Eco-Mate Environmental Volunteers, Kyoto Ecology Center (2026 Recruitment)

The Kyoto Ecology Center in Fushimi is recruiting its 2026 cohort of Eco-Mate environmental volunteers from 2 October to 23 December. Applicants first attend one roughly 60-minute briefing during the recruitment period (at the center, Kyoto Asny or Campus Plaza Kyoto; free, booking required), then take the Eco-Mate training course, and start three years of activity the following April in guide, group or support roles. The only stated eligibility condition is being 18 or older; no nationality, Japanese-qualification or membership condition is stated. Briefings can be booked by phone, fax, email or the web form.