04/16/2014
Interested in volunteer opportunities? Here are a few from the JCCCNC!
Calling all Volunteers!
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center is looking for volunteers for our upcoming spring events! Without great volunteers such as you we would not be able to serve the over 60,000 that participate in our programs/events/workshops and more. You are helping to preserve and promote Japanese culture and foster a great community with each hour you.
Annual Children’s Day Festival
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Event Time: 11am-4pm
Shift A- 9am-1:30pm (26 volunteers needed)
Shift B- 1pm-5:30pm (26 volunteers needed)
*Volunteering for BOTH shifts is possible as well.
Volunteer duties include- running games and crafts for families to enjoy and learn about the traditional Japanese holiday, Kodomo No Hi. Games include kingyo sakui (goldfish catching), hachimaki making, Japanese yo yo fishing, and other fun crafts.
Volunteer by emailing [email protected]
Children’s Day School Visits
Monday, May 5- Friday, May 9 & May 12-13
Event Time: 10am-12:30pm
Shift Time: 9:30am- 12:45pm (3 Volunteers needed per day)
Volunteer duties include- helping set up and helping 1st and 2nd graders make special SAKURA MOCHI
Volunteer by emailing [email protected]
Colma Cemetery Clean Up
Saturday, May 17
Event Time: 10am-2pm
Shift Time: 10am- 2pm (250 Volunteers needed)
*lunch provided
Volunteer duties include- beautifying the cemetery!
Register online at: http://bit.ly/HonoringourPast or email [email protected]
Should you have any questions please feel free to email Ryan Kimura at [email protected] or call 415-567-5505.
Often times we find ourselves too busy in our daily lives to honor our past and remember those who have passed on. The Japanese Cemetery in Colma is a unique cultural treasure that deserves our attention, our respect, OUR TIME. The place represents our history, our loved ones, friends and family. ...