SUMMER 2026 VOLUNTEER
About the role
The International Young Researchers' Conference (IYRC) and International Collaboration and Exchange Program (ICEP) SUMMER PROGRAM 2026 offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers to teach, learn, and explore health topics and Japanese culture. The program includes an annual Tokyo Explore Program, Medicine and Research Summer Program, STEM Winter Program, ACCOMPLISHED Community Health Program, Medical Humanities, and two conferences and programming throughout the year.
Responsibilities
- Select a medical or health-related topic of your choice.
- Prepare a 15-minute lesson using PowerPoint slides.
- Record yourself delivering the lesson as if teaching a high school student.
- The recording will be used only for internal evaluation and will not be published or shared.
- Evaluate criteria include Technical Accuracy, Clarity & Organization, Communication, Instructional Method, and Interaction.
Requirements
There are no specific requirements listed for this application.
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications listed for this application.
Skills
There are no specific skills listed for this application.
Benefits
There are no specific benefits listed for this application.
Pay
There are no specific pay details listed for this application.
Schedule
There are no specific schedule details listed for this application.
Application
To apply, click "Submit" at the bottom of the page. Interviews will be conducted with an IYRC team member.
Teaching Demo Requirement
Candidates are required to submit a pre-recorded teaching demonstration as part of the IYRC volunteering application. The recording will be used only for internal evaluation and will not be published or shared. Evaluation criteria include Technical Accuracy, Clarity & Organization, Communication, Instructional Method, and Interaction.
Application Instructions
All information and questions are on one page. Clicking "Submit" at the bottom will submit your application. Interviews will be conducted with an IYRC team member.
Contact Information
You can read more about the program/pre-orientation program on our website: www.the-iyrc.org
Additional Resources
For more information about the program, visit our website: www.the-iyrc.org
Links
- International Young Researchers' Conference
- ACCOMPLISHED Community Health Program
- Medical Humanities
- Conferences and Programming
Program Dates
The program runs from [insert dates].
Travel Details
Volunteers are welcome to extend their trip to explore more of Japan outside the official program dates. All volunteers will be responsible for their own flight/lodging/outside of programming activities.
Volunteer Flexibility
Volunteers who want more flexibility with the timing can still volunteer. They will not be eligible for the stipends mentioned above and can choose to pay a subsidized fee of $500 for the Japan trip.
Stay Safe, Have Fun, and Immersify Yourself
Explore Tokyo's vibrant cityscape and landmarks during guided tours. Be a welcoming and supportive presence for students joining the group. On Saturday, serve as a moderator at the University of Tokyo conference, where you'll listen to presentations and engage with the speakers by asking insightful questions. Take part in the International Collaboration Exchange Program (ICEP) and connect with partners from Keio University and Tokyo Women's Medical University. You're welcome to extend your trip to explore more of Japan outside the official program dates!