Volunteer Projects
Hands On Tokyo partners with local organizations to design meaningful service opportunities for a diverse group of volunteers. Each project is managed by a bilingual project coordinator to ensure that whether one speaks English or Japanese, they are still able to feel comfortable volunteering.
At present, there are weekly service projects for which adults, teens or children may volunteer. No experience is necessary. The only requirements are a genuine interest in assisting others and a basic orientation of our organization and the project for which you would like to volunteer.
Although our projects are ongoing and take place each week, you may sign up to volunteer once a week, once a month or as often as your schedule permits. We provide flexible opportunities for everyone!
| Project | Schedule | Location | Volunteers Needed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Basketball |
Sundays 1:00-3:00PM Oct. 19 Nov. 2, 30 Dec. 7 |
Yoyogi | 5 (Suitable for ages 8 and up) | Help intellectually disabled young athletes learn to enjoy the game of basketball and the skills necessary for the game. No basketball skills or experience necessary. Every volunteer has loved this project! Suitable for ages 8 and up. |
| Special Olympics Advanced Basketball | Sundays 3:00-5:00PM Oct. 19 Nov. 2, 30 Dec. 7 |
Yoyogi | 8 (Suitable for ages 15 and up) |
Play basketball with intellectually disabled young athletes. Basketball skills and experience are necessary. Expect to be challenged and get a great workout! |
| Special Olympics Bowling |
Weekends 9:40AM-12:00PM Oct. 18, 25 Nov. 22, 30 Dec. 13 |
Tamachi | 5 (Suitable for adults, age 18 and up) |
Help intellectually disabled people learn to enjoy the game of bowling and learn sports skills. Only minimal experience bowling is required. Suitable for adults, age 18 and up. |
| English Conversation with the Blind | Saturdays 9:45AM-12:00PM Nov. 1 Dec. 6 |
Near Takadanobaba Station | 4 (Suitable for ages 10 and up) | Join this lively group of blind, Japanese adults as they continue their bimonthly English lessons. They love to have native or "near-native" English visitors so that they can practice their conversation skills once a month. |
| Wakaba-ryo Children's Home |
Saturdays 10:15AM-12:00PM Nov. 1, 29 Dec. 20 |
Komaba | 15 (Suitable for ages 10 and up) |
Use arts and crafts and educational toys to help toddlers and elementary school children living at this facility learn about their own special talents and interests. Children over 10 years old are welcome to participate. |
| Special Olympics, Motor Development Skills Sponsor: Hitachi Consulting |
Saturdays 1:00-3:00 PM Oct. 18 Nov. 29 Dec. 6 |
Yoyogi | 4 (Suitable for adults, age 18 and up) |
Join intellectually disabled grade school athletes and their families in running through an obstacle course of chairs, dancing, exercising and playing games. It is great fun and very fulfilling to see the athletes enjoying themselves! This project provides a GOOD workout for volunteers! Suitable for adults, age 18 and up. |
