Monday, November 3, 2008

The Japanese Spa Day

-Community Service through Beauty-
Beauty Volunteer by providing make-up, manicure, hair styling and introducing Japanese culture

Our goal is to enrich the lives of seniors in New York City by visiting nursing homes, hospitals and retirement communities providing exciting and fulfilling time, and to create an opportunity for exchange between local Americans and Japanese.

We need YOU to make it happen!


Regardless of age, every women desires to feel beautiful.
The bright faces of the seniors who experienced our volunteer service at
the nursing home ensure us of the power of beauty as part of women's happiness.

This activity is also a great experience for Japanese volunteers because they can not only learn make-up technique
 but also share a fulfilling time and interact with the local community by meeting residents at the nursing home.
Every year, the residents and staff at Isabella are looking forward to this event.
NYdV is also looking forward to having a heartwarming day with many volunteers.

Our sponsors
Shiseido America, Inc.
All make-up products
A professional make-up artist as an instructor for the make-up workshop

Salon Vijin
Professional hair stylists
The Japanese Medical Society of America
(JMSA)		 Grant received as part of their Community Outreach Program

The Japanese Spa Day in the past

The Japanese Spa Day was featured on NY1 in 2005.
(2005 NY1-NYer of the year )

Voices from volunteers in the past
 
"I had a very fruitful day learning how to apply make-up for seniors. Now, I'd like to try to put make-up on my grandmother."
 
"In the beginning, I was little bit nervous because it was difficult to apply make-up on another person. However, I felt delighted after seeing a happy face of a resident that I took care of. Also, there was a resident who first hesitated to have her make-up done. But once she saw her friend getting make-up, she changed her mind and asked me 'Can I have one too?' I was very happy to have such a request."

Details for The Japanese Spa Day, November 3
Organizer: NY de Volunteer (About NYdV-PDF file)
Date: Monday, November 3, 2008
Activities:

A.M.:
Make-up workshop by a professional make-up artist from Shiseido
Quick lecture by Isabella staff member on how to use a wheel chair

P.M. :
Providing services for the residents (about 100 people) at Isabella including:
Make-up, Hair styling, Manicure, Gentle hand and shoulder massage
Individual Photographs,
Introducing Japanese culture

Whether it's the first time for you to volunteer or you are a beauty industry professional ,
anyone is welcome because we need a variety of volunteers.
Schedule:
9:45 a.m. Registration for volunteers (participants in make-up workshop only)
10:00 a.m. Make-up Workshop
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. The Japanese Spa Day
4:30 p.m. Clean up
5:00 p.m. End
* Schedule may be subject to change.
Location: Isabella Nursing Home
515 Audubon Avenue New York, NY 10040
(on the northeast corner of Audubon and 190th Street)
Suway: 1 line "191st Street" * 3 minutes walk to Isabella


A Variety of Volunteers Needed
On November 3

1. Make-up volunteers
(First time participants)
On November 3 2. Make-up volunteers
(Experienced volunteers)
On and After November 3 3. Volunteer Photographers
After November 3 4. Volunteer Retouchers
November 3 5. Volunteer Hair Stylists
November 3 6. Volunteers to introduce Japanese culture
November 3 7. Volunter TV Director and Cameraman
On and After November 3 8. Volunteer Editors for TV Program
Before and On November 3 9. Operating Volunteer Staff
Before and On November 3 10. Volunteers for Media Relations
On November 3 11. Volunteer Manicurists
Please read the followings for details.

<<1. Make-up Volunteers (First time to participants)>>Details
Volunteer Activities: Take a make-up workshop in the morning.
In the afternoon, provide beauty services such as make-up, manicure and light massage for the residents of Isabella (approx, 100 residents.)
Qualifications: Anyone who wants to take the make-up workshop and volunteer beauty services for the residents mentioned above . No experience required.
Date: Monday, November 3 9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Please make sure to show up by 9:45 a.m. for registration.
Fee: $35 (??30 for make-up workshop, $5 participation fee)
* Cash or personal check only. (Credit cards are NOT accepted.)
The fee covers;
Make-up workshop, make-up kit from Shiseido (worth $40)
Lunch, Volunteer Insurance, Rental and Cleaning of Yukata, Operation fee
What to bring: I.D.(Passport, drivers license, etc...)
Dress code: Please wear Yukata (Japanese traditional costume) provided by NYdV
Number of volunteers: 30 volunteers
How to apply: Click here

<<2. Make-up Volunteers (Experienced Volunteers)>> Details
Volunteer Activities: To provide beauty service such as make-up, manicure and light massage for the residents of Isabella (approx, 100 residents.)
Qualifications: Anyone who has participated in our make-up workshop or who has make-up skills, and wants to volunteer beauty services mentioned above for the residents.
Date: Monday, November 3 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: ??5 ?iIncluding lunch, volunteer insurance, rental and cleaning fee for Yukata?j
What to bring: I.D.(Passport, drivers license, etc...)
Dress code: Please wear Yukata (Japanese traditional costume) provided by NYdV
Number of volunteers: 10 volunteers
How to apply: Click here

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<<3. Volunteer Photographers>> Details
Volunteer Activities: To take portrait photos of the residents (approx. 100 residents), retouch the photos, and print them out.
Actual expense (printing and so on) will be reimbursed by NYdV in exchange for receipt(s).
Please contact NYdV for details.
Qualifications: Professional or semi-professional photographer.
Students studying photography are also welcome.
Date: Monday, November 3 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: None
What to bring: - Equipment for photo shooting (Camera, lighting, etc...)
- I.D.(Passport, drivers license, etc...)
Dress code: Tops and bottoms in black are preferred.
Number of volunteers: 5 to 10 photographers
Volunteer Privilege: For professionals, NYdV can issue a receipt covering your services that you can use to obtain a tax deduction. Also, we can put your name on our website and newsletter as a specialist who supports NYdV. In addition, you may distribute publicity handouts on the day of the event.
How to apply: Click here

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<<4. Volunteer Retoucher>> Details
Volunteer Activities: To retouch and print out photos taken during the Japanese Spa Day (Approx. 100 photos total.)
Actual expense (printing and so on) will be reimbursed by NYdV in exchange for receipt(s).
Please contact NYdV for details
Qualifications: Professionals or semi-professionals who have a skill for retouching photos using software such as Photoshop. Students studying photography are also welcome.
Date: Anytime between November 3 and November 30
Number of volunteers: 5 to 10 retouchers
How to apply: Click here

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<<5. Volunteer Hair Stylist>> Details
Volunteer Activities: Hair cutting and hair styling for approx. 100 residents
Qualifications: Professional or semi-professional hair stylists
Date: Monday, November 3 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: None
What to bring: - Equipment for hair cutting and hair styling including extension cord for hair dryer.
- I.D.(Passport, drivers license, etc...)
Dress code: Tops and bottoms in black are preferred.
Number of volunteers: 5 to 10 hair stylists
Volunteer Privilege: For professionals, NYdV can issue a receipt for your services that you can use to obtain a tax deduction. Also, we can put your name on our website and newsletter as a specialist who supports NYdV. In addition, you may distribute publicity handouts on the day of the event.
How to apply: Click here

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<<6. Volunteers to introduce Japanese Culture>> Details
Volunteer Activities: Performing on stage to introduce Japanese culture (Singing, dancing, martial arts, etc...)
Qualifications: Professional, semi-professional, amateur performers
Date: Monday, November 3 1:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: None
What to bring: - Equipment for your performance
- I.D.(Passport, drivers license, etc...)
Dress code: Anything suitable for the performance. Something bright that represents Japanese culture is preferred.
Number of volunteers: 2 to 3 individuals/groups
Volunteer Privilege: For professionals, NYdV can issue a receipt for your services that you can use to obtain a tax deduction. Also, we can put your name on our website and newsletter as a specialist who supports NYdV. In addition, you may distribute publicity handouts on the day of the event.
How to apply: Click here

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<<7. Volunteer TV Director and Cameraman>> Details
Volunteer Activities: Filming The Japanese Spa Day to make a promotion video of NYdV.
The video will be aired on TV (MNN) and Internet (YouTube.)
Qualifications: Professional, semi-professional, amateur who has knowledge of directing and shooting to make a TV program.
Date: Monday, November 3 9:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: None
What to bring: - Equipment for shooting. *Please purchase videotape(s) and NYdV will reimburse you in exchange for receipt(s)
- I.D.(Passport, drivers license, etc...)
Dress code: Tops and bottoms in black are preferred.
Number of volunteers: 1 volunteer
Volunteer Privilege: For professionals, NYdV can issue a receipt for your services that you can use to obtain a tax deduction. Also, we can put your name on our website and newsletter as a specialist who supports NYdV. In addition, you may distribute publicity handouts on the day of the event.
How to apply: Click here

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<<8. Volunteer Editors for TV Program>> Details
Volunteer Activities: To edit video tape(s) shot during The Japanese Spa Day to make a promotion video of NYdV.
The video will be aired on TV (MNN) and Internet (YouTube.)
Qualifications: Professional, semi-professional, amateur who has knowledge of editing to make a TV program.
Date: Anytime after November 3
Location: Please use your own equipment for editing.
Number of volunteers: 1 editor
How to apply: Click here

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<<9. Operating Volunteer Staff>> Details
Activities: To prepare for The Japanese Spa Day including managing volunteers, creating and renewing websites, shopping for necessary equipment, and so on.
Qualifications: Basic administrative skills including Word, Excel, Internet, and so on.
Date: Before November 3, during weekdays, once a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AND Monday, November 3 9:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: NYdV Office @ 601 West 110th Street #10K5 New York, NY 10025
Subway:1 line <<110th Street>> 1 minute walk from subway station
Dress Code: No dress code for office volunteer work.
On November 3, please wear NYdV Staff T-shirt and black bottoms.
Number of volunteers: 5 operating volunteer staff members
How to apply: Click here

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<<10. Volunteers for Media Relations>> Details
Activities: To assist in making a press release for U.S. media,
distributing the press release, and making calls for follow-ups.
Qualifications: Business level English and negotiation skills required. (Japanese is NOT required.)
Date: Before November 3, during weekdays, once a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AND Monday, November 3 9:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: NYdV Office @ 601 West 110th Street #10K5 New York, NY 10025
Subway:1 line <<110th Street>> 1 minute walk from subway station
Dress Code: No dress code for office volunteer work.
On November 3, please wear NYdV Staff T-shirt and black bottoms.
Number of volunteers: 5 volunteers
How to apply: Click here

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<<11. Volunteer Manicurists>> Details
Volunteer Activities: To provide manicure services
Qualifications: Professional and semi-professional manicurist
Date: Monday, November 3 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: None
What to bring: - Equipment for nail service including manicure
- I.D.(Passport, drivers license, etc...)
Dress code: Tops and bottoms in black are preferred.
Number of volunteers: 2 to 5 manicurists
Volunteer Privilege: For professionals, NYdV can issue a receipt for your services that you can use to obtain a tax deduction. Also, we can put your name on our website and newsletter as a specialist who supports NYdV. In addition, you may distribute publicity handouts on the day of the event.
How to apply: Click here

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<< How to Apply for Volunteer >>

To apply to volunteer, please send e-mail to register@nydevolunteer.org with your information as listed below.
Also, please remember to put which volunteer job you are applying for in the title of your e-mail. Choose from the following:

1:" <<1. Make-up Volunteer (First time participant)>>
2:" <<2. Make-up volunteer(Experienced volunteer)"
3:" <<3. Volunteer Photographer>>"
4:" <<4. Volunteer Retoucher>>"
5:" <<5. Volunteer Hair Stylist>>"
6:" <<6. Volunteer to Introduce Japanese Culture>>"
7:" <<7. Volunteer TV Director and Cameraman>>"
8:" <<8. Volunteer to Edit Video for TV Program>>"
9:" <<9. Operating Volunteer Staff>>"
10:" <<10. Volunteer for Media Relations>>"
11:" <<11. Volunteer Manicurists>>"

Please include the following information in your e-mail
# Items Examples
1. First name Hanako
2. Last name Yamada
3. Middle name Jane
4. E-mail address xxxxxx@xxxx.com
5. Cell phone number (or Home phone number) 212-932-7208
6. Have you participated in any NYdV volunteer activities before? (Yes / No)
7. Are you registered for NYdV mailing list?
(If not, NYdV will register you.) 		(Yes / No)
8. Have you participated in The Japanese Spa Day/Beauty Volunteer with NYdV? (Yes / No)
9. Do you know how to wear Yukata? (Yes / No)
10. Which volunteer job are you applying for?
Please choose from the followings:
1:" <<1. Make-up Volunteers (First time participants)>>"
2:" <<2. Make-up volunteers(Experienced volunteers)">>
3:" <<3. Volunteer Photographer>>"
4:" <<4. Volunteer Retoucher>>"
5:" <<5. Volunteer Hair Stylist>>"
6:" <<6. Volunteers to Introduce Japanese Culture>>"
7:" <<7. Volunteer TV Director and Cameraman>>"
8:" <<8. Volunteers to Edit Video for TV Program>>"
9:" <<9. Operating Volunteer Staff>>"
10:" <<10. Volunteers for Media Relations>>"
11:" <<11. Volunteer Manicurists>>" 		1-11
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