Community Development Role in Shimanto Town
This listing presents an opportunity to work as a regional revitalization volunteer (Chiiki Okoshi Kyoryokutai) within a private company framework in Shimanto Town, Kochi Prefecture. The role is based at Sun Village Shimanto Co., Ltd., located in the Kubokawa area of the town. The primary mission involves developing commercial products from local agricultural produce and establishing an experience-based tourist farm to drive regional revitalization.
The position entails a structured three-year plan. In the first year, the focus is on learning about local resources, organizations, and people, while gaining hands-on experience in crop cultivation management for items such as rice, chestnuts, taro, yuzu, and corn. The second year continues this agricultural education while moving toward the commercialization of rice and the development of value-added sales strategies. This phase also includes creating new programs that combine corn product development with the experience farm. The third year targets the commercialization of chestnuts and yuzu, with the goal of selling these products at direct sales outlets, the tourist farm, and local events. Beyond the core mission, the role includes utilizing social media and other digital tools to share information about the region's activities.
A notable feature of this opportunity is the supportive environment. Sun Village Shimanto already hosts active regional revitalization volunteers on different missions, providing a system with a good understanding of the program and a comfortable setting for consultation. The company employs 14 active volunteers, and the local government offers support to help new members acclimate to the area. After the three-year term, there is the possibility of continued employment with the company. The position offers a monthly salary of 180,000 yen with child allowances, biannual bonuses, and provided housing with rent covered by activity expenses.
