Thank you for your interest to volunteer at Japan Cat Network and our Volunteer Program in Kyoto. Please fill out the application form to ensure a smooth volunteer experience.

Please note that submitting this application DOES NOT guarantee a spot at JCN Kyoto.
DO NOT book ANY travel unless you have received an email confirming that you have a spot reserved.

School Program

Volunteers have the opportunity to join a classroom and experience first hand how the Japanese school system works by playing with the kids and helping the teachers. There's no specific role, just be playful with the kids and helpful to the teachers.

Animal Welfare

IIn our Animal Welfare program, we focus on helping animals (mainly cats) in life-threatening situations. That includes helping with the rescue process and/or transport; caring for cats/kittens in shelter; cleaning litter boxes; caring for community cats, helping with capture, spay, neuter projects, and the rehabilitation of injured stray cats.

Special Projects

We also have a special project's program that includes maintenance, DIY, gardening, digital presence, and social media, etc.

For your information, our in-house volunteers have a set schedule of 25 hours a week. These efforts support the Japan Cat Network rescue cats and larger efforts to help people help animals in Japan.

JCN Kyoto provides:
1. Basic accommodation (6-8 people in 2 traditional Machiya houses)
2. All the necessary support and logistics for you to have a positive and productive volunteer experience.

You must cover the cost of:
1. Transportation to and from the volunteer house
2. Food (only some very basic food is offered)
3. Travel Insurance

Japan Cat Network respects your right to privacy and will not share your personal information with any third parties.