Volunteer
Volunteer applications for TRP 2013 have now closed. We do appreciate your interest!
Don't have much time?
Mix and match what suits you. You can be involved in the planning or volunteer only on the day of the parade.
Don't live in Japan?
No problem! Translators or web developers can work online from anywhere in the world. Email us and we'll get you set up.
Don't speak Japanese?
You can work in English. Create content, be a community ambassador or perhaps help staff the international booth.
Parade management
Organisation
- Management plan
- Make props to use on the day
- Negotiate with waste disposal company
- Plan the clean-up afterwards
- Organise food and drink
Participants
- Order groups in the parade
- Produce participation manual
- Deal with any queries
Reception
- Distribute parade packs
- Manage interpreters
- Train volunteers
Facilities
- Set up staff rest area
- Distribute food and drink
- Negotiate with trained medics
Human resources
- Direct section leaders
- Manage internal communications
- Volunteer events
Miscellaneous
- Negotiate with police
- Accounting
- Administration
Press and marketing
Strategy
- Plan and implement media area
- Media and stakeholder relations
- Get messages of endorsement
- Correspond with journalists
Website
- Manage content
- Update social networks
- Plan and create content
Translation
- User-generated content
- Press releases
- Various documents
Editing
- Press releases
- Official guidebook
- Manage gallery
Visual media
- Record the parade and other events
- Find and manage photographers
Fundraising and community
Community
- Work with LGBT organisations
- Study groups
- University societies
- Community ambassadors
Business
- Negotiate with sponsors
- Obtain samples
- Contact businesses
Merchandising
- Create official goods
- Sell flags and balloons
Negotiation
- Renting of booths
- Float decorations
- Maintain regulations
Fundraising
- Create donation boxes
- Collect donations
- Visit LGBT related events
