About Us

Organization	NY de Volunteer Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in May 2002.
Mission	NY de Volunteer's mission is to address critical needs in New York by empowering the local Japanese population and it's friends to become positive change-makers through volunteerism and intercultural exchange.
Core
Person Driven: We believe each of us has the power to change the world. Every small action leads to bigger accomplishments.
Diversity: We value diversity and treat all people with fairness, respect, and compassion with the goal to learn from one another.
Engagement: We collaborate to build partnerships so that people feel better connected to their communities and support each other.
Trust: We take responsibility for our actions and build trust by acting with honesty and integrity.
Fun: We plan programs that are fun and fulfilling so people are passionate and get involved.
Innovation: We constantly explore new and creative ideas.
Unique Value
Japanese-Lead Organization with Global Vision NYdV provides a unique viewpoint as a Japanese-led organization. While we are committed to serve communities in the US, a majority of organization’s board and staff is of Japanese decent; either born in Japan or Japanese American. This serves as one of NYdV's advantages to tackle muti-cultural and diversity issues in the US with objectivity and sensitivity.
Wide Network Spanning across the US and Japan NYdV has been highly valued by American communities for our achievement of successful civil engagement efforts. We can leverage our experiences to connect government agencies, Japanese and non-Japanese corporations, and other not-for-profit organizations to make positive changes in society beyond New York.
Uniquely Situated to Mobilize the Japanese Community across the Globe The US Census in 2010 shows that the Japanese and Japanese-American community in the US has grown to 1.3 million people, whose education and income is higher than the national median. 45% of the Japanese-identified population has bachelor or graduate level degree, and the median household is approximately $65,000.
The Japanese population in the US is uniquely positioned to make a significant contribution to the non-profit and social services sector in the US, if they can be effectively mobilized. However, the census also shows that more than 15% of the Japanese population do not speak English well. This becomes a deterrent to their participating in volunteer activities in an English speaking environment. NY de Volunteer closes the language gap for potential volunteers by providing announcements and training in Japanese, so that even these 15% are not hindered from volunteering in the US.
Committment to Diversity and Social Change We also believe the true understanding of different cultures is gained through face-to-face interactions among people with diverse backgrounds. NYdV, as a Japanese-led organization, can demonstrate and share our core Japanese cultural values such as respect, harmony, and teamwork. This is evident through the positive feedback we have received from numerous beneficiary organizations.
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Member	"The Overseas Safety Council"of the Japanese Consulate of New York
	"Japanese Medical Support Network" of the Japanese Consulate of New York
	Alliance for Business Professional Services
Award	2011 Volunteer of the Year Award from New York City Parks and Recreation Department 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Award from New York City Parks and Recreation Department New York City Comptroller Honored William C. Thompson, Jr. Noriko Hino, Founder/Executive Director at ASIAN PACIFIC ISLAND HERITAGE celebration   New Yorker of the Week in 2005 Policy Bureau Divisions of the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan selected Noriko Hino, Founder / Executive Director as a "Lifestyle Expert 2005"
Organization Overview	See Organization overview in PDF file
Anual Report	2010   2009   2008   2007   2006
990 form	2010   2009   2008   2007   2006
Contact	NY de Volunteer 601 West 110th Street Suite10K5 New York, NY 10025 USA 212-932-7208 staff@nydevolunteer.org Tax ID: #32-0055825