Volunteer Opportunities to Support Relief Efforts in Japan

Local Volunteers Needed to Support Relief Efforts in Japan

The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC), an educational non-profit organization, is raising money to support immediate relief and long-term rebuilding efforts in Japan. In just one week, USJC received $370,000 in donations. 100% of all donations will go Japanese NGOs and NPOs.

This generous outpouring of support is incredible, but requires additional help. In order to allocate funds quickly, provide reports to donors and seek out new opportunities for donations, USJC is looking for volunteer support. By volunteering time and expertise, volunteers will be able to make a tangible impact in Japan. Orientation will take place on Friday, March 25th.

WASHINGTON, DC
Volunteer Opportunity 1 – Social Media Volunteers

About the Opportunity
 Volunteers are needed to search for current news on fundraising efforts throughout the country and update the USJC Facebook page and Twitter Feed.
 Volunteers will search for news and stories related to the earthquake and tsunami that capture human interest stories to be posted as blog entries.
 Volunteers will work in a team environment out of USJC’s office in Dupont Circle.
 Volunteer hours are flexible.
 Volunteers will need to bring their own laptop computers to work on.

Volunteer Opportunity 2 – Language Translators (Japanese to English)

About the Opportunity
 Bilingual volunteers are needed to translate reports from Japanese NGOs so that English-speaking donors can fully understand how their contributions will be used.
 Volunteers will translate and prepare reports that will then be e-mailed to donors and posted online by the USJC Communications Associate.
 Volunteers will work in a team environment out of USJC’s office in Dupont Circle.
 Volunteer hours are flexible.
 Volunteers will need to bring their own laptop computers to work on.

Volunteer Opportunity 3 – U.S.-Japan Council Earthquake Relief Fund Distribution Research

About the Opportunity
 Volunteers will research and report on American company prospects for potential contributions/donor opportunities.
 Volunteers will search for relevant contact information at each company or organization and provide it to USJC Staff for outreach.
 Volunteers will work in a team environment out of USJC’s office in Dupont Circle.
 Volunteer hours are flexible.
 Volunteers will need to bring their own laptop computers to work on.


To Volunteer:

If you are interested in volunteering with USJC, please e-mail volunteers@usjapancouncil.org with:

1. Your name
2. Your availability
3. Which opportunity you are interested in (they are numbered)
4. Your contact information
5. A few sentences about your personal or professional background

Please note that we are requesting all volunteers to contribute a minimum of 4 hours per week for this opportunity.