抄録
Firstly, this paper mentioned the history, types, features and references concerning volunteer nighttime junior high schools. Then, it examined the results of questionnaires and interviews which had been conducted from September 2021 to May 2022 with participants from 27 schools. By doing so, it aimed to clarify the status quo and consider the present roles and challenges of volunteer nighttime junior high schools. The participants were divided into learners and supporters, with 581 learners and 502 supporters respectively. The results highlighted the following two main features: learners tended to be younger; especially the ratio of teenagers was the biggest among all ages. Also, a very small number of the 27 schools could get enough administrative support for the venues or other resources to be operated stably. Based on these findings, this study surveyed two schools which stand out in the ratio of teen learners to explore their backgrounds. It also focused on the cases of Kitakyusyu and Nara cities to consider the relationship between stable school operations and administrative supports for them.
