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China
This was my first time in Fukuoka and my first education-related volunteer project. Before coming, I feel a little bit nervous, but the students, staffs especially Maria and Chisato and other volunteers were all very warm and welcoming. I was especially touched by students, who were shy but still tried their best to communicate with us in English. Their courage and sincerity moved me deeply. Fukuoka was in the rainy season when I arrived, but the people and encounters made it full of sunshine. Thank you for having me! I'll always remember this experience and I'm sure I'll come back again!
4 months ago
Colombia
I volunteered at Ohzora Club for 2 weeks and it felt too short! From the start, the staff makes you feel welcome and caring. They explain the guidelines and tasks clearly from day one. The accommodation is amazing, organized, and has a complete kitchen. The school and campuses are lovely; though they don't speak much English, it was a great challenge to break the barrier and meet interesting people. The students are the best part; they definitely make your day better. I'd love to come back to Ohzora to keep immersing myself in the Japanese culture. It's a must!
7 months ago
Germany
The four weeks in Fukuoka with Ohzora flew by so fast! I had so much fun talking to the students, participating in classes and teaching my own classes. Marianela, Chisato and Mica made me feel welcome right from the start, helped me and made my stay so easy and memorable. I met awesome volunteers, going on day trips and cooking together was so much fun! The shedule leaves enough time to explore Fukuoka and the shared house is comfortable. I learned so much, made a lot of memories and enjoyed getting to know everybody. I hope I can come back again one day! Danke ;)
10 months ago
Malaysia
It's a great experience to connect with the local students and learn about Ohzora school systems in Fukuoka. This program provides diverse activities e.g arts crafts, cooking, sports, hairstyling and grooming, music, recycling, small group speaking and etc for volunteers to engage with students. The accommodation is cozy and the volunteers there are all kind and friendly. Ohzora staffs are very welcoming and helpful. I had a good time in Ohzora campuses and enjoying every bit of my 2 weeks' stay in Fukuoka.
10 months ago
Singapore
Awesome experience! Thanks Maria-san and chisato-san for making us feel so welcomed. You can go just as you are to participate in the student activities and to engage in conversations with them. If you have something you want to share (e - class or skill) that you can do so over an hour or so you can also bring it up to them! It's a great experience either way, I hope you get to experience it!
11 months ago
Indonesia
Such a fun volunteering experience with the students! Many activities that we can choose during class, really friendly hosts, and the house is really comfortable to live in. Want to come back again somedayyy
about 1 year ago
Germany
I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with Ohzora!
The work involved joining Ohzora's school activities, such as cooking classes, drawing, and painting — I even took part in a nail painting class!
Speaking Japanese is definitely helpful, as most of the children don’t speak English.
At the accommodation, I had my own room with plenty of privacy, and there was also a common space to hang out with other volunteers if you wanted to.
Thank you so much for your hospitality and the wonderful work you do! I hope we can meet again someday in Fukuoka!
about 1 year ago
Indonesia
I had a great time volunteering with Ohzora Club! The stay was very cozy and spacious, and also very clean. I had fun interacting and connecting with the students from the school + all the school staff are also very welcoming. Both Marianela and Chisato-san are the kindest people ever and will help you around. Ohzora Club is my second home, I would love to come back in the future. Thank you for everything!!
over 1 year ago
Germany
This was my first time volunteering with Worldpackers, and Ohzora Club was the best place I could've hoped for! The staff and students were all so generous and kind, and I felt welcome from the very first minute. I worked only 2 to 4 hours per day, which gave me plenty of time to explore Fukuoka and the surrounding areas in the afternoon and on weekends. While it's best to know some basic Japanese to fully enjoy your time with the students, the staff is always there to assist and translate, so don't worry! I highly recommend this host! Thank you so much again, Marianela and Chisato-san!
over 1 year ago
Spain
So grateful to have been at Ohzora Club; both Marianela and Chisato-san and the whole Ohzora staff have been very welcoming. The experience of being able to go to different campuses, talk with the students, do activities with them, or more one-on-one classes are things you don't experience in many places. I spent a month there and it flew by. Highly recommended 100%!
4 months ago
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
