Volunteers for Japanese Food Education Class

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Opportunity:

The Wa-Shokuiku Project is a new initiative from TABLE FOR TWO USA* which provides practical application to the universal principles found in washoku, or Japanese cuisine, through free afterschool educational programming for elementary school students. Through guided lessons and activities, students will learn about well-known foods such as sushi, which many already recognize as Japanese, as well as other home-style dishes such as miso soup and onigiri (riceballs) which can be easily prepared. Through these interactive programs, we hope to instill a deeper understanding of Japanese food and culture while equipping them with lifelong practical knowledge and skills about one of the world’s healthiest diets. Our Cooking Instructors and Volunteers will implement and teach the Wa-Shokuiku Curricula in schools across New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston. Instructing children about Japanese cuisine (washoku) and food education concepts, the cooking instructors will help to introduce children to cuisine and culture which many are learning about for the first time.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Assist the Cooking Instructor in cooking and curricula implementation.
• Oversee and assist the safe participation of young student cooks.
• Encourage interest in Japanese food and culture.
• Coordinate with the Instructor and other key Wa-Shokuiku staff to gather information, data, and resources on the success of our programs.

Time Commitment:

• At least 2 hour for training and orientation.
• Approximately 2-2.5 hours per week for lesson preparation, travel time, class time, set-up and clean-up during program period duration.

About the Wa-Shokuiku Project:

• * TABLE FOR TWO USA (TFT) is a 501(C)(3) organization that that addresses the opposite issues of hunger and obesity through a unique "meal-sharing" program. TFT partners with corporations, restaurants, schools and other food establishments to serve healthy, low- calorie, TFT-branded meals. For each one of these healthy meals served, a small portion of the cost is donated to provide one school meal for a child in need. In this way, TFT has served healthy meals to both sides of the "table" and helped to right the global food imbalance. TFT started in Japan and now operates in 14 countries. As one of the most well-known NPOs in Japan which is noted for the longevity of its people, TFT promotes Japanese healthy eating culture as well to tackle the critical health issues. Learn more at: http://usa.tablefor2.org