VOLUNTEER WITH US!

The annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival would not be possible without the support of volunteers. We need approximately 300 volunteers over the 2-day event!  

If you want to volunteer at the 8th Vancouver Chinatown Festival on August 11 and 12, 2007, please sign up now!!

If you wish to know more about Vancouver's historic Chinatown, or want to re-establish your ties with the renewed Chinatown, or would like to make new friends, or simply want to enjoy a fun event, come volunteer with us!

We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Information Booth / Greeters
- Answer public inquiries, give directions

Entertainers Check-in
- Greet and register entertainers

Volunteer Check-in
- Greet and sign in volunteers

Walking Tour Guides / Assistants
- Walking tour registrations, guide tours of ten to visit clan associations and other Chinatown attractions

Children's Activities
- Face painting, Balloon Twisting, etc.

Booth Activities
- man booths and run games

Food Booths
- Serve food, no cooking involved

Set Up / Tear Down
- Set up and take down booths, move chairs, tables, tents, etc.

Loading / Transportation
- Loading and unloading where needed

Enviro Crew
- Keep the site tidy

Floaters
- Fill in where needed

Administration
- Assist with various office tasks before and after the Festival.

Benefits to Volunteers:

• Volunteers will enhance their communication skills and/or learn new skills, meet and interact with a diverse community of people, and gain experience in special events.
• Volunteers will receive a Certificate (or letter) of Appreciation for their efforts.
• Complimentary food and refreshments will be available during the Festival.
• Volunteers will have the perfect chance to discover the secrets of Vancouver's historic Chinatown!

Please sign up to volunteer at the 8th Vancouver Chinatown Festival now!
<Click to download a volunteer application form in PDF / Word format.>

Return completed Volunteer Application Form to:
The Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society
508 Taylor Street
Vancouver, BC   V6B 6M4
Fax: 604-632-3809

Feel free to call us at 604-632-3808 if you have any questions!