Volunteer at Khatsahlano Street Party
As a student, you might ask yourself; why should you Volunteer at Khatsahlano Street Party? What’s in it for you? First of all, ask yourself the following questions:
Do you want to meet and work with Canadians?
Are you interested in practicing your English in a fun, real-world context?
Do you want to be an active part of the Vancouver community?
If you said yes to any of these questions, then the answer is easy: volunteer at Khatsahlano Street Party!
What is Khatsahlano Street Party?
It is Vancouver’s largest free music and arts festival. So, there are more than 50 musical performers, artisans, and street performers. The streets are not open to cars. Therefore, you can walk up and down a 10-block fair enjoying the food, shopping, special giveaways and more.
What are the benefits of volunteering at the Khatsahalno Street Party?
Volunteer coordinator Zoe Peled came to VanWest College’s Vancouver campus to talk about the volunteer opportunities available at this year’s event. Volunteer opportunities include marketing and distribution, leadership positions, event production, the recycling team and more.
Asked why VanWest students should volunteer at Khatsahlano Street Party, Zoe says,
“Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity for ESL students to meet new people, develop skill-sets in new areas, and engage with one of the best parts of Vancouver: our vibrant music and arts communities! Volunteering can celebrate the skills you already have, or give you the chance to learn about something that you have possibly never done before. Combining professional development with a unique social environment (and experience) is one of the most effective ways to learn new things.”
So, don’t miss this opportunity! Because the event happens yearly, if you missed the chance to volunteer this time, you can still do it next year.
What do our VanWest students think?
After the volunteer session, Gustavo, said he knows exactly what he hopes to get out of volunteering.
“I want to understand and feel the difference between business and work in this culture and Brazil,” Gustavo says, “and I’m trying to understand how things work. I want to be involved with the local culture and people.”
So, if you want to develop your skills like Gustavo and other student volunteers, keep an ear out for any upcoming volunteer opportunities. You won’t regret it!
