UWC ISAK Japan
UWC ISAK Japan is looking for lively Winter School Counsellors for a volunteer role in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan. This onsite job runs from December 24 to 31, 2025, with no hourly pay but covers travel from Asia, plus housing and meals (lunch and dinner on December 24, all meals from December 25 to lunch on December 31). Counsellors will guide middle schoolers through a 5-day program, helping with workshops, outdoor activities, and group chats. The role needs full availability from 07:30 to 20:00 during the program, plus setup and wrap-up days. No schooling is needed, but candidates should be good with kids, team players, and ready to pitch in. The job offers a fun, diverse team and a chance to make a difference.
About UWC ISAK Japan
UWC ISAK Japan, based in Karuizawa, Nagano, is a top international boarding school and part of the United World Colleges movement. With about 200 students from nearly 80 countries, it aims to bring people together for peace and a sustainable future. The Winter School program in Karuizawa gathers middle schoolers for leadership and cultural activities. The school values diversity, offers staff training, and pushes for creative education
Job Title
Winter School Counsellor
Responsibilities:
- Help kids with workshops from December 26 to 30.
- Keep an eye on students during outdoor activities.
- Run nightly group talks with a co-counsellor for an hour.
- Support students in dorms in the mornings and evenings.
- Watch over kids during assigned duty times.
- Step in to help students with any issues they have.
- Talk to the Winter School Director or Program Manager about student concerns.
- Help set up the program on December 24 and 25.
- Pitch in with cleanup on December 31.
- Join team training on December 24 and 25.
- Keep a positive, helpful vibe with kids and staff.
- Follow safety rules during all activities.
- Take part in training to get the program’s flow.
- Work with the team to make the experience fun.
Requirements:
Education
No formal schooling needed. Experience in education, youth camps, or leadership is a bonus but not required.
Experience
No experience needed. One to two years working with kids or in camps is helpful.
Skills
- Big heart for working with middle school kids.
- Clear communication to guide and connect with students.
- Flexibility to work long hours, 07:30 to 20:00.
- Team spirit to get along with other counsellors.
- Reliability to stick to the program schedule.
- Ability to handle outdoor tasks in winter weather.
Knowledge
- Basic know-how of keeping kids safe.
- Awareness of working with diverse groups.
- Familiarity with leading group activities.
- Understanding of outdoor activity safety.
- Readiness to learn program-specific routines.
Applicant Location
The role is onsite in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan. Applicants must be able to travel from Asia and have legal eligibility to volunteer in Japan.
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