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Toro Nagashi Lantern Celebration Event Volunteers Needed ~ Saturday, August 12, 2017
ORGANIZATION: Hinds Hospice
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Toro (Lantern) Nagashi (Cruise or Float) Lantern Celebration is an ancient Buddhist ceremony dating back to the 7 th century. It is believed that during the Obon season, the souls of ancestors return home to reunite with their families to participate in Festival activities. At the end of Obon, candle-lit lanterns are released into bodies of water to guide the ancestors’ souls back to the afterlife. The Toro Nagashi ceremony is held at the lake in Woodward Park, just south of Shinzen Garden. Watching the glowing lanterns float away provides a time of reflection in a beautiful setting. Hinds Hospice is sponsoring this event and helping fill volunteer roles. Jobs include set up, event help, helping at booths, lantern sales and more. Many shifts available beginning at 6am -10:15pm with varying time commitments. If you would like to volunteer please contact the volunteer office for specific duties and shift times at by emailing us at volunteer@hindshospice.org or calling us at 317-6016.
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About Hinds Hospice
Location:
2490 W Shaw Avenue, Suite 101, FRESNO, CA 93711, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of Hinds Hospice is to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving.
Description
The Mission of Hinds Hospice is to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Woodward ParkFresno, CA 93720
DATE POSTED
July 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Food & Beverage Services
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours