National Cherry Blossom Festival Seeking Volunteers Of All Ages For 2022 Event

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Cherry Blossom Festival is inviting people of all ages to apply to become a volunteer at the 2022 festival, which will take place in March and April.

As part of the festival’s volunteer program, local businesses with community service programs, and community service groups are encouraged to volunteer. General knowledge about Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area is helpful but not necessary, the festival said.

Volunteers will assist with the festival in a variety of roles, including balloon handlers for the televised National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, Kite Cops to enforce safe kite-flying at the Blossom Kite Festival, and behind-the-scenes logistics roles at Petalpalooza.

Other volunteer roles include event set-up and breakdown, site maintenance, and engaging visitors at the information tent at the Tidal Basin and signature events.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from Sunday, March 20 through Sunday, April 17.

The public can view specific volunteer opportunities and apply online to become a volunteer at https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/volunteers/. For additional information about volunteering, email the festival at volunteer@ncbfdc.org.

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