Are There Any Programs For Teenagers To Volunteer In Japan?

Question:

Next July I will be in Fukuoka learning Japanese. I wanted to stay a bit longer and volunteer somewhere in Japan, the trouble is I can't seem to find a program where they'd take minors. Are there any programs for volunteering in Japan?

Yes I am aware that they had a Tsunami happen not too long ago, but it gives them more reason to have volunteer programs, even something simple like working on a farm or helping out at an orphanage.

Answer:

Sometimes you can find something in the Japan Times or Daily Yomiuri asking for volunteers. YMCAs sometimes have summer camps where they ask for English speaking volunteers for helping Japanese students learn English. I know that 2nd Harvest in Tokyo takes kids over 13 as volunteers for feeding homeless and preparing meals on Saturdays. Some churches may also take volunteers. The Tsunami effected areas it is difficult to find volunteer work unless you are on hand and have a means of supporting yourself while you are there. Most of the help they need is more for specialy trained people who can opporate equipment, remove dead bodies, provide medical care, build buildings to code, etc.