Événements spéciaux / Festivals Opportunités de bénévolat à Vancouver

Asian-Canadian Special Events Association

A new year is almost upon us! Celebrate the Lunar New Year like no other with LunarFest! An annual festival that brings together the diverse communities of Vancouver to welcome a new year, LunarFest presents a variety of activities for all ages throughout February. In 2026, under the theme Brave the Wind, we are following the horse’s fearlessness in charging forwards into a harmonious future. Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse! Dates: between Feb 14 - 28 Locations: Ocean Artworks (Granville Island), Orpheum, Performance Works (Granville Island) Available positions: Event Volunteer Volunteer Photographers Front of House Stage Manager Banquet Volunteer Mandarin - English Interpreter Build your leadership skills, make new friends, and learn about cultural connections. Volunteer with us and have fun this LNY! Please submit your application through our website: https://acsea.ca/volunteer/ Please fill out our online application. All applicants must apply through our online portal to be considered.

The Society of We Are Canadians Too!

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.