Shizuoka City is Recruiting for Community Revitalization Volunteers in the Central Urban Area!

The central urban area of Shizuoka City is an area where diverse functions such as commerce, healthcare, education, and culture are concentrated. On the other hand, the shopping street organizations that have supported this area face challenges in sustainable operation due to aging and a shortage of successors.

This project aims to revitalize the entire central urban area, with the Miteta district (Miyukicho Development Association, Tenmacho Development Association, Takajo 1-chome Commercial Development Association) as the main base of operations. We are seeking Community Revitalization Volunteers who will work in collaboration with stakeholders to enhance the area's appeal and build a sustainable operational structure.

We welcome applications from individuals who are motivated to actively engage in activities while fostering communication with stakeholders.

Activities

Activities will be carried out in the central urban area in collaboration with shopping street associations (especially the Miyukicho Development Association, Tenmacho Development Association, and Takajo 1-chome Commercial Development Association). The specific content of the activities will be determined through discussions with each development association to clarify roles, and volunteers will be expected to actively participate in planning and implementation, engaging in concrete initiatives.

Common Activities

Activities that all Community Revitalization Volunteers in Shizuoka City will undertake:

1. Collection and organization of local information

2. Interaction with local residents

3. Cooperation with promotional measures carried out by the city and local residents

4. Public relations for city and local information

5. Other activities deemed necessary by the city for regional promotion

Specific Activities

1. Initiatives to improve the value of the area as a whole

Collaborate with the 3 development associations to discover and promote the appeal of the entire Miteta district, and promote town development in cooperation with stakeholders, taking into account the characteristics of each street and area.

2. Initiatives for sustainable organizational development

Based on the operational status of each development association, work to consolidate administrative tasks, discover new successors, and create opportunities to increase the number of stakeholders, while also promoting initiatives from an area management perspective, such as the utilization of public and private open spaces.

3. Support the business and activities of organizations scheduled to receive subsidies based on the "Shizuoka City Central Urban Area Community Revitalization Volunteer Activity Support Project Subsidy Guidelines" (enforced April 1, 2023).

Recruitment Overview

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Individuals who can engage with the community, communicate daily with stakeholders of shopping streets, residents and students interested in the Miteta district's initiatives, and business operators, and who can take on new challenges, think independently, and repeat trial and error.

Individuals who can move their resident registration to Shizuoka City and become a resident before commencing Community Revitalization Volunteer activities after receiving the appointment.

Individuals who have the intention to settle in Shizuoka City even after the term of office expires.

The municipality of the applicant's current residence (or resident registration area before moving in as per (2)) must fall under one of the following regional classifications in the "Confirmation Table for Regional Requirements for Special Subsidies" defined by the national government: 1. "Urban Area within the 3 Major Metropolitan Areas," 2. "Designated City within the 3 Major Metropolitan Areas," 3. "Designated City Outside the 3 Major Metropolitan Areas," etc.

Individuals who are physically and mentally healthy and can perform their duties faithfully.

Individuals who can communicate smoothly with citizens, related organizations, and administrative staff.

Individuals who have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, SNS, etc.).

Individuals who possess a regular driver's license.

Individuals who do not fall under the disqualifying provisions of Article 16 of the Local Public Service Act.

Recruitment Details

Please refer to the Shizuoka City website for recruitment details.

https://www.city.shizuoka.lg.jp/s5478/s013113.html

Application Procedure

Please access the following URL to apply.

https://logoform.jp/form/79j2/1575954

Application Deadline

Must arrive by Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Selection Method

Document screening and interview screening

Other

Community Revitalization Volunteers active in Shizuoka City are introduced on the following page.

https://www.city.shizuoka.lg.jp/ijuteiju/s000063.html