Recruitment of Care Support Volunteers for Citizens

The Long-Term Care Support Volunteer System is a program where Older Adults engage in volunteer activities at Long-Term Care Insurance facilities, and based on their activity achievements, they are awarded evaluation points. Upon their request, they can receive up to 5,000 yen per year.

Eligible Users

Long-Term Care Insurance No. 1 Insured Person of Inagi City
(Those aged 65 and over residing in the city who are paying Long-Term Care Insurance premiums to the city)

Activity Facility

Designated receiving institutions by the city (Long-Term Care Insurance facilities, community centers, etc.)

• List of Care Support Volunteer Acceptance Organizations (February 2024) (PDF 172.9KB)

Activity Details

• Guidance and support for participation in recreational activities
• Assistance with serving tea, meal service in the cafeteria, and clearing tables
• Operating Assistance for Cafes and Similar Establishments
• Assistance for walking, going out, and moving within the facility
• Assistance with events such as stalls, venue setup, user mobility support, and performances
• Conversation Partner
• Minor and supportive activities carried out with facility staff (e.g., mowing, organizing laundry, changing sheets, etc.)
• Others (e.g., garbage disposal for Older Adults households, etc.)

Flow of System Utilization

(1) Volunteer Registration

Register as a volunteer with the Social Welfare Council of Inagi City and receive the "Health Worry-Free Notebook (Long-Term Care Support Volunteer Notebook)."
Before starting activities, we recommend joining volunteer activity insurance (premium 300 yen; self-burden). For details, please contact the Social Welfare Council.

• (Reference) Health Concern-Free Handbook (Care Support Volunteer Handbook) (PDF 2.3MB)

(2) Volunteer Activities

We will conduct caregiving support volunteer activities after receiving an introduction to volunteer activity facilities.

(3) Get a stamp in your notebook

After the volunteer activity is finished, show your notebook to the staff at the activity facility and have them stamp it.
Note: One stamp is given for about one hour of activity, with a maximum of two stamps per day.

(4) Granting of Evaluation Points and Application for Subsidies

You can submit the previous year's notebook to the Social Welfare Council of Inagi City and convert it into evaluation points based on the number of stamps (around April of the following year). Additionally, you can apply to convert the evaluation points into grants.

(5) Payment of Grants

After confirming the unpaid and overdue Long-Term Care Insurance premiums at City Hall, cash will be transferred to the designated financial institution's account through the Inagi City Social Welfare Council around August.
Note: A notification regarding the deposit and the received handbook will be sent from the Inagi City Social Welfare Council, so please check it.

Contact Information

(1) Regarding Volunteer Registration

Inagi City Social Welfare Council Community Welfare Division (Volunteer Center)
Phone: 042-378-3800

(2) Matters concerning the system content

Inagi City Welfare Department Senior Welfare Division Senior Welfare Section
Phone: 042-378-2111 (Extension 222)