NGO Peace Boat Recruits Volunteer Interpreters for Round-the-World Cruise (No Experience Necessary, Certificate Issued)

Peace Boat's voyages celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2023. Practicing "face-to-face international exchange," over 100,000 passengers and more than 1,000 volunteer interpreters have sailed with us to date. Whether you have interpreting experience, are undergoing interpreter training, or are proficient in two languages without prior interpreting experience, as a volunteer interpreter, you will gain experiences and achievements equivalent to studying abroad, overseas internships, or intensive practical interpreter training during the 3.5-month voyage. Peace Boat conducts three round-the-world voyages annually, each lasting approximately 100 days. Each voyage visits ports around the world, where programs such as exchanges with local NGOs and sightseeing are conducted. Onboard (at sea), diverse guests from around the world are invited to conduct lectures, workshops, and seminars on themes such as cultural exchange, international understanding, and examination of social issues. We are recruiting "volunteer interpreters" to utilize their language skills to connect Peace Boat participants with local people and guests from various regions, both in port and onboard. Volunteers who actually participate in the cruise will be issued a volunteer (or intern) certificate. Target Cruise: Voyage 125, departing December 2026 (Departing Yokohama on December 15, 2026 ~ Arriving Kobe on March 31, 2027) Application Deadline: Must arrive by Sunday, June 7, 2026 How to Apply: As stated in the application guidelines, please complete the web form and submit all required documents by the deadline. For more details: https://peaceboat.org/getinvolved/interpreter.html (Japanese) https://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/interpreter (English) Additionally, an online information session for interpreter volunteer recruitment will be held on May 25, 2026 (registration required / archive available). We look forward to participation from those interested. https://peaceboat.org/55246.html https://peaceboat.org/55245.html ● High language proficiency in the target language (the following levels are minimum guidelines). Test scores are for reference and are not mandatory. 　・Japanese: JLPT N1 level 　・English: TOEFL (PBT/ITP) 600, (CBT) 250, (iBT) 100 or higher, TOEIC 900 or higher 　・Spanish: DELE B2 or higher, Spanish Language Proficiency Test Level 2 or higher 　・Chinese (Mandarin): HSK 6 　・Korean: TOPIK Level 6 ● Able to participate in the entire cruise itinerary and the orientation held approximately one week before departure. ● Must be 18 years of age or older. However, high school students are not eligible. ● Those who agree with the activities and philosophy of NGO Peace Boat and are motivated to participate with a volunteer spirit. Contact: Email: tsuyaku@peaceboat.gr.jp Contact Person: Peace Boat International Department, Interpreter Volunteer Recruitment Section