Explore Japanese Culture After School Program

Explore Japanese Culture
After School Program
provided by NY de Volunteer

◎2011 501(c)(3) charitable organization NY de Volunteer All Rights Reserved www.NYdeVolunteer.org

Who are we?

• NY de Volunteer (NYdV) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization founded in 2002.

• Our goal is to promote increased cross-cultural
understanding between American and Japanese
communities.


Accomplishments

Since 2002, NYdV had over:
7,000 volunteers
700 events
100,000 beneficiaries


Programs: Japanese Spa Day

Japanese Spa Day

We served 100 seniors at nursing homes to enrich the lives
of seniors and introduce Japanese culture.
Featured as New Yorker of the Week on NY1 in 2005


Programs: 9/11 Floating Lanterns

9/11 Memorial Floating Lantern Ceremony
We support the Japanese traditional floating lantern ceremony
which is held annually on September 11 to commemorate the
victims of the World Trade Center tragedy.


Programs: Park Clean-Up

US-Japan Friendship Clean-Up Day
Since 2002, the Japanese philanthropic clean-up group,
"Clean Up Japan" has come to New York to participate
in the annual clean up event.


Programs: NPO Tours

New York Study Tour
We organize short and long term tours for Japanese individuals and
organizations to engage in volunteering, non-profit organization
research exchange and English Language study internships.


Programs: Lectures

Lectures on Non Profit Organization Management
We provide lectures about NPO management and
volunteer mobilization.


Programs: Corporate Volunteering

Corporate volunteering
NYdV offers customized programs such as group volunteer programs,
volunteer orientation and cause marketing programs.


Activities in Japan

NYdV’s sister organization, Tokyo de Volunteer was formed in Japan under the same
mission. After the 3/11 earthquake, we have been providing volunteers for the “Spa Day”
events at temporary shelters for evacuees.

Explore Japan Program

Explore Japanese Culture After School

Award Wining program!
We have been serving over 1,600 children at the New York
City Park & Recreation Centers.


The Explore Japanese Culture Program

What is the Explore Japanese Culture Program (EJC)?

EJC provides young people with an opportunity to
experience cultural diversity by learning about Japan,
its history and culture through hands-on educational
activities.

Our goal is to cultivate a sense of Global Citizenship.


Why Global Citizenship is important?

In today’s world where global
cultures are interconnected and
inter-dependent, children need
global citizenship education early
on in their lives to develop an
international perspective and
respect for different values and
cultures.


Why Explore Japanese culture?

• History of friendship and
partnership between US and Japan

• A strong and distinct culture based on:
– respect
– teamwork
– honor
– humility

• US’s third largest trading partner

• Japan is one of the gateways to understanding Asia


Our goal for the participants is to:

・ Respect people with different backgrounds

・ Gain awareness of Japanese culture

・ Develop a sense of the wider world and its possibilities

・ Become aware of different customs, manners and
etiquette

・ Stimulate their inquisitive nature

・ Build a dream


Program Description
EJC Program consists of hands-on educational
activities, with an emphasis on global citizenship,
teamwork, social skills, and self-expression.
•Language Class • History and Geography
• Japanese words, numbers and
greetings
• Calligraphy • Food
Making Sushi
Chopstick Technique
& Table manners

• Meet A Role Model
Speech by role models who have
succeeded in life through leveraging
their experiences living in Japan


Program Description
Demonstration by highly trained cultural experts

•Tea Ceremony
Traditional Japanese attire
•Flower Arrangement

•Music and Dance
Japanese dance performance
Experience Japanese drum
Karaoke competition

•Martial Arts


Close Interaction

Many local Japanese people volunteer as assistants
• One assistant oversees 3-4 children
• Direct interaction between Japanese volunteers and
participating children


Successful Results
A post program survey completed by the participants
showed..
• 85% of the children have developed willingness to
interact with people from different countries.
• 92% of the children showed interest in traveling to
Japan.
• 80% of the children showed interest in pursuing a career
in foreign countries in the future.

Overall, 86%
of the children have cultivated
positive attitude toward people and cultures other
than their own.

Awards and Recognition

“The New Yorker of the Week" NY1 News in 2005

"Lifestyle Expert 2005"
Japan’s Cabinet Office Policy Bureau Divisions

“Distinguished Honoree”
NYC Comptroller in 2007

"Volunteer Appreciation Award"
New York City Parks and Recreation Dept in 2010 & 2011


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