Volunteer
Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival is made possible through the help of volunteers.
Volunteering is a great way to learn some new skills, gain experience and make friends.
- Cooking
- Helping with activities and stalls
- Welcoming visitors
- Supervising carpark, etc.
- Setting up and cleaning up the festival
Volunteers should be available 8.30 am – 5 pm on the day of the Festival.
We also need some volunteers to work on the Saturday afternoon before the festival to assist with preparations.
Why Volunteer?
- Rich and rewarding
- Experience and an opportunity to make new friends.
- Valuable opportunity to gain experience and references
- Free lunch
- Invitation to Thank You Party
- Free time during the Festival to enjoy the events
- A volunteer certificate (upon request)
Volunteer Managers
Want to take on a role of greater responsibility? Want to gain management experience? Want to help run the festival, but don’t have time to commit to joining the festival subcommittee? We need volunteer managers to be our eyes and ears on the day of the festival.
We are looking for volunteer managers who
- Preferably have experience volunteering or at least attending the festival, or have experience in a managerial role at a similar festival;
- Can use initiative when required, think on their feet, keep calm under pressure and problem solve effectively;
- Can commit to a) one meeting with JAFA one month before the festival; b) one volunteer meeting two weeks before the festival; c) working on the day of the festival and if possible; d) helping set up on the Saturday before the festival.
We are looking to fill the following volunteer manager positions:
- Carpark Manager
- Changeroom Supervisor
- Crafts Manager (origami, koinobori colouring)
- Entrance Manager
- Environment and Crowd Control Manager
- Karuta Supervisor
- Photography Coordinator
- Stage Manager/Stage Assistant
FAQs
Our volunteers are of all ages from all backgrounds. Everyone is welcome to apply and no experience is necessary! Please note that the minimum age for volunteers is 16. Volunteers under the age of 18 require parental or guardian consent – JAFA will contact you to organise this.
Volunteers should be available 8.30 am – 5 pm on the day of the Festival.
We also need some volunteers to work on the Saturday afternoon before the festival to assist with preparations.
For all other volunteer questions, please email us at volunteers@knhjapanfestival.com.au
Past Festival Photos
