JASC Youth Volunteer Program

JASC Youth Volunteer Program

PROGRAM PURPOSES

The JASC Youth Volunteer Program provides volunteer opportunities to students in middle school and high school students.

Students will have opportunities to:

  • Assist in operations of events and programs in Japanese language classes, kids camps, and family events
  • Gain new skills and develop competence in teamwork, organizations, project management, and leadership
  • Earn volunteer hours for their service

Volunteer opportunities through JASC are open to all students.

JASC Youth Volunteer Program

Reading Japanese books at Summer Storytime

JASC Youth Volunteer Program

Helping a preschooler at Kids camp

JASC Youth Volunteer Program

Serving food at Little Crane Activity Night

JASC Youth Volunteer Program

Cleaning up at Holiday Delight

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are excited to announce the launch of the JASC Youth Volunteer Group Meetings!
This is a new way for middle school, high school, and college students in our community to get more involved in JASC programs and events.
The group will meet twice or once a month on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (tentative) at JASC’s building. 
The next meeting is on  October 15th (Wed)
4:00-5:00 p.m. 
JASC, 5700 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago,  Large Conference Room on 2nd floor

At this meeting, we’ll:

  1. Introduce the group
  2. Brainstorm volunteer roles and projects
  3. Plan for upcoming events
  4. Elect youth leaders
This group will: 
  • Support JASC events and cultural programs
  • Provide opportunities to earn service hours for school
  • Offer leadership roles and team-building experiences

To join, simply sign up here: FORM

Even if you cannot attend meetings regularly, we encourage you to sign up! By joining the group, you’ll stay connected through email updates and will still have the chance to participate in upcoming events and volunteer opportunities when you are available.  

Upcoming volunteer opportunities include preparation and event day for:

  • Open House Chicago 10/17 & 10/18:  Origami Folding Station: help guests fold origami
  • Holiday Delight 11/22:  Children’s corner, Kids Drink, Cotton Candy, Popcorn sale, etc

We hope you will join us and become part of this exciting new volunteer initiative! If you know anyone who might be interested in this opportunity, please share this email.

Please contact Yuri Yatsuda, Children’s Program Coordinator, yyatsuda@jasc-chicago.org, (773)275-0097 ext.249 with any questions.

Thank you so much for your interest and support.

Below are sample volunteer opportunities

Children’s Language Program Assistant

Help teachers of Tampopo Kai or Donguri Kai by

  • setting up study materials
  • assisting students during a class activity
  • providing translation to non-Japanese speakers

Volunteer opportunity:

  • Tampopo Kai In-person class (Saturday mornings)
  • Seasonal pop-up events
  • Storytime for babies and toddlers
  • Donguri Kai In-person class (Saturday mornings)
  • Donguri Kai sponsored family events

Volunteer Duties:

Help teachers of Tampopo Kai or Donguri Kai by:

  • setting up study materials and class activities
  • assist students during a class activity
  • read books, help writing Japanese letters, and/or be a conversation partner for students
  • provide English translation to non-Japanese speakers

Kids Day Camp Assistant

Volunteer opportunity:

  • Day Camp Programs when school is on vacation
  • Special children’s program events

Volunteer Duties:
Help camp and event organizers by:

  • setting up before camp or event
  • assist students during a camp or event
  • clean up after camp or event

JASC event volunteer

Volunteer opportunity:

  • November 22: JASC Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri
  • May: JASC Spring fundraiser – Little Crane Activity Night
  • Soup and Rice monthly events in fall months

Volunteer Duties:
Assist the event organizer and JASC staff by:

  • setup/cleanup the venue
  • display signs and decorations
  • load/unload equipment and merchandise
  • manage the designated booth
  • guide guests and assist in answering questions

Interested in volunteering?

Please fill out a volunteer form by clicking here.

We look forward to seeing you soon!