Support the Festival Now!
2023年 ナッシュビルさくらまつり
Nashville Public Square
４月15日（土）
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.（中部時間）
2023 Volunteer Application: https://forms.gle/8grgDv9nWZkwb5K47
We are no longer accepting applications to volunteer at the 2023 Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival.
Artist Avenue
Assist Artist Avenue area vendors with set-up. 7:00 - 10:00 AM.
Arts & Culture
Assist Arts & Culture area exhibitors with set-up. 7:00 - 10:00 AM.
Main Stage
Work with Main Stage Emcee, Main Stage Manager, performers and other volunteers on Main Stage. Help performers move, set up and dismantle equipment. Assist performers as needed before and after they go on stage.
Ensure the equipment for performers and martial arts groups is in place and that they are ready to go on stage at scheduled time. Help keep all performances on schedule. Manage crowd control around off-stage area.
Assisting exhibitors, performer and vendors
Assist exhibitors, performers and vendors at unloading and loading areas - Metro Courthouse parking lot, Union Street and 3rd Avenue North. Monitor unloading to be sure cars without parking passes are moved to the garage after unloading. 7:00 - 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 5:30 PM.
Checking in Martial Arts groups and performers
Answer questions. Provide directions to designated rooms in the Metro Courthouse. Monitor entrance to the Courthouse in coordination with Courthouse Security and General Services staff.
Cosplay Contest Wrangler
Assist Cosplayers with costumes. Help Cosplayers as needed move from changing room and on and off stage. Coordinate and manage Cosplayers photo session after the contest.
Festival Headquarters
Check-in volunteers and staff. Assist the Volunteer Coordinators throughout the day as needed. 7:00 - 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 5:30 PM.
Festival Information
Answer questions about the festival. Hand out programs. Sell performer merchandise. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Floater
Assist throughout the day as needed in all festival areas. 7:00 - 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 5:30 PM.
Ginza Marketplace
Assist Ginza Marketplace vendors with set-up. 7:00 - 10:00 AM.
Greeter
Hand out festival programs at the 3rd Avenue, Founders Towers and Union Street entrances. Answer questions from festival-goers and provide directions.
J-Funland
Assist J-Funland area exhibitors and vendors with set-up. 7:00 - 10:00 AM.
Sumo Wrestling Circle
Get suits ready for sumo wrestlers. Assist wrestlers putting on sumo suits. Disinfect suits after each match. Collect signed waivers from all wrestlers. Monitor and set times for each match. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Taste of Japan
Assist the Taste of Japan Area Manager and vendors with set-up and throughout the day. Check tables and chairs in cafes and be sure cafés are looking neat and are trash-free. Assist with line management. 7:00 - 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 5:30 PM.
