This week we are introducing our wonderful Hospitality leaders of the Event Execution Committee! This team welcomes our special guests coming to Washington, DC from around the region, country, and world, and of course our Volunteers. They are responsible for planning Volunteer Social Events, and for assisting with the planning and staffing of various VIP… Continue Reading →
This week we’re introducing the lovely Information Sector of the Event Execution Committee! These amazing people are always up to date on all things National Cherry Blossom Festival as well as its Participating Programs! During festival events they manage information booths onsite and assist in training information booth volunteers. Additionally, they are experts on the… Continue Reading →
Every Festival season, the Event Execution Committee works closely with staff to ensure the success of the Festival! Our EEC is split into four categories: Information, Volunteer Engagement, Hospitality, and Operations. Meet the members of the Volunteer Engagement sector whose job it is to assist with volunteer recruitment, promote guest management at volunteer events, and… Continue Reading →
1. Why do you want to volunteer for the Cherry Blossom Festival? I enjoy volunteering for the Cherry Blossom Festival because it is a guaranteed fun time. It is always a pleasure meeting new people and seeing people from all over the world coming participating in the events. 2. What is your favorite blossom event… Continue Reading →
1. Why do you want to volunteer for the Cherry Blossom Festival? It is really so much fun! I am able to actively contribute to the signature festival of DC and meet people with different backgrounds with whom with whom I share the same interests. 2. What is your favorite blossom event and why? My favorite… Continue Reading →
1. Why do you volunteer for the National Cherry Blossom Festival? I volunteer for the National Cherry Blossom Festival because it’s always an amazing and fun time. It’s great to see everyone together and see the excitement from everyone. 2. What is your favorite blossom event and why? My favorite blossom event is a tie… Continue Reading →
How did you get started with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and how many years have you been volunteering with us? The Cherry Blossom Festival is a sentimental family activity. I have enjoyed walking around the tidal basin and seeing the beautiful pink trees since I was a child. I have volunteered for the festival… Continue Reading →
How did you get started with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and how many years have you been volunteering with us? I first went to the National Cherry Blossom Festival five years ago when I first came to the US, I was totally attracted by this fantastic national celebration. So after moving to DC last… Continue Reading →
How did you get started with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and how many years have you been volunteering with us? I knew little about the Cherry Blossom Festival until my employer became a Parade sponsor. As a non-designated living kidney donor, I was able to ride our float. In doing so, I met lots… Continue Reading →
See what we learned from Event Execution Committee Member, Mike Auldridge: Why did you want to join the EEC? In the Spring of 2012 I responded to an advertisement/call for help that was broadcast on the WTOP radio station. I came downtown, spent a few hours stuffing gift bags with several other volunteers, asked if… Continue Reading →
Cherry Blossom Volunteers 