Disaster Relief Volunteer Registration

This information comes to us from Rohan, CIR PA.

If you are interested in registering yourself as a ‘disaster relief volunteer’ through Ishikawa Prefecture, you can do so by sending your information to npo[AT]pref[DOT]ishikawa[DOT]lg[DOT]jp OR fax it to 076-225-1363.

Your information must include the following details:

Your name, address, telephone number and the duration in which you can help with the aid & relief efforts. Please make a mention of your Japanese language level, too.

Please remember that the situation in the affected areas is still far from normal and it will be some time before the local administration or NPOs start accepting volunteers from outside. You may not get a chance to volunteer in spite of your registration, as volunteers will be selected based on the requirements of the affected areas.

You can find the updated information on: http://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/kenmin/saigai/vol.html

How to Donate Goods in Ishikawa

Many thanks to our crack team of JETs who have been working tirelessly to get this information out: Julia Caffrey, ALT; Sophie Bocklandt, CIR; Megan Lam, AJET Charity Rep & ALT; and Bill Smith, PA. 誠にありがとうございます!

Below is a list of locations accepting donations of goods; includes restrictions and maps.

Japan Volunteers Resource Launched

From Dipika Soni, former JET, and Megan Lam, AJET Charity Representative:

Japan Volunteers is gathering information on how to help:  gathering donations, volunteering, and a list of resources. See the site here.

Donate Goods to the Red Cross in Komatsu

Thanks to Megan Lam and Julia C. for the information!

From the Komatsu City Website:

Between March 17-22 from 9:00-17:00, you can donate goods (see list below) at

• Komatsu Citizens’ Center (小松市民センター) (map)

• Komatsu Dome (こまつドーム) （map）

Donations are LIMITED TO the following items (must be new and unopened):

1. Rinse-free rice
2. Bottles of water, 500 mL or 2 litre
3. Powdered milk
4. Diapers
5. Sanitary napkins / Feminine hygiene products
6. Toilet paper, tissues
7. Towels
8. Blankets (not beds or futons)

These items will be delivered by the Red Cross.

From Meiry Komesu, CIR:

If you cannot go to the places above, bring these goods (ONLY BRAND NEW ones) to KIA (Kodera-machi Otsu 80, 1/ 5 min from Komatsu station).

AOS BRASILEIROS: pdf

Inquiries:
市民福祉部　ふれあい福祉課
Komatsu Welfare Division, Welfare Office
Tel.　0761-24-8052
Fax　0761-23-0294