21st Culture & Food Festival Volunteer Sign-Up

Calling All Volunteers!
Planning is officially under way for PS 144’s 21st Annual Culture & Food Festival and we’d love for you to be part of it!

📅 Sunday, April 26

⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM

There are three ways to get involved—choose one or mix and match: Food, Fun, Festival Support

👉 Ready to help? Please complete our quick volunteer survey by Sunday, April 17 to share your preferences. We’ll follow up shortly with next steps.

Questions? Reach us at CulturalFestival@PA144.com.

Thank you for volunteering and helping us create a joyful, memorable celebration of culture, community, and connection at PS 144Q. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌍💛
🍽️FOOD: Share food samples from my country or culture🎈FUN: Lead an art activity or game, perform a dance, etc.🏫FESTIVAL SUPPORT: Provide general event-day support
What country or culture would you like to represent at the Culture & Food Festival?*
Example: Japanese, Mexican, New Orleans USA, Nigerian, etc.

The Festival Committee is here to help:

👋🏽 Connect you with other families to share ideas and resources

🏫 Set-up a table for you at the school and assist with crowd management

🍽️ Provide eating utensils and crockery (so that Food volunteers do not have to)

🎉 Set time for you to also enjoy the festival

Thank you for sharing your culture with the school community!
Small bites of a dessert or sweet treatSmall bites of an appetizer or main dishA sample of a non-alcoholic beverageOther
Food volunteers are encouraged to kick it up a notch! You’re welcome to wear traditional clothing from your culture and share fun, age‑appropriate cultural facts (for example: Cricket is the most popular sport in India). The kids love these light learning moments that celebrate culture in a joyful, welcoming way—keeping the focus on curiosity and shared experiences. What sort of information will you share?*
🎈FUN - Please describe the performance, activity or game you will volunteer to showcase. E.g., mask making, traditional dancing, etc.*
Welcome table and general event support (1:30 PM to 3:30 PM)Welcome table and general event support (3:30 PM to 5:30 PM)Other

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To join the Festival's WhatsApp group, please provide your phone number.*

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Is there anything else you'd like the event organizers to know? (Optional)

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A committee member will be in touch via email within 2 to 3 business days with further information and to answer any questions. Thanks in advance for your time!
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Calling All Volunteers!