Globalize DC:Japan - Volunteer Interest Form

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cJAPANESE PLUS is Globalize DC's free afterschool Japanese language, culture, and career exposure program for DC public high school students. We created this program in 2016 to give interested DC students access to Japanese language study, at a time when no DC public school (DCPS or charter) offered Japanese as a language option.

Students meet twice a week - Wednesdays (4:30-6:30 pm online) and Saturdays (10 am-1 pm in person) throughout the school year. We've run the program for four years, offering a two-year language sequence, and it has been a huge success by many measures. We have also created a menu of other Japan-related programs for interested DC public school students - including Japan in DC (summer program), Japanese Tamago (online language program), and our #StopAsianHate Project.

You can refer to our website for much more information: www.japaneseplus.org.

What makes Japanese Plus so special, and what our students find most rewarding, is the program's connection to the real world, thanks to the involvement of a broad network of Japan-focused individuals, organizations, and programs. We depend on a wide community of supporters and volunteers to make this program work.

If you're interested in getting involved, here are some ideas. I will follow up individually. Please fill out the form below. If you prefer or if you have already filled out a form, feel free to contact me directly at sally@globalizedc.org with any ideas or questions.

Thank you for your time. And please share this information with others you think may find it of interest.

Sally Schwartz
Executive Director, Globalize DC

Name *

Email Address *

Current Occupation and Employer

Briefly describe any connection to Japan (such as school, work, travel, family). If you've done this before, no need to repeat.

Relevant Interests, Expertise, Experience

WAYS TO HELP OUT

What interests you? This is not a commitment - just some ideas to start a conversation.

Program Support (Direct Student Contact)

Japanese language support, such as conversation partners, tutors, classroom assistants (for Japanese speakers)

Classroom Speakers/Career Panels/Workshops - to schedule a variety of presentations and discussions for Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.

Field Trips, Workplace Visits - help with ideas for places and people to visit and experience

Authentic Student Exchanges and Social Activities - seeking opportunities for our students to meet and interact with Japanese and Japanese heritage young people - adults too

Japan and Japanese-related opportunities (contests, events, programs, workshops, films, trips, etc - anything Japan-related that our students can take advantage of, individually or as a group)

Chaperones - to help accompany students on special programs, activities, and field trips.

Other:

Organization and Behind-the-Scenes Help

*** Graphic Design - to help us with brochure, flyer, T-shirts, and social media ***

Social Media - to help with a newsletter, twitter, instagram, etc (with the kids and without)

Website - help with adding content and new features

Small gifts and incentives - to spur student achievement

Food - for classroom snacks, special events

Restaurants - seeking special pricing or sponsors for a few Japanese restaurant visits during the year

Meeting or event space for various purposes

Fundraising

Globalize DC (Beyond Japan, if you're interested in helping our small nonprofit grow, we have many needs!)

Other:

ANY ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS OR IDEAS

Thank you for your interest in JAPANESE PLUS. We will be in touch shortly.

Feel free to contact Sally Schwartz at sally@globalizedc.org or 202-251-1692 to discuss further.

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