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民生委員

Commissioned welfare volunteer

都道府県知事の推薦をうけ、厚生労働大臣から仕事の委託を受けた者。高齢者や障害がある人の福祉に関することや子育てなどの不安に関する様々な相談・支援を行う人。地域の身近な相談相手。

A person who has been endorsed by their prefectural or municipal governor, and has been appointed as a volunteer by the Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare. Volunteers carry out a range of tasks, including advice and support regarding issues and/or worries that relate to welfare for elderly people or people with disabilities and worries about child-raising for parents. They are accessible for community members to consult with.