2024 Obon Festival Volunteers Needed!

We have more than enough volunteers for this year!  Thank you so much.  See you this Sunday!!

We are now accepting registration for volunteers! Mandatory Volunteer Orientation will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 7th at 6 pm.

Please find information below on the various booths you can volunteer at and make this event successful together!

(Picture: 2023 Obon Festival first shift volunteers)

• Calligraphy - assist calligraphy master and help people do calligraphy (previous experience with calligraphy preferred) 
  
  
• Yo-Yo Tsuri - a game where participants fish for floating balloons. Volunteers will need to organize booth, prepare water balloons, prepare hooks, and help run game. 
  
  
• Balloon Makers - help make balloons for Yo-Yo Tsuri 
  
  
• Kingyo sukui - our version will involve participants fishing for rubber fish with scoopers. Volunteers will need to prepare tubs of water, and help run game. 
  
  
• Japanese Quiz - conduct J-quiz by asking participants questions and encouraging participants
  
  
• Main Booth -  attend the JASM market to help fundraise 

Everyone aged 18 and older is welcome to volunteer. Current JASM members given priority. If you are not JASM member yet, become a member and join the JASM family today! Whether you're new to Obon or an experienced volunteer, we look forward to having you!

** Please note that all volunteers need to attend a volunteer workshop before the festival to get necessary information.  Time and location to be determined.

We're looking forward to working with you!