cases where a volunteer is injured, or causes injury to others, during anactivity. For safety’s sake, please ensure that you take out this insurance before participating. Note that we regularly carryout the procedures to take out insurance on your behalf at the Volunteer Center. * The university takes out insurance for“1 Day for Others” and the other programs organized by the Volunteer Center. We ask independently acting volunteers toplease take out insurance through the Social Welfare Council, etc.
Volunteer Center
Shirokane TEL 03-5421-5131 (Building 10, 1F)
Yokohama TEL 045-863-2056 (Building 4, 1F)
URL https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/volunteer_activities/
X (formerly Twitter) @mgvc2011
Instagram @mgu_vol41

◼ Extracurricular activities
The university’s extracurricular activities are intended to cultivate a rich humanity in students that promotes responsible
behavior by allowing them to participate in independent activities and exchanges. The university students to actively
engage in extracurricular activities to enhance student life.

◼ Certified groups
Athletic Association (36 groups)
Four certified bodies
Federation of Cultural Organizations (13 groups)
Cheerleading Groups (3 groups)
Certified groups
Aikokai (smaller activity clubs) (24 groups)
Voluntary Groups (21 groups)
Executive Committee Association (3 groups)○Certified groups
Certified groups are clubs that have been officially recognized by the university and that can receive various types of
support from the university. They are obligated to submit various notifications and financial reports to the university. The
certified groups are further divided into four certified bodies (Athletic Association, Federation of Cultural Organizations,Cheerleading Groups and Appreciation Society) and voluntary groups.
These groups have priority in reservations for classrooms, athletic facilities and cultural facilities, and they receivefunding. In addition, even if an injury occurs in their activities outside the university, they are covered by accidentinsurance (see page 37) if the activity was approved by the Student Affairs Office.
* For activities other than those of certified groups, it is necessary to consider obtaining insurance on your own incase of injuries, etc.

◼ Establishment of certified groups
Extracurricular activities other than those of certified groups are planned and carried out entirely on your own
responsibility. However, to develop this into an activity as a university-certified group, it is necessary to follow the procedure
below.
(First year) Submit an Application to Prepare for Establishment. (Submission period: April 1 to 30)
 If as a result of the screening your group is designated as a group that is preparing for establishment, properly engage
in activities for a one-year period.
 Submit an Interim Activities Report. (Submission period: October 1 to 31)(Second year) Submit an Application for Designation as a Certified Group and undergo a screening in order to receive designation asa certified group. (Submission period: April 1 to 15) (Based on the results of the screening, your group might not berecognized as a certified group. If it is recognized, it will be registered among the Voluntary Groups.)
When the Application for Designation as a Certified Group is submitted, the following three criteria must also be satisfied.
1) In principle, there must be at least eight members, including members from at least two academic years.
2) There is a full-time faculty member as an advisor.
3) The group has defined articles of association.
Please contact the Student Affairs Department concerning the application forms, application method and timing, etc.

42◼ Shirokane Festival
The university festival known as the Shirokane Festival is held at the Shirokane Campus annually from November 1 toNovember 3.. It provides an opportunity for many groups (both certified and non-certified) to hold performances and otheractivities.

◼ Totsuka Festival
The Totsuka Festival is held at the Yokohama campus annually in late May. This is a community festival produced
through the cooperation of students, the local community and university staff. With the overall themes of the environment,social welfare and internationality, the festival is open to the local community.

◼ Project to strengthen Meiji Gakuin sports (called the “Sports Project”)
The Sports Project was begun in April 2005 and selects specific strong clubs which are practicing regularly in order toachieve a high quality of play.

◼ MG Hakone Ekiden Project“Get Meiji Gakuin University into the Hakone Ekiden race!” In order to realize this desire, the MG Hakone Ekiden Project
was launched in academic year 2020. The track and field team’s long-distance block is training hard with the aim ofparticipating in the Hakone Ekiden.
(Special website: https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/campuslife/ekiden/)
The Student Affairs Division handles inquiries concerning extracurricular activities.
Shirokane TEL 03-5421-5155 (Main Building, 1F)
Yokohama TEL 045-863-2030 (Building 1, 1F)
URL https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp /campuslife/extracurricular_activities/◼ Clubs
The clubs active as Meiji Gakuin University certified groups are shown below.
* The content may change after this list has been created due to club disbandment or suspension of activities.
As of December 2023

◼ Athletic Association (36 clubs)
Approximately 1,400 students are members.
Aikido Club
Figure Skating Club
Karate Club
Kyudo Club
Golf Club
Football Club (Soccer)
Shorinji Kempo Club
Swim Club
Table Tennis Club
Lawn Tennis Club
Men’s Basketball Club Women’s Basketball Club
Handball Club
Futsal Club
Baseball Club
Archery Club
Men’s Lacrosse Club
Women’s Lacrosse ClubIce Hockey Club
Competitive Dance Club
Shooting ClubSki TeamNanshiki Baseball ClubBadminton Club
Boxing Club
Sailing Club
Track and Field Club

American Football Club
Kendo Club
Judo ClubSoft Tennis Club
Nihon Kempo Club (currently suspended)
Volleyball Club
Motorboat and Waterskiing Club
Rugby Club
Wander Vogel (Rambling) Club◼ Federation of Cultural Organizations (13 clubs)
Approximately 1,000 students are members.
Acoustic Minds
E.S.S (English Speaking Society)
Glee Club
L.M.S.
Cinema Society
Photography Club
Mandolin Club

Theater Research Club
Advertising Society
Stage Academy

OrchestraChild Education Society
Literature Club43

◼ Cheerleading Groups (3 clubs)
Approximately 40 students are members.
Leader ClubCheerleading Club

Brass Band Club◼ Appreciation Society (Smaller activity clubs) (24 clubs)
Approximately 1,600 students are members.
SportsAcademic/CulturalAustria Ski Club
Announce Kenkyukai
Shirokane Sports
Club Arts
AssociationSports Appreciation Society Tea Ceremony Club
Badminton Section
Playing Tennis Association
Meigaku Little Theater(currently suspended)
Break Jam
Rakugo Society

TravelCar Tourist Club
Cycling ClubMusicClassic Guitar SocietyLight Music Club (L.M.C)

Sansuikai

CHOR DIE SONNE

Travel Society

Symphonic Band

Train Travel Appreciation
World Ethnic Music Society
SocietyHabitat MGU
Hiking Appreciation Society Song Lights
Remote Island Society* As a general rule, ‘Appreciation Society’ tend to be somewhat smaller, newer and more informal than associations andorganizations.

◼ Executive Committee Association (3 clubs)
Approximately 300 students are members.
Shirokane Festival Executive
Totsuka Festival Preparation
Committee
Committee

Freshmen Orientation Executive
Council◼ Voluntary Groups (21 clubs)
Approximately 1,900 students are members.
SportsAcademic, Cultural
Shirokane Football Club (soccer)
Contemporary Music Club
STING
Jazz Society
Orange Tennis Club
Hepburn Bible Society
Volleyball Club Cherries
Manga Society UCA
AKUSTOT
ShohokaiSports SHOW☆GO!!!
Gospel Choir
Hula Circle Lokahi
Musik Spiel
KENDAMA Club

44Society, Social Welfare, International
Sign Language Club Pokke
JUNKO Association
Peace ☆ Ring
pocketOPEN ROOM
Braille Transcription Society