Applications are open for the Tokyo City University Volunteer Program!

The Tokyo City University (TCU) volunteer program is back for Semester 2!

As part of an ongoing partnership with ECU, students from Tokyo City University will travel to Perth to complete a semester of study. To assist these students, we are looking for dedicated and reliable ECU students to act as buddies during their stay. If you enjoy meeting new people, and have an interest in Japanese culture this is a great opportunity for you!

Volunteering as a Buddy gives you the opportunity to make new friends, create inter-cultural networks, communicate across cultures, experience working in a team and gain vital employability skills which you can take with you when you graduate.

Based on the Mount Lawley campus, your main role will be to offer support, friendship and encouragement to up to six TCU students during their studies at ECU. You’ll also assist the students with orientation activities, engaging in organised social events, and providing insight into Australian cultures and customs.

To apply all you need is to have studied for at least one calendar year at ECU and have an interest in learning about new cultures and helping your peers. You don’t have to speak Japanese, but it is preferable to know some of the language and have an appreciation of the culture. The program will run from August 18 to December 22.

There will be an information session on Tuesday May 3^rd at 12pm in ML 13.226 for students who would like to know more about the program.

If you would like to be involved please email careers@ecu.edu.au