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Volunteer Opportunities – SAADA Chinese Cultural Winter Festival 2026
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Description
Join us as a volunteer for the SAADA Chinese Cultural Winter Festival!
The Seattle Asian American Dance Association (SAADA) is seeking enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help bring our two-day Chinese cultural celebration to life on November 28–29, 2026, at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington.
This festival celebrates traditional Chinese culture, arts, and heritage through a vibrant cultural marketplace featuring traditional crafts, clothing, tea culture, calligraphy, painting, live traditional music, interactive games, and cultural performances.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Event Setup & Preparation: Assist with booth setup, decorations, signage, and event preparation.
- Guest Reception & Information: Welcome visitors, provide event information, and help guide guests.
- Market Support: Assist vendors and help maintain a welcoming and organized marketplace.
- Cultural Activities & Games: Help facilitate traditional Chinese games, craft activities, and interactive experiences.
- Prize & Gift Redemption: Assist visitors with redeeming festival rewards and prizes.
- Performance & Stage Support: Help with audience guidance and performance-related logistics.
- General Event Support: Provide assistance wherever needed throughout the festival.
- Event Cleanup: Help with packing and organizing after the event.
Volunteer Schedule & Availability
- Saturday, November 28, 2026: 10–14 volunteers needed.
- Sunday, November 29, 2026: 10–14 volunteers needed.
Flexible shifts are available. Volunteers may choose to participate for a few hours or for the full day. We will coordinate schedules based on volunteer availability and event needs.
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome individuals who are:
- Friendly, responsible, and willing to work as part of a team.
- Interested in Chinese culture, arts, and community engagement.
- Comfortable interacting with visitors and helping with event activities.
- Willing to contribute their time and energy to a meaningful community event.
Chinese-English bilingual skills are a plus but are not required.
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Experience a vibrant celebration of Chinese traditional culture.
- Connect with local community members and cultural organizations.
- Gain hands-on experience in event planning and community engagement.
- Make new friends while helping create a memorable cultural experience.
Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or multiple shifts, your support makes a difference!
We look forward to having you join our volunteer team!
Location
Meydenbauer Center
Directions
The SAADA Chinese Cultural Winter Festival will be held in the Second Floor Lobby at Meydenbauer Center.
Volunteers may enter through either the main entrance or directly from the parking garage. Both options provide access to the second floor lobby.
Please look for SAADA event signage and check in with the volunteer coordinator upon arrival.
Volunteer check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Thank you!
Please fill out this form
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with SAADA!
Please include your preferred volunteer date(s), available time slots, and any preferred roles when submitting your application.
A few things to note:
- Volunteers may participate on November 28, November 29, or both days.
- Flexible shifts of approximately 3–4 hours are available.
- You do not need to volunteer for the entire day.
- We will coordinate assignments based on volunteer availability and event needs.
- If you have any special scheduling requests or would like to volunteer with a family member or friend, please let us know.
Our volunteer coordinator will contact you with further details and shift assignments.
Thank you for helping us celebrate and share Chinese culture with our community!
