Be part of the crew that brings India’s largest Japanese culture festival to life.
We need volunteers for 12–13 December 2026 at Nexus Select Citywalk, Saket. No experience is needed: just energy, a smile and a love of Japan. Students are very welcome. Japanese speaking is preferred.
What you get
Certificate
A volunteer certificate from Konnichiwa Japan Club for your CV and college.
Festival pass
Crew access, meals on duty and a behind-the-scenes view of the festival.
Merchandise
Your own Konnichiwa Japan volunteer T-shirt.
Experience
Real event-management, teamwork and customer-service experience, and new friends who love Japan.
Volunteer roles
Registration desk
Welcome cosplayers, artists and guests, and check them in.
Stage management
Keep the stage running on time and help performers backstage.
Cosplay support
Help run the cosplay competition, queues and judging.
Stall support
Help exhibitors set up and keep the stall areas running smoothly.
Social media and content
Capture stories and reels for our channels.
Photography and video
Shoot the festival for our archive and the press.
Hospitality
Look after guests, artists and VIPs.
Logistics
Set-up, signage, crowd flow and pack-down.
Time commitment
One orientation session on and at least one full festival day. Set-up volunteers are also needed on Early morning of 12th December
Volunteer FAQs
Who can volunteer at Konnichiwa Japan Festival?
Anyone aged [16] or over (under-18s need a parent’s consent). Students from every college are welcome.
Do volunteers receive a certificate?
Yes. Every volunteer who completes their shift receives a certificate.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Japanese is a bonus, not a requirement.
Is volunteering paid?
Volunteering is unpaid. You receive a festival pass, a certificate, a T-shirt and meals on duty.