Dear Colleagues,
I am relatively new to this listserv, but believe that this program may be
of interest to you. If you have any further further questions or wish to
obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Kerrie Urosevich
Senior Program Associate
Nichibei Pathfinding Opportunity Program (NPOP)
Japan-U.S. Community Education and Exchange (JUCEE)
510-267-1920 ext. 46
kerrie@jucee.org
www.jucee.org
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Interested in global nonprofit activities?
Japan-U.S. Community Education and Exchange (JUCEE) is offering a rare
opportunity to work side-by-side staff in Japanese nonprofit organizations
through their Nichibei Pathfinding Opportunity Program (NPOP). The first of
its kind, NPOP is proving to be the trend setter in placing U.S. interns in
Japanese nonprofit organizations. With the signing of the NPO law, passed
in 1998, the nonprofit sector is rapidly expanding in Japan and gaining
recognition worldwide. Japan leads the world in overseas development monies
and plays a leadership role in foreign aid and community mobilization within
Asia. Yet resources and information have not been tapped like they have in
the West. NPOP offers this unique opportunity.
NPOP completed its '99 program with amazing outcomes. An U.S. participant
was able to extend her internship as a full-time staff member, working
predominantly on fair trade issues and campaigning for the WTO ministerial
meeting in Seattle. Another participant was able to expand on her medical
network by continuing her relationship with her host organization through
joint panel presentations in Zambia and discussions around joint future
projects in Africa. And yet another participant was able to conduct
in-country research he needed for publications in the U.S. around global
homelessness issues, particularly between the U.S. and Japan.
Please find below, the program outline for NPOP 2000.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
NPOP 2000 GOALS
* To promote citizen-level collaboration on common issues between the US and
Japan
* To stimulate conversation about the importance of intersector collaboration
* To help develop and diversify Japanese NPO sector by providing an
opportunity for Japanese organizations to work with international
professionals
* To educate US participants and society about Japan and its social issues
* To train, educate and internationalize individuals who wish to work in
and/or with the nonprofit sector
NPOP 2000 THEME
The theme of this yearユs program will revolve around the importance of
intersector collaboration and exchange in finding sustainable solutions to
global social issues.
PROGRAM CALENDAR
Three days of intensive intercultural, nonprofit, intersector collaboration
training, 4~5 day work weeks, optional Friday research days, internship
exchange day, weekend group excursion, final public forum.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Program Dates: July 14th-August 28th, 2000
Issue Areas: National and International: intersector collaboration,
community development, education, environment, civil rights, fair trade,
public health, womenユs issues, homelessness, developmental disabilities,
immigration and other.
Number of Participants: 15 ( From nonprofit, government and business sectors)
Placement: Interns will be placed in organizations in either Tokyo or
Kyoto, depending on the needs of the intern and host.
Participation Fee $2,500. A $5,000 needs-based scholarship pool is
available for allocation. The participation fee includes round-trip air
tickets, transportation to and from the airports in the U.S. and Japan,
accommodations in the U.S. and Japan, meals and local transportation
stipends, program event transportation, international health insurance,
cultural allowances and meals during program activities. Additional
personal money will be required for "out of pocket" expenses for free days
and personal gift spending.
Requirements for Application: Some organizations will not require a
language proficient intern, though others will. However, participants must
be able to feel comfortable in an environment where Japanese will be the
primary language spoken. We especially hope for applicants who are
interested in intersector collaboration, are working or volunteering in a
nonprofit organization or who are interested in global social issues. We
expect to select a diverse group of interns of all ages and experiences.
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2000
For more information or to obtain an application package, please contact:
Kerrie Urosevich, Senior Program Associate
Nichibei Pathfinding Opportunity Program (NPOP)
1440 Broadway Suite 501
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 267-1920 ext. 46
Fax: (510) 267-1922
E-mail:
kerrie@jucee.org
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NPOP 2000
Application Form
(Please print or type the following information)
Name: ________________________ Date of birth: / /
Gender (circle): Female Male
Home address: Work address:
Phone
Phone
Fax
Fax
Email Email
Fields in which you are interested in interning. (For example, intersector
collaboration, environment, international development, womenユs issues,
public health, homelessness, fair trade etc.)
Japanese skill (circle):
Speaking: None Survival Japanese Working Japanese
Fluency
Listening: None Survival Japanese Working Japanese
Fluency
Reading: None Survival Japanese Working Japanese
Fluency
Writing: None Survival Japanese Working Japanese
Fluency
Courses taken:
Japanese Proficiency Test Level (if taken):
Experience abroad:
Computer skills:
Nonprofit and/or volunteer experience:
Where did you hear about this program?
Critical Incident Questions (please submit a half page answer to each
question)
u Critical Incident #1- Your supervisor/partner asks you to represent
his/her organization at a conference. You feel that you would be
compromising your beliefs if you attended. How do you tell your
supervisor/partner you do not want to attend? If you still feel pressure to
attend, what would be your next steps?
u Critical Incident #2- You believe that one of the 14 other interns is
culturally insensitive and you find her/his behavior to be embarrassing
during group outings. In addition, you have a difficult time getting along
with this individual personally. How would you handle this personユs
cultural insensitivity and how would you improve your relationship so that
it does not affect both your overall experience in Japan and the experience
of the other interns?
I hereby certify that I personally completed the above material, the
critical incidents and essay.
Signature: Date:
Needs Based Scholarship Applicants:
JUCEE believes that the diversity of its participants is an integral part of
its programs and encourages everyone to apply, regardless of their financial
situation. Scholarships will be allocated based on the final 15
participantsユ needs. Please fill out the following information to be
considered for a scholarship. Information will remain confidential.
Social Security #: _____________ Driver's License #
(state: )
Gross Income in 1999: $
1999 Sources of Income
* Please attach a copy of your W2 or 1099 forms for EACH source of income.
I hereby certify the listed sources of income as my complete income for 1999.
Signature: Date:
Please be sure the following items are enclosed with your application:
キ Signed application form and, if applicable, scholarship application
キ Essay defining a) your motivation for applying, b) your interest in the
nonprofit sector and/or intersector collaboration, c) expertise you will be
able to share with your host organization. The essay should be 4~5 pgs.
キ Short answer evaluations to two critical incidents (1/2 page each)
キ Resume
キ (Optional) Supporting documents such as academic or professional papers
on social issues, a brochure of your organization, an article you have
written, etc.