VOLUNTEER

Turn your interests into connections.

Sharing a culture, listening to someone, or helping people understand each other: everyone has something to contribute.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Ways to contribute

01 · CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Share cultures

Introduce Japanese or other cultures and share activities and conversations with participants.

02 · COMMUNICATION

Support communication

In past SPILA sessions, volunteers helped beginners communicate by rephrasing in accessible Japanese and English.

03 · COMMUNITY

Help build local connections

If you are interested in supporting international residents or cultural exchange, tell us how you would like to contribute.

GETTING STARTED

Getting started

  1. Share your interests

    Use the form to tell us what interests you and what you can contribute.

  2. Discuss opportunities

    Ask which activities are available, what support is needed, and how to take part.

  3. Find a way to take part

    Consider participating once you understand the activity and how it fits your interests.

Opportunities and activity schedules can change, so please check before applying. SPILA’s language-exchange sessions were paused in December 2023.

Volunteer application

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