[Registration Closed] Recruitment for Participants of the FY2026 Inagi City Youth Worker Seminar

• Youth Worker Seminar Participant Recruitment Flyer (PDF 341.3KB)

About the Inagi City Youth Worker Seminar

Through interaction with peers of different ages and living environments, we aim to cultivate the qualities and abilities to thrive as leaders in the community and society.

Eligibility

Residents or students of Inagi City aged 15 (not including middle school students) to 26
(Note: If you wish to participate from outside the city, please contact us separately)

Date, Content, Venue

FY2026 Inagi City Youth Worker Seminar Schedule

Number of times	Due Date	Contents
1	May 10 (Sunday)	Opening Ceremony
2	May 24 (Sunday)	Campfire Training
3	Saturday, September 27	Preparation for Junior High School Camp
4	Monday, November 23 (National Holiday)	Junior High School Camp
5	Sunday, February 7, 2027	・Recreation ・Project Presentation
6	Sunday, March 7, 2026	Closing Ceremony

Note: In addition to the above, I will participate as a leader in the Junior Worker Seminar.

Note: Each program may be changed or canceled.

Participation Fee

2,000 yen (annual)

Note: Accommodation fees are not included.

Application Period and How to Apply

From 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 15, 2025 to 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2025

• Please apply from here.(External link)

Notes

• Please be sure to enter your accurate name and address.
• A confirmation email will be sent to those who applied. If you have set up reception settings such as spam filters, please allow the following domain to be received. (@logoform.st-japan.asp.lgwan.jp)
• After the application period ends, we will send a notification to the seminar participants by mail.
• If there are any changes to the content, we may contact you via email. If you have set up reception settings to prevent spam, please allow the following domain: (@city.inagi.lg.jp)

Regarding Participation in the Inagi City Youth Worker Seminar

• If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from participating.

Supervisor

Inagi City Youth Committee

Hayase Ito (1st Year Youth Worker)

　I started participating as a youth worker from my senior year of university. I had wanted to try it for a while, so I’m glad I could join at this time. In my first year, my goals were to "get along with the children" and "gain experience."

　Through activities such as games and group work, I was able to learn about each child's unique personality and deepen our relationships through repeated discussions. The overnight activities in July and August left a particularly strong impression on me. What I feel was beneficial through these activities is that my discomfort with being in front of others has lessened. I used to be bad at presentations and tended to avoid them because I worried about how others might perceive me. However, by standing in front of the children as a youth worker and taking on roles such as leading games and giving explanations, I gradually gained confidence. I feel that these experiences have become strengths that I can apply in my future professional life. Additionally, through these activities, the relationships among the workers deepened, and forming a new community was also a significant gain.

　Going forward as a second-year youth worker, I want to build on my first-year experience to connect with junior members, contribute to creating an environment where children can have fun, and also foster my own growth.

 

Ayaka Hayama (7th Year Youth Worker)

　Through about seven years of activities as a youth worker, I have witnessed the growth of the children and also feel that I have grown significantly myself.

　The time I spent with the children was very special to me. Even though we only meet once a month, there are children I have become so close to. Watching their growth up close with each meeting, each moment has become an irreplaceable memory.

　Through repeated activities, I was able to deepen my interactions while touching on each individual's personality, and I felt both enjoyment and that it contributed to my own growth.

　I also continued as a junior worker for five years. At that time, I had a sense of difficulty standing in front of people and expressing my opinions. I started this activity inspired by the youth workers back then, and thanks to continuing it until now, I have become able to stand confidently and speak in front of the children. I often feel that this experience is also useful in my daily life.

　In planning and managing the seminar, being able to share opinions with my peers and cooperate to create a single space was an experience that I feel will be a great asset going forward.

　I hope this activity will continue in the future and remain an important "place to belong" for the children today, just as it has been for me.

FY2025 Inagi City Youth Worker Seminar Activity Record

1st

• Date and Time: Sunday, May 11, 2025
• Venue: Fire Station Auditorium
• Content: Opening Ceremony

2nd

• Date and Time: Sunday, May 25, 2025
• Venue: Inagi Fureai Forest
• Let me introduce my favorite books

3rd

• Date and Time: September 27, 2025 (Saturday)
• Venue: City Hall / Yabitsu Pass
• Let's explore the constellations

4th

• Date and Time: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
• Venue: Friend Hirao
• Let's explore the wonders around us

5th

• Date and Time:
• February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
• Venue: Fire Station Auditorium
• Let's think about the continuation of the story

Cancelled due to snowfall and accumulation

6th

• Date and Time: March 7, 2026 (Saturday) to March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
• Venue: National Central Youth Friendship Center
• Content: Closing Ceremony and Let's Make a Game