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Winter
2005 (Vol.5)
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Overseas Safety Council as a member of the Japanese Consulate!
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The Safety Measures Council" was established for
the purpose of exchanging information about public safety and terrorist
situations among Japanese in New York. It consists of the Japanese consulate,
NPOs and Travel Agencies. The meeting is held four times a year at the Japanese
consulate.
NY de Volunteer was recommended to be a member of this council and has been
participating since last autumn's meeting. We were highly evaluated for
our daily positive social contribution activities and have since added more
than 900 people to this party's mailing list. We intend to coordinate a
safe supportive volunteer response in the event of an emergency situation
such as acts of terrorism.
On November 13th, The Overseas Safety Measures Liaison Council held its
21st meeting. Japanese people living abroad attended along with some fifteen
other Japanese related parties. Mr. Sato, the head of the Japanese Consulate,
gave reports on the following topics: (1) The importance of preparation
for emergency situations like acts of terrorism and natural disasters, (2)
A explanation about "New York City's counter-terrorism measures"
from a New York City police headquarters member, (3) Information regarding
the "Avian Flu" given from a registered nurse, (4) Support measures
discussed during a business trip taken to the field headquarters of relief
efforts following the Hurricane "Katrina" disaster.
Details can be found here at: http://www.cgj.org/jp/j/20051212.html
| NYdV was chosen by NY1 as "New
Yorker of the week"!! |
 Local television channel
NY1, a station which has steadily become a daily part in the life of many
New Yorkers, has a program called "New Yorker of the Week". This
program introduces a new New Yorker every week who exhibits exemplary qualities.
Ms. Noriko Hino, Executive Director, was chosen on this program in the end
of 2005. The segment was broadcast several times during the holiday season
through the beginning of the New Year.
We believe that this program did not simply introduce only a solitary figure,
but rather, a method of social contribution and consciousness. It is a very
honorable event for Japanese living in New York. We hope to devote more
attention to contributing additional activities to benefit the New York
community.
Noriko Hino's NY de Volunteer Promotes Volunteerism
Among Japanese-Americans
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group of women getting ready for their close-up are part of Beauty Volunteering,
a program launched by the non-profit organization NY de Volunteer. Executive
Director Noriko Hino founded the organization in May 2002 to promote volunteerism
among the Japanese-American community here.
The mission of NY de Volunteer is to inspire and mobilize the local Japanese
people and its extended network to improve the greater New York metropolitan
community, she says.
Noriko and other volunteers organized a day of beauty along with a photo
shoot for the patients and residents of Jewish Home and Hospital Lifecare
System in Manhattan. Two rooms were transformed into a salon where residents
and patients got their hair, makeup and nails done while enjoying a massage.
And in the end, they had their pictures taken.
Many of the women who are in hospitals or nursing homes may not have the
access as the other women might have, and then it's great to support that
community that may not have the access," says volunteer Midori Mashiko.
And we can bridge that out and we can do that.
This is just one of the many volunteer opportunities NY de Volunteer has
to offer. Others include environmental protection, animal care, education
work, and much more.
Since English is not our first language, I felt like our opportunity is
limited," says volunteer Emiko Mizumura. I had thought there was a
barrier that is something that we cannot overcome to feel part of New York
society, but through this organization I experience so many great things,
and also I had the chance to meet so many Japanese people who live in New
York.
Residents and patients here say they enjoyed their day of pampering. This
is really surprising," says patient Olga Carlone. This is very, very
nice. They can come over once a week, and they should also bring handsome
men," adds Nina Sedita.
Well, you never know. But we do know that this is a day to remember for
many. So strike a pose, Noriko Hino, because you are our New Yorker of the
Week.
| Weekly New York Life" introduced
Make-Up Volunteer on the cover of their New Years issue |
 The
free publication, "Weekly New York Life," which has published
articles about NYdV several times in the past, introduced our "Make-Up
volunteer" activity on the cover of its New Years Issue. It was the
first event for us in which our organization appeared on the front cover
of a publication.
You can see the article on info-fresh.com
"Make-up Volunteer: A Gift of Beauty"
(Article by Ms. Yoshimi Ootsuka, Photos: Mr. Satoshi Ishikawa)
Women want to remain beautiful, no matter how old they become. At the "Jewish
Home and Hospital", a senior facility on New York's Upper West Side,
Japanese volunteers assist women residents to apply their make-up. Ms Judy
Handy, 82 years old, who has been living here for only three months, said
after her make over, her face filled with youthful pride and pleasure, "I
feel so alive. I want to go outside and play." "I'm feeling great!
This color suits me, doesn't it?" says face of Ms. Rose Rebean, a 96
year old woman who is filled with youth, joy, and pride.
Japanese NPO "NY de Volunteer" delegate, Ms. Noriko Hino, promoted
"Make-up Volunteer" at "Jewish Home and Hospital" on
December 11th. The facilities' library quickly changed into a lively make-up
room and photograph studio. Twenty-five volunteers, including nine professional
make-up artists did make-up and hair styling, while a professional photographer
took souvenir photographs.
At the beginning, Ms Rebean had a firm facial expression, but towards the
end of her make-up session, her face started to glow with a smile and a
fresh outlook. Ms. Eriko Ookusa, the twenty-five year old in charge of doing
Ms. Rebean's makeover said, " I didn't think that was possible to interrelate
with Americans through make-up. Their vitality seems completely restored
afterwards." Approximately ten people worked simultaneously, performing
make-up, hair styling, manicure, and giving massages whenever they were
touching the skin directly. The volunteers consisted of Japanese women in
their 20's and 30's, while those receiving make-up were women from age sixty
to ninety something. Each of them beautified, not in a salon chair, but
in a wheelchair.
This is the third time that NPO "NY de Volunteer" has sponsored
this program of beauty as an act of social contribution. It first began
in December 2004 with core member Ms. Rika Matsuin, a professional make-up
artist who is actively based in New York; and "NY de Volunteer"
with the corporation of photographer Mr. Koichiro Shiinoki. This NPO's public
relations director, Ms. Midori Masuko says that, "Japanese women ordinarily
have a high interest in doing make-up, have steady hand and are very attentive."
As such, she feels that, "this volunteer is one that typical Japanese
women are well suited to."
http://www.info-fresh.com/index.php?tab=09&no=1198
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Greetings from
NYdV |
2005 has already come and gone in what seems to have been no time at all.
It was a very fulfilling year for us as it marked NYdV's 3 year anniversary.
We are proud to have received so much recognition for our organization's
activities. Among the most notable of these activities are: being chosen
as "Life Expert of 2005" by the Cabinet Office, receiving an invitation
to a city hosted party celebrating volunteer activity in New York City,
and our recent election to be a member of the Council for Safety Measures
Abroad at the Japanese Consulate. Also, we have received coverage on local
television channel NY1 and in other various media on more than fifteen occasions.
Our success is proof that "slow and steady does win the race"
and we intend to continue that success by constantly adding new activities,
like our "ESL and Volunteer" program, which is a long-term project.
We will also be doing more of our "Make-up Volunteer" series,
as it has become our most popular. We will also continue to develop new
activities for social contribution. We strive to be worthy of the trust
that has been given to us. We feel it is important to keep moving forward,
but never forget our beginnings. Please offer your support in the future.
Noriko Hino, Executive Director
Program Result In 2005
| Activity Participants: |
544
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people |
| Total hours: |
7,670
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hours |
| Registered to Mailing List: |
1,161
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subscribers |
| Contributed to Mailing List: |
83
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postings |
| Website Access: |
1,304,969
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hits |
Top 20 Most active participants In 2005
Ms. Yoshiko Takahashi
Ms. Yukiko Ito
Ms. Toshimi Abe
Ms. Michiko Terasaki
Ms. Megumi Yodogawa
Ms. Akiko Shimomura
Ms. Nao Uda
Ms. Harumi Nagao
Ms. Azusa Matsuhashi
Mr. Alan Ho
Ms. Kaori Kawarazaki
Ms. Miyuki Kuboki
Ms. Kazue Soda
Ms. Arisa Kudo
Mr. Yoshio Ohyama
Ms. Junko Kamata
Ms. Akiko Fuchisawa
Ms. Yuki Minesaki
Ms. Chie Feider
Ms. Akira Yokozeki |
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NYdV
Activity Reports 2005 9-12 |
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Felissimo America – Consulting for their social entrepreneurship
project |
| 8/29-9/24 |
ESL + Volunteers at Vision |
| 9/11 (sun) |
Sending off the spirits of the victims of 911 on floating lanterns |
| 9/11 (sun) |
Providing Information about Grandparents' Day |
| 9/18-9/24 |
ESL + Volunteers at Harlem Recreation Center |
| 9/28 (wed) |
Providing Information about The Summer Stage Benefit Concert |
| 10/8 (sat) |
Soup Kitchen Volunteer |
| 10/12-12/22 |
Providing Information of Gallery Volunteer at Nippon Club |
| 10/22 (sat) |
Campus Clean-up Volunteer |
| 11/5 (sat) |
Japanese Culture Day |
| 11/11(fri) & 11/14(mon) |
Office Volunteer |
| 11/13(sun) |
Turkey/Japan Friendship Program |
| 11/19(sat) |
Nail Workshop |
| 11/25 (fri) |
Christmas Wrapping Volunteer |
| 12/8 (thu) |
Lecture: Social Contributions of Corporations |
| 12/8 (thu) |
Fund Raising Party |
| 12/11 (sun) |
Make-up Volunteer |
| 12/18 (sun) |
Christmas Wrapping Volunteer |
| Total number of participated volunteers: |
290 |
| Total number of subscribers of mailing list: |
1,161 |
| Total number of messages sent/posted: |
28 |
| Total number of web visits: |
403,540 hits |
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Active
Supporter |
$5,000 donation from Pasona NA Inc.
 Pasona
NA Inc. contributed $5,000 and also entirely sponsored our advertisement
in The Daily Sun (published Wed. 11/9/05)
President Mr. Scott Sato gave these positive words of encouragement to NYdV,
" It is very important to participate in volunteer activities and make
social contributions. I think NYdV offers a wide range of opportunities
for everyone to contribute. I look forward to seeing you continuous efforts."
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You Are Our HEROS |
NYdV has been instructed on organizational
operations, fund raising and program planning by the knowledgeable and experienced
advisors listed below.
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Mr. Kazhiko Kasai (Discovery Tour, Representative Director) |
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Mr. Kenjiro Mori (EBPass Inc., CEO) |
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Mr. Munetaki Goto (Encare Inc., CEO) |
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Ms. Naoko Taniguchi (Founder/Director of NPO Palette) |
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Mr. Nick Nakahara (Apple Marketing, President) |
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Mr. Paul Gollin (NPO Marketing & Development Consultant) |
Our Hero this time is Mr. Kenjiro Mori, an advisor.
 "I had two experiences
that inspired my decision to support NYdV. The first was when I met Ms.
Noriko Hino. I had known her from her previous work at an IT corporation,
at which I had also been involved. Her passion towards NYdV greatly impressed
me.
The second occasion to leave an impression upon me was when I participated
in an actual NYdV Council Meeting event. Again, I was impressed by these
young people's exhibition of such earnest dedication and positive attitudes
towards volunteering.
They are working in New York and living life to the fullest yet they
still find time to join in volunteer activities. I felt that that is something
worth supporting. My role here at NYdV is in fundraising. This is done
by increasing the organization's name recognition and by winning the approval
of corporate executives, which is something of a weak point for NYdV.
I intend to do my best to make as many of NYdV's activity proposals become
realized, for they are constantly developing new ideas, one after another."
Kenjiro Mori
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ESL and Volunteer Program |
We are conducting an "ESL and Volunteer Program"; co-sponsored by the
English language school, Encare Inc. This program's purpose is the development
of social participation by volunteer activity in order to educate and
propel individuals into social contribution while improving their English
ability by practicing with local Americans soon after completing the class.
On weekday mornings, students have an English lesson and in the afternoon
they have volunteer activities. Short-term study abroad students, who
come to New York to learn English, are usually limited to classmates and
instructors for actual English conversation practice. This program, however,
will provide opportunities for students to communicate with actual New
Yorkers by joining the volunteers. This past summer, two participants
from "Win-Tek" Travel Agency" joined us. Thank you for your support.
| Ms. Megumi Yodokawa's 4 weeks Experience
Talk |
 Volunteer Activity
An NPO in Chelsea is offering a rehabilitation program, the
purpose of which is to aid persons who are visually impaired. This program
focuses on providing self-reliance to these individuals by teaching skills
necessary for general office work. Activities included providing classroom
support, library access and assistance, as well as clerical duties.
Volunteering in Retrospect
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Why did you decide to volunteer in New York? |
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I wanted to see how much volunteer work I would be able to accomplish
with my level of English ability. I realize that I need to increase
my skills. |
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What do you want to get from this experience? |
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To find out what it means to be a volunteer. It is a hard task. |
| Q. |
Do you feel that your experience helped to improve your English
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I think so. People corrected my pronunciation whenever I made a
mistake and I had to look up words while volunteering. |
| Q. |
Any words for the staff of the NPO where you volunteered? |
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Yes. I would like to thank them for listening when I explained
what it was that I wanted to do and allowing me to experience volunteering
in such a nice place. |
| Q. |
Could you say a few words to the service recipients? |
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Although, I felt as though I was powerless to really communicate
well, it made me feel very happy when they spoke cheerfully to me
and thanked me for being there. Thank you. |
| Q. |
Do you want to continue volunteering in Japan? |
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By all means, I want to do several volunteer activities. |
Comment from NYdV
The staff hosting this NPO is kind and friendly. They helped
us realize that it's not hard to connect with people who are visually
impaired. If only you are willing to alter your point of view just a little,
you might just notice something and be like, "Oh, that's it exactly!"
Whether they were the volunteer, or the visually impaired person, it seems
that everyone who came here was having fun."
As volunteers, we pray that through this activity visually impaired people
and volunteers alike will be able to enjoy life in New York. There are
many ways in which you can be useful by volunteering. You can work as
part of the support groups, which offers an instructional class; there
is also a course in office work. Basically, through participation in these
activities you will be helping to connect with visually impaired people
and have the opportunity to make a difference in both your and their lives.
It may be even harder for our volunteers to express themselves in English
because visually impaired people depend wholly on their hearing to understand
conversations. However, we feel that after a month of continuous interaction,
our volunteers will achieve huge results."
| Mr. Shingo Sotokawa's 1 week Experience
Talk |
Volunteer Activity
This volunteer activity takes place at Harlem's Recreation Center,
which is operated by The City of New York. The Center is a useful addition
to the community as its presence is an indication of the neighborhood's
continuing prosperity. It offers a variety of after school programs such
as tutoring, arts and crafts, computer education and volleyball.
Volunteer in Retrospect
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Why did you decide to do volunteer work in New York? |
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New York is a city that is always at the forefront of American business
and fashion and is usually ten years ahead of Japan in those respects.
I suppose that I was somewhat curious to see what trends we can expect
to hit Japan in the next decade. Some people who are successful in
various areas in Japan pick up much of their know-how here in America,
and then return to Japan where certain ideas catch on and spread.
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| Q. |
What do you want to get from this experience? |
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I wish to gain a new perspective on things, such a perspective as
could not be found in Japan. Through this volunteer activity, which
I could not have experienced in Japan, I was able to interact in English
with a variety of ethnicities. I feel that America is much more progressive
than Japan, and I thought that perhaps my experiences here can aid
me in my work in Japan. |
| Q. |
Which parts of the lecture on "The Basics of Volunteer Activity"
was most useful to you during your actual volunteer experience? |
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Before I came to New York, I had this image in my head that many
volunteers are wealthy people who possess a calm spiritual nature,
but I found that it is not safe to generalize that way. I made sure
to avoid such assumptions during my volunteer experience so that there
would be no pre-conceived notions about visiting the facility. |
| Q. |
Could you tell us about your volunteer experience? |
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We developed a good rapport with the elementary school students
who were the subject of this particular volunteer program. We enjoyed
their company and their boisterous enthusiasm as they practiced origami
together. Although it was only three days, there was quite a turn
out for the second day because children who were present for the first
day quickly spread the word of our activity to others. Some of the
newcomers approached us and loudly requested, "I want you to teach
me how to make origami!" It was quite enjoyable when even more people
gathered around. I had such a great time playing with everyone. It
was regrettable to have to leave on that final day. I kept thinking
to myself, "It has only been three days." As we were preparing to
leave, children frequently asked me, "Are you going to come again?
When will you come again?" |
| Q. |
How was the correspondence with the place where you volunteered?
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 The staff there was very
friendly. I got the impression that they were educators who teach
in a different method than that used in a traditional school setting.
The staff took care to introduce us to the children upon our arrival,
and when we were ready to leave they made sure to explain to everyone
that it was the final day and that we would be leaving soon. |
| Q. |
Any words for the staff of the NPO where you volunteered? |
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Ms. Hino of NYdV was very kind to explain to me the situation of
volunteering in New York and Japan. I would like to thank her very
much. Also, I must express my appreciation to the staff of the after
school program. They treated me as a colleague, for which I am grateful
to them. I do not think it would have been possible for me to have
as good a time enjoying the company of such wonderful children without
the staff's help. |
| Q. |
Could you say a few words to the service recipients? |
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I feel that the innocence and obedience of children knows, at present,
no national boundaries, and it is my wish that these children can
grow up to become fine people without being distracted from their
goals by difficult circumstances. |
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Do you feel that your experience helped to improve your English?
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Yes. I think so. By trying to become involved voluntarily and having
to communicate in English all day, you must try very hard to really
listen. Essentially, you are trying to express how you feel and although
it was only one week and I had no high expectation of my ability to
improve in so short a time, I found the results to be quite the contrary.
I believe that I actually progressed faster due to my experience.
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Comment from NYdV
Harlem's Recreation Center is a facility staffed by many kind
and peaceful people. It also has a very comfortable "at home" kind of
atmosphere.
The Center is easily accessible; it is located half a block from the subway
station. Harlem is not synonymous with a frightening place. You can catch
glimpses of warmth and care by helping out in the community. Being able
to help one another is one of the real pleasures of becoming a volunteer.
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The purpose of this
lecture was to gain public recognition and to urge large corporations
to engage in acts of social contribution. |
The purpose of this lecture was to gain public recognition and to urge large
corporations to engage in acts of social contribution.We invited Dr. Hiromi
Mizota. She holds a doctorate in scientific policy and is an editor for
the online journal, "Social Innovation," which publishes information relating
to social entrepreneurs. At the lecture, he spoke about recently noticeable
CSR (corporate social responsibility) and the need for successful entrepreneurs
to take part in activities of social contribution.
Subject of Lecture
* oles of American foundations, NPOs and volunteers
* hilanthropy in America
* ocial entrepreneurs and social innovation in America
* hilanthropy in Japan
* ocial contribution activity of business citizens
Approximately 20 people attended the two-hour lecture. Participants listened
with interest and enthusiasm and actively engaged the speaker in a round
of questions and answers. This lecture will be part of a continuing series
which will be exploring the development of social contribution by corporations.
We urge everyone to participate in these lectures because it is a precious
opportunity to learn about specific activities in this field.
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Consultation |
NYdV gained an opportunity to use our know-how, experience and networking
power to benefit the American NPO industry in aiding CSR activity project
planning which we cultivated so far.
After the success of "Felissimo Design House" (www.felissimo.com) succeeded,
many other plans for social contributions were suggested at the head office
in Kobe, Japan. They are preparing to begin some generous projects. NPOs
and NYdV received work in doing marketing research for the second half of
2005 as well as some consulting work because they recognize and value our
contributions and achievements.
This history-making event has caused a synergistic effect between NPOs and
citizens, NPOs and businesses and within fellow NPOs themselves. We will
definitely be introducing the subject of this project when the time comes.
For more information.Contact Noriko at 212-932-7208 212.932.7208 noriko@nydevolunteer.org
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Message
Connextion Bracelets |
In cooperation with the Online
shop "Cose belle", which sells underwear for breast cancer
patients, we now sell NYdV goods online as part of our fund raising. Our
"Message Connextion Bracelet," has been introduced in fashion
magazines such as Vogue and InStyle. They have also been popular among celebrities.
The bracelets are fashionable and come with a case where message plates
and photographs can be inserted.
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