GOODWILL AMBASSADORS
Be a part of this highly regarded signature program!
Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival picks a group of awesome college-aged adults for its renowned Goodwill Ambassador Program.
If you’re passionate about international relations, community engagement, and just love the Festival vibe, this is your chance to get involved in a very special way! The selected crew is made up of talented and energetic folks who really make a difference in fostering US-Japan relations.
Becoming a Goodwill Ambassador is an incredible opportunity that will boost your resume and give you an invaluable life experience. You’ll get to make a real impact on DC residents in classrooms and senior centers, connect with Festival-goers at major events, and speak to big crowds about the importance of the Festival and its celebration of the beautiful gift of trees. This is your chance to develop leadership skills and create lasting connections.
The 2025 Goodwill Ambassador application will be open for submissions soon.
Please complete the Interest Form to be contacted when the application is available.
THE GOODWILL AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE
The experience of a Goodwill Ambassador is a rewarding and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Festival’s official Goodwill Ambassadors are actively engaged with the Festival through:
- Acting as “cultural delegates” in propelling awareness of the Festival’s roots through attendance at Festival events and cultural exchange programs
- Representing the Festival at events, including tree plantings, and community events affiliated with the National Cherry Blossom Festival or Japanese/Japanese American community
- Acting as cultural and educational liaisons at Washington, DC-area schools to teach children about the history of the gift of trees and the Japanese language and culture
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The 2023 Goodwill Ambassador Program application is now available!
