Volunteer with the National Cherry Blossom Festival! This convenient location at the Tidal Basin Paddle Boat Parking Lot offered by the National Park Service and its partners provides visitor services, first aid, food, souvenirs, interactive entertainment, official merchandise, books, and more. Park rangers and volunteers (where you come in) are on hand to answer questions about the Festival. Primary Responsibilities: Information Tent: o Greet and actively provide Festival information o Distribute helpful collateral materials o Provide directions to nearby attractions - Assist guests in Hands on Activity o Oversee guests participating in Cherry Blossom activity in the Secondary Responsibilities: - Arrive prepared for the weather with proper footwear and clothing (you may spend time outside of the tent) - Keep a smile on and answer questions from guests with the utmost professionalism and courtesy - Keep the Information Tent and ANA Stage areas tidy - Assist the Production Team with opening (first shift only) and closing the area (last shift only) for the day o Set out/put away materials and equipment Uniform: Jeans, Closed-toed shoes, Layers for the weather (Volunteer T-shirt must be on the outermost layer) Transportation: We strongly advise taking public transportation as the parking situation is non-existent. The closest metro stop is Smithsonian, on the Blue and Orange Lines. Check-In Location: Approximately 1501 Maine Avenue, SW (Map). Please check in at the Festival Information Tent (the tent with doors) located next to the ANA Stage. Reminder: - Once you check in, an overview of the training and a volunteer t-shirt will be provided. An hour of transportation is included each way. If you have any trouble signing up, please contact me. Sign-up here: https://ncbf.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=43735