2026 LunarFest - School Outreach Volunteer

It’s that time of year again—LunarFest is returning, and so is our School Outreach program!

Storytellers and leaders, we want you!

LunarFest is looking for fun and engaging leaders for our School Outreach project. From February 17 – 19, we will be bringing students (grade 4-7) to Granville Island. Students will participate in workshops that include storytelling related to the Year of the Horse and craft-making. In the spirit of our festival, we are using storytelling, arts, and culture to connect with students in a celebration of the Lunar New Year like no other.

Do you have experience with public speaking?
Are you interested in arts and crafts?
Be a School Outreach Activity Leader for a day with LunarFest!

Dates: February 17 – 19

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Locations: Ocean Artworks (Granville Island)

Available positions:

1. School Outreach Activity Leader
Tasks and Responsibilities:

Learn about LunarFest programs prior to the festival
Lead and emcee the storytelling and crafts sessions onsite
Coordinate with staff and teachers onsite according to event schedule
Able to take charge and work independently
2. Mandarin - English Interpreter
Tasks and Responsibilities:

Learn about the workshop details prior to the festival
Communicate with the artists and staff onsite
Live interpretation between Mandarin and English for the workshop
Help set up / takedown of the workshop
Able to take charge and work independently
Selected volunteers go through interview process.

To be considered:
Please apply for this position at: https://since1867.ca/school-outreach-activity-leader/

Please fill out our online application. All applicants must apply through our online portal to be considered.