WHOmentors.com, Inc., a nonprofit public benefit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and H-1B employer, extends hospitality to foreign visitors and nonimmigrant students, and provides an environment for reflective interaction and social contact between English native speakers and foreign visitors.

Purpose:

1) WHOmentors.com, Inc. will promote international understanding of Japan and the USA through activities, such as events, forums, trainings, and language exchanges, which enable people to develop an appreciation for both societies, their traditions and culture.

2) WHOmentors.com, Inc. will provide international cultural educational experiences abroad in Japan and/or sponsor international cultural events in Japan (e.g., overseas community service trips) that are designed to increase understanding of Japanese language and culture. Unofficial ambassadors of Japan will be invited to participate in similar activities in the USA.

Pursuant to Rev. Rul. 68-489, 1968-2 C.B. 210 (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/rr68-489.pdf), members are permitted to fund raise to cover expenses associated with educational experiences and volunteer community service trips abroad from the USA to Japan or from Japan to the USA.

http://www.WHOmentors.com/fiscalsponsorship.htm

NOTE: In accordance with 29 CFR Section 553.106, in the course of their duties, Japanese native speakers on F-1 status who perform as volunteer assistant organizers or One-2-One(TM) Language Assessors may be paid expenses, reasonable benefits, a nominal fee, or any combination thereof, by WHOmentors.com, Inc. for their service without losing their status as volunteers or affecting their F-1 status.

Reference: http://www.dol.gov/dol/allcfr/title_29/Part_553/29CFR553....

At this time, WHOmentors.com, Inc. is accepting inquiries from Japanese native F-1 students for consideration as volunteer assistant organizers or One-2-One(TM) Language Assessors.

To be considered, e-mail Rauhmel@WHOmentors.com with your full name, contact information, a terse description of your experience, and a statement about your F-1 status. Orientation will be held at 401 Bush Street, San Francisco at 6pm on Tuesday, December 8, 2009.

General audience note: Expenses associated with your participation as member in this group may be considered expenses for education if the education:
(1) Maintains or improves skills required by the individual in his employment or other trade or business, or
(2) Meets the express requirements of the individual's employer, or the requirements of applicable law or regulations, imposed as a condition to the retention by the individual of an established employment relationship, status, or rate of compensation.

Reference: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/aprqtr/26cfr1.162-...

Textbooks for language learning: One-2-One(TM) Language Assessors will lead study groups using Japanese for Busy People or Genki Series.

Event/hostess message line: Phone/SMS Text (650) 27-JAPAN

Public Performance Event Photo Release: By participating in any public performance event hosted, sponsored or promoted by WHOmentors.com, Inc., all participants agree to the use of their names, likeness and any statements made by them for advertising or publicity purposes as determined by WHOmentors.com, Inc. and any and all rights to said use without compensation.