Volunteers needed!

Asian Improv aRts Midwest is looking for volunteers for the following events:

• Saturday - Sept 7, (at AIRMW building - 4875 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL ) North River Side Dance Series ( time TBD, in the afternoon) (45 min)

• Sunday - Sept. 15, (at Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL) (48th Annual Shubukai Recital) Starts at 3pm- (70 min)
  

Please reach out to Claudia at activities@jetaachicago.com if you are available and interested. More details will be made available later.

JETogether with us this Friday!

Don't forget to join us this Friday, May 24th from 7 - 8:30 pm CST, for the first event of JETAA Chicago's '24 Survival Series, JETogether, for outgoing '24 JETs ! Alumni are encouraged to come as well. This event will be an informal meet and greet for outgoing JETs to get the chance to learn about different areas in Japan, showcased by JET Alumni, as well as the opportunity to meet other JETs departing for the same area.

Sign up for JETogether here!

Then be sure to save the date for the next two Survival Series events:

• Diversity of Experiences Panel on Friday, June 14th from 7-8:30 pm CST, on Zoom

• Health and Wellness Panel on Friday, July 5th from 7-8:30 pm CST, on Zoom

Finally, JETAA Chicago is in need of JET alumni mentors to help educate and onboard the next generation of outgoing JETs! Interested? Fill out the Alumni Mentor In-take Form!

*Note: All alumni who register must fill out the 2024 Alumni In-take Form.

Being located in the Chicagoland area is not required to be a mentor. Any of our alumni in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana are welcome and wanted!

These events are open to outgoing JETs and alumni.

Questions? Contact Constance at outreach@jetaachicago.com

2024 Japan Festival Volunteer Registration

JETAA Chicago received the following request for volunteers from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago.

We are excited to announce 2024 Japan Festival will be held on Sunday, June 16th at Millennium Park!

We are currently looking for volunteers to build a wonderful team for a successful event. We need your help assisting attendees at the festival as well as assisting performers, exhibitors, and vendors!

Currently, volunteers will be provided with a food ticket and water. Volunteers are asked to participate for the entirety of the event from as early as 9 AM to 5 PM - times depending on the duty you are assigned.

Sign up here.