Volunteer Support Office

In October 2025, the Keio University Volunteer Support Office was established within the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Prior to this, in March 2025, a "Volunteer Partnership" agreement was signed with the Japanese Red Cross Society, allowing us to receive various expertise and know-how regarding volunteer activities from the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Moving forward, we plan to support Keio students' volunteer activities through collaboration with related organizations and hold training sessions and seminars. We will also accept consultations regarding volunteering at any time.

Through volunteer activities, we hope you will encounter various generations and diverse values in the local community, pay equal respect to the dignity of yourself and others, and take a step toward realizing a collaborative society.

Keio University (hereinafter referred to as "the University") believes that volunteer activities by students, pupils, children, and faculty/staff enrolled at the University not only produce results for the activities themselves but also lead to the cultivation of social awareness and independence in those who provide support. Therefore, we widely solicit information regarding volunteering. However, as an educational institution, we must place the utmost importance on ensuring safety and educational considerations in these activities, and thus establish these guidelines.

1. Eligible Participants

The Volunteer Support Office (hereinafter referred to as "this Office") targets students, pupils, children, and faculty/staff enrolled at the University for volunteer activities. Organizations wishing to recruit volunteers must specify the intended target audience according to the content of the activity and apply to this Office.

2. Activities Not Covered by This Office

This Office will not handle information regarding activities or organizations that fall under the following categories:

(1) Activities and organizations that violate various laws and regulations

(2) Activities and organizations related to anti-social forces

(3) Activities and organizations deemed contrary to public order and morals

(4) Activities and organizations that support specific political parties, politicians, or political beliefs

(5) Activities and organizations that proselytize a specific religion

(6) Activities and organizations that are for-profit or lack social contribution

(7) Paid activities (reimbursement of actual expenses such as transportation and meals is considered unpaid)

(8) Activities requiring specific qualifications (driver's license, doctor, nursing, caregiving, childcare, etc.)

(9) Activities based on requests from individuals

(10) Activities or organizations for which continuous acceptance is judged difficult based on activity reports under Section 4

(11) Other activities where the risk of performing volunteer work is high or judged inappropriate or improper as a volunteer initiative

3. Insurance Coverage for Volunteer Activities

To prepare for accidents during activities (personal injury and liability to third parties), it is mandatory to join injury insurance for volunteers or provide subsidies for insurance premiums.

4. Reporting on Volunteer Activities

Those who participate in volunteer activities are required to submit a report after the activity ends. This content will be used as a reference for judging future acceptance and may be used for public relations activities regarding the University's volunteer initiatives.

Keio University provides information on volunteer activities to students, pupils, children, and faculty/staff enrolled at the University.

If you wish to provide information regarding volunteer recruitment, please enter the necessary information using the form below.

After considering safety and other factors, we will disseminate the information within the University.

Please refer to the "Guidelines for Volunteer Activities at Keio University" for activities that are not eligible for dissemination within the University.  

When engaging in volunteer activities, please be sure to join volunteer insurance to prepare for any unforeseen accidents.

You can apply for volunteer activity insurance directly at the counter of your nearest municipal Social Welfare Council.

In addition, please ensure that the activity does not interfere with your studies or student life and confirm that it complies with the "Guidelines for Volunteer Activities at Keio University" before participating.

Volunteer activities recruited by Keio University and volunteer information requested for posting by volunteer organizations will be listed in the volunteer information for Keio students.

Prefectural and designated city Social Welfare Councils have established (or provided functions for) Volunteer and Civic Activity Centers to provide information and consultation regarding volunteer and civic activities. Please check the Volunteer Centers across the country.

There are various student organizations within Keio that engage in volunteer activities.

For details on the activities of each student organization, please refer to the student organization introduction site.

Students who have participated in volunteer activities should submit an activity report using this form.