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GVJCI Matsuri Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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The GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser is a Japanese American summer festival and South Bay tradition enjoyed by many generations of local residents! We're seeking volunteers to help us prepare for the event! Whether its chopping vegetables, setting up booths, or volunteering the day of the event, there's something for everyone of every age!

Copy paste this link to sign up! ---> https://gvjci.wufoo.com/forms/qh2i0ls0phr2m8/

14 Shifts

  • Mon Jun 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Job: Help clean equipment/tools for Matsuri.
  • Mon Jun 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Job: Make andagi dry mixture
  • Mon Jun 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM PST - Spots available: 9
    Job: Make somen salad dressing
  • Thu Jun 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM PST - Spots available: 7
    Job: Tenderize and marinate chicken
  • Fri Jun 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Job: cutting vegetables, kamaboko, & watermelon
  • Fri Jun 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM PST - Spots available: 5
    Job: Assemble somen salad
  • Fri Jun 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 7
    Job: set up plant booth area; other miscellaneous setup tasks
  • Fri Jun 27, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM PST - Spots available: 8
    Job: Pack somen salad in containers
  • Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Job: White Elephant Volunteer - assist lead volunteers with tallying purchases. No money handling.
  • Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM PST - Spots available: 6
    Job: Reefer Runner - assist with opening the reefer to allow volunteers access to food supply.
  • Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 02:15 PM to 09:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Job: White Elephant Volunteer - assist lead volunteers with tallying purchases. No money handling.
  • Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 02:15 PM to 09:00 PM PST - Spots available: 6
    Job: Reefer Runner - assist with opening the reefer to allow volunteers access to food supply.
  • Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Job: Order Runner - prepares all food orders to go
  • Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM PST - Spots available: 3
    Job: BBQ Runner - Helps ensure grillers have enough chicken to grill and assists BBQ grillers. Gets marinated chicken from reefer.
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About Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute

Location:

1964 W 162ND ST, GARDENA, CA 90247, US

Mission Statement

OUR MISSION 私達の使命 ​A space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. 日系の経験と文化に関わり、共有し、受け入れる空間 OUR VISION 私たちのビジョン The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted. ガーデナバレーJCIは歴史と伝統が尊重され、日本文化と伝統に興味のある全ての人々のために活気に満ちたネットワークと親しみやすい空間を理想としており、そして歴史と伝統が讃えられ、人々が行動と変化を起こすよう鼓舞され、全人類に対する文化的誇りと尊敬が促進されることを理想としています。

Description

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center providing various classes, services and programs for seniors, non-senior adults and youth in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for over 50 years. Our mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. We are a hidden gem located on the border of the cities of Gardena and Torrance, and the beautiful Southern California beach cities.
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​ガーデナバレーJCIは50年以上に渡って住宅、多種のクラス、サービス、シニアから子供達までいろいろな年齢の方々のためのプログラムをサポートする非営利団体です。私達の使命は日系コミュニティのニーズに応えることです。教育、文化、社会プログラムを通して、日本文化そして日系社会の文化を分かち合うことです。私たちはガーデナ市とトーランス市、そして南カリフォルニアの美しいビーチ街との境界に位置する隠れた名所です。

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions policies or programs.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Race & Ethnicity
Arts & Culture, Community, Race & Ethnicity

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 14 shifts

WHERE

1964 W. 162nd St.Gardena, CA 90247

(33.88349,-118.31318)
 

DATE POSTED

May 28, 2025

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 14
  • 3-4 hours

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