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 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