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We are seeking volunteers for our New Year's event at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, California. This is a RARE opportunity to learn about Shinto. The best way to learn about Shinto is to experience it! New Year’s Day is a significant day in Shinto, so there will be a lot to learn and experience!
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On-site Shrine event takes many hands to be successful. This is also a great opportunity if you need community service hours for school, college, or work.
If you want to be a Miko or a priest's assistant, you must participate in the volunteer opportunities which you have signed up for. You must undergo training from lead (Rev. Izumi) and be able to follow instructions.
**Shinto items contain kami-sama (spirits) and must be handled
in a specific way under the guidance of the Priest**
!! Volunteering for events like these are a great opportunity to learn about Shinto and Japanese culture in person !!
Pre-event work
Currently, we have 1/3 volunteers in this slot.
Time TBD: 2 to 4 hours minimum. Assist in preparing for the New Year's celebration. A variety of tasks to be completed.
Orientation
Time TBD: Zoom orientation to get to know the setup in the Pop-up shrine, running the shrine booth, and learn the series of steps followed during the Shinto ceremony!
Storage loading 1
Currently, we have 1/3 volunteers in this slot.
11 am - 1 pm: Meet at our storage at Carson and pack the Shrine supplies into the rental van. None of the shrine items are particularly heavy, but we must move them with care, so this takes time. Please be able to stand for long periods of time, endure cold/warm weather, bend, carry, and move up to 25 pounds.
Storage loading 2
Currently, we have 1/3 volunteers in this slot.
3 pm - 5 pm: Meet at our storage unit at Los Angeles and pack the Shrine supplies into the rental van. None of the shrine items are particularly heavy, but we must move them with care, so this takes time. Please be able to stand for long periods of time, endure cold/warm weather, bend, carry, and move up to 25 pounds.
Volunteers are welcome to participate in Toshikoshi-no-oharae and Joya-sai ceremonies at the Shrine office after load-up is complete but space is extremely limited.
Currently, we have 1/3 volunteers in this slot.
Shift A, Setup and Booth attendant/Shrine attendant
Currently, we have 1/8 volunteers in this slot.
8 am - 12noon: Meet at the event location and help unload the vehicles. Altar tables and items can’t go on the floor (or on areas where people walk) so please place these items mindfully. When unpacking, save all packing supplies in the box they came in. In all boxes, there will be a laminated page showing the set-up of the item. When the item is set up please store personal belongings and storage containers should be stored in an orderly fashion. Please make sure the ceremony site is clean and there is no trash on the floor.
Help set up and run Shrine Juyohin booth where Ofuda, Engimono, and Omamori will be available. There will be an area to return old omamori, ofuda, engimono, and other Shinto items for Otakiage. You will provide Shrine information, accept donations for Shinto items. Also you will provide general assistance to attendees with praying method, directing them to the proper areas and reminding them of Shrine etiquette.
Assist Rev. Izumi as directed. Help maintain the cleanliness of the Shrine booth site.
Please be able to stand for long periods of time, endure warm/cold weather, be able to bend, carry, and move up to 25 pounds.
Shift B, Booth attendant/Shrine attendant
Currently, we have 1/8 volunteers in this slot.
12noon - 4 pm: Help set up and run Shrine Juyohin booth where Ofuda, Engimono, and Omamori will be available. There will be an area to return old omamori, ofuda, engimono, and other Shinto items for Otakiage. You will provide Shrine information, accept donations for Shinto items. Also you will provide general assistance to attendees with praying method, directing them to the proper areas and reminding them of Shrine etiquette.
Assist Rev. Izumi as directed. Help maintain the cleanliness of the Shrine booth site.
When directed by Rev. Izumi break down Juyohin booth and pack the items up. Please do this in a manner that does not disturb the Shrine altar booth.
Please be able to stand for long periods of time, endure hot/cold weather, be able to bend, carry, and move up to 25 pounds.
Loading
Currently, we have 1/8 volunteers in this slot.
4pm- 6pm: After offerings are removed, help take down and repackage all items. Remember to treat all items mindfully and do not throw away any zip ties (most are reusable) or packing supplies. Help pack the cars to move items to storage.
Please be able to stand for long periods of time, endure cold/warm weather, be able to bend, carry, and move up to 25 pounds.
Storage Unloading 1
Currently, we have 1/3 volunteers in this slot.
12 noon - 2 pm: Meet at the Shrine storage facility at Carson and help unpack the vehicles and return Shrine instruments to their correct place inside the storage unit. Please be able to stand for long periods of time, endure cold/warm weather, be able to bend, carry, and move up to 25 pounds.
Storage Unloading 2
Currently, we have 1/3 volunteers in this slot.
3 pm - 5 pm: Meet at the Shrine storage facility at Los Angeles and help unpack the vehicles and return Shrine instruments to their correct place inside the storage unit. Please be able to stand for long periods of time, endure cold/warm weather, be able to bend, carry, and move up to 25 pounds.
!! Volunteering for events like these are great opportunities
to learn about Shinto and Japanese culture in person !!
