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Sarah Weiler (Germany), 2016

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For more information about volunteering,please contact ARI directly at ecu@ari.ac.jp.
North Americans are also encouraged to contact theAmerican Friends ofARI - the North American ARI
supporters organization:
Sherry DeLeon: info@afari.net
Documents needed to apply-Application form
- Recommendation letter- Health certificate- Passport-sized photographThat We May Live Together''I am interested in agriculture andJapaneseculture, as well as nature, so ARI was a good fit interms of my interests. What I love about ARI isliving together with, and talking to new people,working with nature, listening to the awesome
Morning Gatherings, and the fact that everyone
here is selfless. This is a very special place where
everyone can learn a lot about friendship, love,
respectfulness, and tolerance."
Kanako Nakata Qapan), 2016

"What brought me to ARI is the unique interna­
tional community and my interest in organic
farming. I love that I can share healthy food
together with people from different countries.
Also, I like that we can work and live together.
ARI became like my second home and a place tolearn about life. My point of view has changed
so much, and it helped me find the things thatare important in my life."
Joyce & Bob Ray (US), 2010 and 2013

"Volunteering at ARI has been the most rewarding
experience of our lives. As retirees, our skills andexperience were valued, and ARI welcomed us as
fellow supporters of rural leaders. Our reward is
the friendships shared with staff, volunteers andall the participants we were privileged to workwith."

For more information, please visit our website!
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1nterested in being a part of a
dynamic international community?
Want to learn more about where your foodreally comes from? Not afraid of hard work andliving simply? Seeking a place to explore yourspiritual identity,or experience other religions?

Volunteer Work and Assignments

If your answer is "Yes!" to any of these questions,then consider volunteering at the Asian RuralInstitute.
ARI welcomes women and men who have an open
mind ready for new experiences and challenges.
We need your talents and thoughts,your skills
and songs,your laughter and hard work.

At the end of this program, participants
return home to work with their people tocreate healthier, more independent, andmore sustainable communities.

Come and join us in our pursuit to build apeaceful,just and environmentally healthy
world according to our motto:

Volunteer Information" THAT WE MAY LIVE TOGETHER "The Asian Rural Institute
The Asian Rural Institute (ARI) is an international
training center for grassroots leaders. Having a 90%
self-sufficient organic farm, the institute invites
participants from rural communities
throughout Asia, Africa
and the Pacific toparticipate in ARl 's
ARI is located in
9 months RuralNasushiobara,
Japan
Leaders Training
Program in servant
leadership, sustainable agriculture
and community
development.
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Individual volunteers can apply for a term from twomonths up to one year. If you would like to come fora shorter period please apply as a Working Visitor.
Details can be found on the website. While the train­
ing program runs from April through December,volunteers are needed throughout the year.
A volunteer does not need specific skills, like farming
experience, but should welcome new challenges,
such as living and worl<ing simply within a vast diver­sity of people and cultures. Volunteers should beready to humbly contribute to the training programin a supportive role.
As a church-related institution, ARI is Christian ininspiration and interfaith in practice. Volunteers
should be open to diversity and spiritual reflection.
At any one time, ARI has on campus people fromover 15 different countries, with English serving as
the common language.
We welcome volunteers of any ages 18 and over.
Single volunteers share a room in either the men's or
women's dorm. We also have accommodations forvolunteer couples.

During your stay you will be assigned to one or more
sections, such as Livestock, Crops and Vegetables,
Meal Service, Fundraising, Marketing, Maintenanceor Admissions. In addition, everyone contributes todaily "Foodlife" work, which is a word coined at ARI
to show the connection
between food and life.
Through your work you will,. gain important experiences
for yourself and join the rest ofthe ARI community in living
the ARI philosophy of sharing,serving and being good stew­
ards of the environment.

Expenses
ARI will provide a double occupancy room for you at
no charge (for stays over 60 days). The meal fees are¥30,000 per month. If you are not financiallycapable of covering the meal fees you may apply fora fee waiver. Volunteers are expected to cover all
additional expenses. For more information pleasecontact us.

ARI Dail�rrr

6:30am Exercise&c leaning
7:0oam Foodlife Work
8:15am Breakfast
9:30am Morning Gathering
10:20am Morning work
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Afternoon work
4:00 pm Foodlife Work
6:30 pm Dinner