Join Us in Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025!

As we look forward to the arrival of 2025, excitement is in the air! Many members of the Asian community celebrate not only January 1st but also the Lunar New Year, a time of renewal and joy. This year, the Toronto Chinatown BIA is eager to celebrate with you and share the happiness of a fresh start with our community—and we need your help!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this Lunar New Year celebration a memorable one! Your support will help us create a vibrant and joyful event for everyone to enjoy.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with setting up and packing away event materials.
• Offering a warm welcome to guests, including celebrities and visitors.
• Providing directions and information to performers and attendees.
• Assisting with props and materials for performances and activities.
• Hosting activity booths to engage visitors and encourage participation.
• Handing out traditional red envelopes around Dragon City Mall.
• Assisting with other tasks as needed to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Volunteer Safety Guidelines:

• All volunteers must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
• We encourage all guests and volunteers to be mindful of personal space and respect others’ comfort regarding social distancing.
• High-touch areas will be disinfected regularly, and we’ve increased our cleaning schedule.
• Volunteers and staff will complete a health self-assessment before entering the event space.

Volunteer Orientation:
There will be a mandatory orientation session in January to help familiarize you with the event and your role. Please fill out the attached questionnaire to provide your basic information and help us get to know you a little better before we begin. We kindly ask you to complete the form by January 2025.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Hei Wong at heiwong@chinatownbia.com. Thank you for your willingness to help, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

2025 Toronto Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebration
Date & Time: Saturday, February 1 & Sunday, February 2, 2025
Venue: Toronto Chinatown (west of Spadina Avenue, between Sullivan St & St. Andrew St.)

加入我們，共慶2025年農曆新年！

隨著2025年的到來，節日氣氛越來越濃厚！許多亞裔社區成員不僅慶祝1月1日，還會歡慶農曆新年。今年，多倫多唐人街商業促進會（Toronto Chinatown BIA）誠邀您參與我們的盛會！我們需要您的幫助！

我們正在招募志願者，協助2025年農曆新年慶祝活動，讓這場活動成為所有人的美好回憶！您的支持將幫助我們為社區帶來一場生動且充滿活力的盛典。

志願者職責包括：

• 協助布置活動場地及整理物資。
• 熱情迎接賓客，包括名人和遊客。
• 為表演者和觀眾提供方向和信息。
• 協助表演和活動的道具與物資管理。
• 主持活動攤位，與遊客互動並鼓勵參與。
• 在龍城廣場派發傳統紅包。
• 協助其他臨時工作，確保活動順利進行。

志願者安全指南：

• 我們鼓勵所有賓客和志願者注意個人空間，並尊重他人對社交距離的需求。
• 高接觸區域將定期進行消毒，並增強清潔頻率。
• 志願者和工作人員需在進入活動場地前完成健康自評。

志願者培訓：
1月將舉行強制性志願者培訓，幫助您熟悉活動流程和職責。請完成附件問卷，以提供基本信息，方便我們更好地了解您。我們懇請您於2025年1月前完成問卷提交。請點擊這裡填寫志願者報名表。
2025 Toronto Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebration – Volunteer Sign Up Form

活動詳情：
日期與時間： 2025年2月1日（星期六）& 2月2日（星期日）
地點： 多倫多唐人街（士巴丹拿大道以西，Sullivan街與St. Andrew街之間）

如有任何問題，請隨時聯繫Hei Wong，電郵：heiwong@chinatownbia.com。感謝您的支持，我們期待與您一同慶祝新年！

We are excited to announce that the 24rd Toronto Chinatown Festival (TCF) is coming back this summer! This popular summer festival not only pays tribute to Chinese culture, it is also a tourist attraction for the City of Toronto. We’re looking for volunteers to join us for our biggest summer event. If you or someone you know is interested, then sign up today!

2024 Toronto Chinatown Festival
Date & Time: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 12:00 noon – 11:00 pm
                         Sunday, August 18, 2024, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
          Venue: Toronto Chinatown (west of Spadina Avenue, between Sullivan St & St. Andrew St.)

Volunteer responsibility includes:
– Set up and tear down event materials.
– Greet guests, celebrities, and visitors in a good manner.
– Provide direction and information to performers and visitors.
– Help get props for performances and activities.
– Host activity booths and attract visitors to get involved.
– Assist on other duties as required.