

Volunteer Oppotunities
Japan Fair is Growing:
Volunteers Make It Possible!
Please join us as a volunteer!
As a non-profit organization, the event grows bigger every year, and volunteer support is vital to its success. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a positive and vibrant team while connecting with community leaders!
Are you interested in volunteering for planning and preparation or on event days at the venue? Please fill out the form!
Volunteering for Planning and Preparation
Timeframe: February – July 2025
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Dates and times to be determined collaboratively.
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Some tasks will be in-person in Bellevue, while others can be completed remotely.
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Open to 18 years and up
Example of areas:
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Promotional effort (social media, marketing, pop-up events, distributing flyers and posters, etc.)
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Digital media (photo/video capture and editing)
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Raffle preparation
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Website
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Writing/editing articles, newsletters, etc.
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Office help (data entries, other general tasks)
Volunteering on Event Days at the Venue
Dates & Times:
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Saturday, July 12th 9:45 am - 6 pm
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Sunday, July 13th 9:45 am - 6 pm
Location:
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Meydenbauer Center (11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004)
Examples of Areas:
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Vendor/Exhibitor Help
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Info Desk Help
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Kids' Area
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Raffle Ticket Sales
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Stage Help
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Workshop assistants
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T-shirt sales
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Load-in/out
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Floaters... and more!
Additional Information:
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Open to high school/college students and adults
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All volunteers get a free Japan Fair T-shirt!
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Each shift at the event is about 4-hour long
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Volunteer hour certificate is available
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A volunteer kick-off meeting will be held at the end of June.
Japan Fair is operated by Asunaro, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. (EIN# 82-3478918)
Please check your employer about the gift matching program.
Employer's matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations and/or volunteer hours made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations.
Please search for an organization name "Asunaro" to support Japan Fair.
Some examples of companies with matching programs:
