🌸 Volunteer Opportunity: Japanese Cultural & Manga Workshop Facilitator (Viña del Mar, Chile)

Organization: Corporación Nikkei Región de Valparaíso

Location: Salón Cultural y de Manga Irodori, National Botanical Garden of Viña del Mar, Chile (Google Map)

Schedule: Every Saturday, 13:30 – 17:30

Positions available: 3 volunteers

🌿 About the “Irodori” Cultural Room

The Irodori Cultural and Manga Study Room is a unique space located inside the beautiful National Botanical Garden of Viña del Mar.

Our mission is to promote Japanese culture, creativity, and intercultural exchange, with a special focus on manga, language, and traditional arts.

“Irodori” (彩り) means “color” or “vibrancy”, reflecting our goal of creating a lively, welcoming space where visitors can experience Japanese culture in a hands-on way.

We receive visitors of all ages — families, students, and tourists — offering an interactive and meaningful cultural experience.

✨ What You’ll Do

As a volunteer, you will help create engaging cultural experiences for visitors:

• Teach visitors how to write their names in Japanese (basic kana/kanji introduction)
• Lead simple and fun origami workshops
• Explain what manga is, including its history and cultural significance
• Help set up and organize the space before and after each session
• Support Japanese cultural events in and around the room
• (Optional) Assist with social media content related to the Irodori space
• Help decorate the space according to seasonal or cultural themes

🌏 Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who:

• Have an interest in Japanese culture
• Enjoy interacting with the public (children, families, tourists)
• Are proactive, responsible, and friendly

Basic Japanese language skills are required, along with a general understanding of Japanese culture (no advanced level needed).

🎁 What You’ll Gain

• Experience in cultural exchange and community engagement
• Opportunity to practice Spanish and/or English in a real-world setting
• Hands-on experience leading workshops and activities
• Participation in a Japanese cultural initiative in Chile
• Volunteer certificate (if requested)
• A unique experience inside one of Chile’s most beautiful parks

📩 How to Apply

Apply through Idealist or send us a short introduction about yourself and your motivation to join.