First shift friendly
You do not need festival experience
Many volunteers start with welcome, check-in, or guest-support roles and learn as they go.
Volunteer
Volunteer at the Asian Arts & Heritage Festival
You do not need festival experience to help. Start by browsing current roles. If you would rather have a coordinator help you match, raise your hand and we will follow up with the best fit.
Coordinating a class, company team, or community group? Use the group volunteer form.
Why People Say Yes
There is room for different kinds of volunteers
Some people want one shift. Some want to help guests feel welcome. Some want to show up with people they already know. The point is not to fit a mold. It is to help in a way that works.
Typical shift: about 3 hoursFirst-time friendlyFriends and families welcome
Good with people
Hospitality matters here
A calm, welcoming presence is just as valuable as technical event experience.
Come with others
Friends, families, and teams are welcome
Some people sign up alone. Others come with a class, a friend, or a community group.
Start Here
Start with the role board
Most people should browse current roles first. Use the quick form if you want help matching instead of picking a role yourself.
Recommended start
Browse current roles
Start with the role board to see the actual events, time asks, and locations before you send interest.
Browse roles
If you want help matching
Raise your hand
Use the quick form if you want a coordinator to help place you instead of starting with a specific role.
Organizing others?
Group volunteering has its own intake path
Coordinating a class, company team, family, or community organization? Use the group volunteer form.
How It Works
Simple volunteer process
This should feel straightforward: send interest, hear back from a coordinator, then show up for the confirmed role.
From interest to shift
The goal is a clear handoff, not a maze of forms.
Send interest
Fill out the quick volunteer form or send interest from a role so the team can see your availability and preferences.
Coordinator review
A coordinator reviews your context, follows up if needed, and helps route you toward the best fit.
Shift confirmation
Once the role is confirmed, you get the timing, location, and next steps needed to show up ready.
Volunteer Coordinator
Jackie
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Follow-Up
What happens after you send volunteer interest
The volunteer process does not stop at a form or a role click. Jackie coordinates follow-up, but the point is broader: a real person reviews what you shared, reaches out if needed, and helps turn interest into a confirmed role, date, time, and location.
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Review
Someone reviews the role context, timing, and availability details you shared.
2
Follow-up
Jackie or another coordinator reaches out if the team needs to confirm fit, constraints, or scheduling.
3
Match
Once the fit is clear, you get the role details, location, and next steps for the shift.
What volunteers can expect
The best volunteer experience starts with a warm first conversation.
FAQ
A few common questions
Most first-time volunteers begin with one shift and one simple point of contact.
How long is a typical shift?+
Most shifts are about 3 hours, and you can sign up for more than one.
Can I volunteer with a friend?+
Yes. Mention their name in your notes and we will try to match you.
What if I need accommodations?+
Share access needs when you raise your hand and the team will coordinate support.
Next Step
Ready to find a volunteer role?
Browse current roles first. If you would rather have a coordinator help match you, use the quick volunteer form instead.
Organizing other people? Use the group volunteer form.
Invite another volunteer