Program Sponsor
Volunteer
Thanks for your interest in volunteering for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Please read all the information below before registering to volunteer.
Why Volunteer? By volunteering for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, its events largely free and open to the public, you support an important event in and for our community. You’ll also have the opportunity to make new friends and have fun. Join us in welcoming the many visitors and residents to the Festival!
Who Can Volunteer? We seek friendly, cooperative, and reliable volunteers who are at least 18 years of age. Knowledge about Washington, DC and the surrounding area is especially helpful – many visitors are from out of town and may need advice getting around!
If you have special needs or represent a group or individual with special needs, please e-mail Sue Murphy. Not all volunteer jobs are appropriate for all people.
Volunteer Requirements: In order for the Festival to schedule and communicate with volunteers effectively, volunteers must:
- Sign up for volunteer shifts via the on-line form hosted by Volunteer Hub. Volunteer registration is now open. Register here.
- Be able to understand, agree, and follow the volunteer requirements of the Festival as detailed on this page and in the Registration Form.
- Complete volunteer assignment(s) in a satisfactory way – arrive on time, stay the duration of your “shift(s)”, wear a volunteer shirt provided by the Festival, and represent the Festival in an enthusiastic, professional, and positive manner.
- Notify the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible if your availability changes.
Volunteer Assignments: Volunteers assist the Festival in a variety of ways including but not limited to event set-up, execution, and breakdown; attendee interaction; and site maintenance and clean-up.
Festival events requiring significant volunteer support include Family Day & Opening Ceremony, Washington Monument Welcome Area, Performance Stage at Sylvan Theater, Blossom Kite Festival, and the Parade.
To volunteer for opportunities with Festival partners
and participating organizations:
National Park Service Tidal Basin Welcome Tent & Recycling Program
E-mail Ed Petru
The Japan-America Society of Washington DC’s
Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival
More information
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
More information
Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament
E-mail Alex Bearman
Important Note: DON’T DOUBLE-BOOK YOURSELF! When completing the registration form and/or volunteering for a partner organization, PLEASE take care not to create conflicts by stating availability / interest in events with concurrent or overlapping dates and times, or by committing to multiple shifts on the same day with less than an hour in between.
By registering to volunteer, you hold harmless and indemnify the National Cherry Blossom Festival, its affiliated companies, officers, directors, sponsors and employees from and against any loss, damage liability, claims, cost and expense including legal fees which may be incurred by reason of your volunteer participation in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, unless such claims are a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
