2016 Sakura Days Japan Fair (SDJF) Volunteer Application Form
Please Note the Following:

Volunteer Application deadline has been extended to: MARCH 13, 2016.

You must be 16 years old or older to volunteer.

This event will be held at VanDusen Botanical Garden on April 9 & 10, 2016 from 10 am to 5 pm.

It is largely outdoors and will be held regardless of the weather.

Please check http://www.japanfairvancouver.com for more information about the event.

To volunteer, you must commit to a minimum of one 6 hour shift on either Sat. Apr. 9 or Sun. Apr. 10, 2016; a box meal (for lunch or dinner) will be provided.  

All volunteers are required attend the Volunteer Information Session on Saturday April 2, from 10am to 12pm at VanDusen Garden (with exceptions for repeat volunteers).

Although it may be helpful (but not necessary) for volunteers to have some knowledge of Japanese culture and have the ability to speak Japanese, all volunteer meetings, communications and volunteer activities on the day of the event will be in English.

Completion of this application form does NOT guarantee the applicant a volunteer position or guarantee certain shifts or areas of responsibility. The Volunteer Manager will contact you if you have been selected by March 21, 2016.

Volunteer roles will be assigned just prior to the Volunteer Information Session which will be held on Saturday April 2.

Sakura Days Japan Fair does not provide accommodation or transportation to volunteers.

Please contact the Volunteer Manager by email at sdjfvolunteer@gmail.com if you have any questions about volunteering at this event.

The personal information requested on this form is collected, managed and protected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection Act. It will be used to manage the volunteer programme. Direct any questions about the collection of this information to jf@JapanFairVancouver.com to the attention of the Chair of the Japan Fair Association of Vancouver (JFAV).
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Last Name: *
Title: *
Email: *
***** 携帯電話のメールアドレスはご遠慮下さい（例：@docomo.ne.jp 等）。また、EメールがSDJFからのメールをブロックしない設定に変更して下さい。***** Please make sure this email is correct and that you are not blocking emails from us, as this will be the primary method of contact.
First Name: *
Home/Primary Phone: *
This number will be used to contact you about volunteer related issues and will stay strictly confidential.
Cell: *
Telephone number you can be reached at during Sakura Days Japan Fair, if necessary.
Home Address:
Emergency Contact Phone Number: *
If you are a member of a Canada-Japan related organization, please write the name(s) of the organization(s) below.
Emergency Contact  Name *
 (who to contact on your behalf in an emergency):
Emergency Contact Relationship: *
Previous Volunteer Experience with Sakura Days Japan Fair:
Choose as many as apply
Previous Experience with Sakura Days Japan Fair:
If you have volunteered at Sakura Days Japan Fair before, what did you do?
Please describe any physical restrictions which may limit your ability to fully participate in any of the volunteer assignments.
Please note that some positions will require lifting or other physically demanding activities.
Volunteer Availability *
Please indicate your shift availability. The majority of volunteers will be needed on Sat. Apr. 9 and Sun. Apr. 10, but we need a few volunteers to assist with event management tasks leading up to the event and set up on Fri. Apr. 8. To volunteer, you must commit to a minimum of one shift on either Sat. Apr. 9 or Sun. Apr. 10, 2016.
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What is the MAXIMUM number of days you are able to volunteer? *
For example, if you are available for the entire festival as well as set up, but only wish to volunteer for 1 day during the festival itself (Sat. or Sun.), check the box next to 1 day. Please note the minimum time committment is 1 day.
Able to attend Volunteer Orientation Saturday April 2 (10am to 12pm) *
For some volunteer roles you must be 19 years or older. *
Skills and Experience
Please select all that apply and list any other relevant skills and experience.
In which area(s) are you interested in volunteering? *
Please choose the 5 positions you would most prefer. Please note that your choice is NOT guaranteed. Some positions may require you to be outside in inclement weather or carry moderately heavy loads.
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Previous Volunteer and/or Event Planning Experience
Please list any relevant experience.
Where did you hear about the Sakura Days Japan Fair and/or Volunteering for our Event? *
Why do you want to volunteer at Sakura Days Japan Fair? *
Is there any other information that we should know about you that is relevant to your ability to volunteer at Sakura Days Japan Fair?
Are you interested in helping to organize the 2017 Sakura Days Japan Fair?
There are various positions and levels of commitment required. Please check the appropriate box below and a Volunteer Manager will contact you sometime after the 2016 SDJF as needs arise.
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Volunteer Release of Liability and Waiver of Claim
I accept full responsibility for my participation in any and all Sakura Days Japan Fair events. I am aware that there are risks associated with Sakura Days Japan Fair events and that loss, damage, expense or injury may occur while participating in those events. By choosing to participate in Sakura Days Japan Fair events, I am accepting the risk that I may suffer loss, damage, expense or injury. I have read and understood this Agreement prior to signing it. I am aware that by signing it I, waive any and all claims that I may have against the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, the Japan Fair Association of Vancouver, its directors, officers and volunteers and that I release Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Japan Fair Association of Vancouver, its directors, officers and volunteers from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury that I may suffer as a result of participation in any and all Sakura Days Japan Fair events.          

私は自己の責任においてSakura Daysジャパンフェアに参加いたします。私は、Sakura Daysジャパンフェア参加に伴うリスク、またそのリスクに伴い、損失や損害、支出や負傷が発生する可能性があることを理解しており、そのリスクを容認した上で参加します。    私はこの同意書を読み、その内容を理解した上で署名を行いました。また、この署名により、私は、私 がSakura Daysジャパンフェアに参加することにより被った損失や損害、支出や負傷に関し、  Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival、 Japan Fair Association of Vancouver とその理事、役員及びボランティアに対し行う全て  の申し立てを行わないことに同意します。
Please check the box if you agree to the following. *
I hereby certify that all statements made and/or information given on this form and in other forms of communication with a representative of the Japan Fair Association of Vancouver are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to serve as a volunteer for Sakura Days Japan Fair. I  have read all of the information on this form and agree to comply with the Volunteer Release of Liability and Waiver of Claim above and agree to sign the Volunteer Release of Liability and Waiver of Claim in person before the start of my volunteer shift at Sakura Days Japan Fair.
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