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I volunteer for disaster relief
We actually participate in disaster relief volunteer work ourselves. In areas affected by floods and typhoons, we help with tasks such as moving out household belongings, removing mud and debris, clearing mud from under floors, and cleaning, and we act as volunteer members during emergencies.
These days, natural disasters are increasing year by year.
There are many things you can only understand by going to the site and seeing them with your own eyes.
Disaster relief volunteer activities I have participated in so far
When I participate in volunteer activities, I do so through disaster volunteer centers or support organizations in the affected areas. They match local needs with volunteers and prepare a system for receiving them, which I deeply appreciate as it allows me to fully concentrate on the day's work. I regularly participate in volunteer leader training courses and other programs to learn about the workings of both volunteers and those receiving volunteers. I know that day will come when it will be useful.
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Record of participation in disaster relief volunteer activities (excerpt)
During the 3.11 earthquake, I could only make a small donation, and I regretted ever since that I couldn't do anything (or more accurately, "didn't try") because I was preoccupied with family matters and daily life. If I ever had another opportunity, I would definitely want to do something directly helpful this time.
Just four years later, in 2015, the Kinugawa River overflowed its banks during torrential rains in the Kanto and Tohoku regions. The extensive damage was reported on the news every day.
Something terrible is happening in the same Kanto region, just over an hour's drive from my home...
I thought, "This time for sure!"
I didn't know anything at first, but thanks to various connections, I was able to participate in disaster relief volunteer activities for the first time in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and that's how I got to where I am today. I'm still a novice, haha, but I've gained some experience, met people I would never have met if I hadn't gone to volunteer for the disaster, and made many friends.
Since then, natural disasters have occurred all over Japan, and the number of places I want to help keeps increasing. While working, the places and timings I can go are limited, but I want to continue participating, even if it's just a little at a time.
Participation record
As of September 2026
