Volunteer Camp Staff Recruitment for GIC2026
This summer, we will hold Global Immersion Camp (GIC) for 3rd to 6th grade Japanese elementary school students. We are recruiting past participants of English Immersion Camp (EIC), university or college level and above, who are enthusiastic, energetic, committed, enjoy spending time with children, to be responsible for carrying out duties of Volunteer Camp Staff(VCS), 3 Positions
The Aims of Global Immersion Camps (GIC)
- To gain confidence by experiencing successful communication using English as one of the tools for communication.
- To develop a broadened world view by sharing a communal lifestyle with people from different backgrounds and, thereby, coming to realize the importance of mutual understanding.
- To have the spirit of challenging the unfamiliar by taking action and strive for higher goals.
Through the GIC, we hope to nurture individuals who can contribute to the global community.
Aim of Volunteer Camp Staff Participation
- To give you an opportunity as a past GIC/EIC participant to experience a new challenge to learn and grow by supporting in the execution of the GIC/EIC as one of our staff members.
- To continue to strengthen our GIC/EIC family spirit by having you as a past GIC/EIC participant to come back as a role model for younger generation.
VCS Roles & Responsibilities
You will get to work closely with GNT staff, for those of you who are interested please apply:
Application Deadline：March 29 (Sun)
Eligibility Criteria for VCS:
- Are you a past GIC/EIC participant?
- Are you willing to challenge yourself to communicate fully in English?
- Are you willing to communicate and work with a lot of people from different countries?
- Are you passionate to discover and nurture each individual‚ potential and growth?
- Certificate or studying in the fields related to health (Life Support Position Only)
If you say “YES” to all of the above, can you also:
- Have access to PC and internet? (For online communication purpose via ZOOM)
- Join all the compulsory dates? (See Camp Information below
Schedule
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| Event | Date | Place | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | April 1 – 8 (Wed – Wed) | Zoom (Link will be sent later) |
1 hr. based on your availability |
| Pre-camp: | July 30 – August 2 (Thu – Sun) | Hotel Biwako Plaza (Shiga) | Move to Shiga on July 30 (Thu) |
| Camp 1 (6 days): | August 3 – 8 (Mon – Sat) | Hotel Biwako Plaza (Shiga) | Rest day August 9 (Sun) |
| Camp 2 (6 days): | August 10 – 15 (Mon – Sat) | Hotel Biwako Plaza (Shiga) | Checkout August 16 (Sun) |
*Your transportation and accommodation will be covered by the Global Network Team.
Recruiting Process
Step 1 : Submit Application
Application Submission Deadline: March 29 (Sun)
If you have decided you want to apply for the position of a VCS, you will need to submit an application form to explain your motivation and your goals for becoming a VCS.
*We will send you the time slot for the interview by March 24 (Mon) by email.
Step 2 : Interview (Online: 40-60min)
Dates & time: April 1 – 8 (Wed – Wed)
After your application is submitted, we will arrange for an interview with you to talk with you more and listen to your motivation for about 40 – 60mins.
*Please inform in the document application all your available timeslots for the interview.
Step 3 : Confirm your schedule & Results
Dates & time: April 12 (Sun)
After you can confirm your availability to join all dates, please let GNT know as soon as possible.
*Result will be announced by April 17 (Fri).
Reward and Appreciation
Once you are selected as a VCS,
- All meals*, accommodation and all transportation fees domestically to and from training and campsite will be covered by the Kumon Global Network Team (GNT) office.
- Upon completion of the camp, you will be provided with a certificate of participation
- Token of appreciation (Please note that this is not a part-time job)
- Meaningful lifetime experiences to learn, grow, work with people from diverse multi-cultural backgrounds and contribute to other people and growth.
*We will try our best to accommodate your food restrictions as much as possible. However, if we cannot, we will let you know in detail prior to the camp.
Application Deadline：March 29 (Sun)
What did GIC 2025 Volunteer Camp Staff think about their experiences?
Let’s hear from them!
Through working as a VCS, I felt like I went back to my childhood days in GIC. I really enjoyed supporting kids, and I was happy to see their growth up as well. I was deeply moved to realize how the GIC, which I grew up in is managed and how much dedication CLs and GNT members have given to it. Thanks to VCS, I could find my challenges and goals for my future. From the bottom of my heart, I’m thankful that I was able to join GIC again. I hope this connection continues in the future.
VCSとして活動する中で、GICで過ごした子供の頃にに戻ったような気持ちになりました。子どもたちをサポートすることは本当に楽しく、彼らの成長を近くで見守ることができて嬉しかったです。自分が育ったGICがどのように運営されているのか、そしてCLやGNTメンバーがどれだけGICに尽力しているのかを知り、深く感動しました。また、VCSとして参加する中で自分の将来の課題や目標を見つけることができました。またGICに参加できたことに心から感謝しています。この繋がりがこれからも続いていくことを願っています。
(Tomoha EIC2015)
Coming back to this camp reminded me of that fun times and hard times when I joined as a child. Because of that, I could think from the children’s point of view. I was also very happy to feel that I was helping someone and glowing myself. I had a lot of experience that I normally cannot have, so it was a very good experience for me. There were a lot of difficult times, but I want to join again.
このキャンプに戻ってきて、自分が子供のときに参加した時の楽しかったことや大変だったことを思い出した。それによって子供達の立場で考えることができたと思う。また、自分が誰かの役に立っているということや自分自身が成長しているのを感じるのはとても楽しかった。普段はできないような体験をたくさんして、自分にとってとても良い経験になったと思う。大変なこともたくさんあったけれど、また参加したい。
(Yuran EIC2014)
- If GIC is difficult for you to join, what about joining us as a group leader for our online program, English Immersion Hour (EIH) please have a look: EIH Group Leader Recruitment
Other Important Information
- About Global Immersion Camp (GIC)
- Camp leaders‚ primary roles and responsibilities
- Volunteer Camp Staff‚ primary roles and responsibilities
- Our Approach in Nurturing Children’s Growth
