About Us

NY de Volunteer Inc was founded in May 2002 and received 501(c)(3) IRS Status in October 2003. Mission The mission of NY de Volunteer is to improve the greater New York metropolitan community and to enhance international mutual understanding by inspiring and mobilizing the local Japanese population and its extended network. Program Explore Japanese Culture After School at NYC Parks & Recreation : The goal of this program is to provide young children in New York City with opportunities to cultivate a sense of "Global Citizenship" by coming in contact with a different culture and value system. ? NYdV ? enhances the capacity and interests of the children by introducing Japanese culture through fun and creative activities. Tankentai (Group Volunteer): NYdV members choose where and when they volunteer from a calendar of available activities and opportunities. No special skills required! NYdV partners with major community services and cultural events around NYC to keep volunteer opportunities fresh and relevant. Opportunities include Beauty Volunteer for seniors Japanese Conversation Partner Soup Kitchen Volunteer Floating Lantern Ceremony for 9/11 Special Olympics Volunteer Clean-Up and Maintenance for Schools and Parks Japanese Summer Festivals Volunteer Tour:   We organize a volunteer tour, NPO study tour and ESL + Volunteer program from Japan. Orientation:   Helping to take the first steps toward volunteerism through explaining the activities of NYdV, future activities, and experiences.   Workshop:   NYdV workshops are designed to educate potential volunteers about specific techniques and general issues related to social services and community development. Frequent guest speakers offer fascinating glimpses into these topics. Web Site and Mailing List: NYdeVolunteer.org is our online networking portal. Members use it to find information about upcoming programs, lists of social and community services organizations around New York with volunteer needs, and orientation materials for novice volunteers. Mailing lists are used to exchange information about volunteer opportunities and discuss past events. Mailing list:   http: //groups.yahoo.com/group/NYdV/ Happy Hour:   Get together and share the great experience of volunteering NY de Volunteer designs its programs based on the concept of Experience + Education + Exchange see details See Organization overview in PDF file

NY de Volunteer Inc. 601 West 110th Street Suite10K5 New York, NY 10025 USA staff@nydevolunteer.org Tax ID#32-0055825