Volunteer Shift 4: Holiday Market 2026
Volunteer at the Chinatown Holiday Market 2026 🎁
Bring your team to Chinatown this holiday season! Welcome to Chinatown is hosting a five-week Holiday Market at our Small Business Innovation Hub, featuring handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and local makers and food brands who celebrate AAPI heritage and the Chinatown community. We’re looking for volunteers to help make it a warm, festive experience for every shopper.
🗓️ Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 24
📍 The Hub, 115 Bowery, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10002
Roles Needed:
🎀 Wrap Stars: Run our gift wrap station and help shoppers send their finds off in style. No wrapping expertise required (we’ll show you our tricks).
✨ Setup & Reset Stylists: Help decorate the market and keep displays looking merry and bright for the season. Help us close out each day strong and reset the space for tomorrow’s shoppers.
💬 Community Voices Team: Chat with shoppers about their visit and collect short surveys that help us support small businesses year-round.
Why volunteer with us?
Every shift directly supports the small businesses and entrepreneurs at the heart of Chinatown. It’s a festive, hands-on way for your team to connect, give back, and discover one of New York City’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Plus, you’ll get first look at one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, and you'll get to work alongside makers, chefs, small business owners themselves!
Bringing a group? We love hosting ERGs and corporate teams! Groups of [5 or more] can reserve a shift together. Reach out to [erika@welcometochinatown.com] to coordinate a team date.
Good to know:
Volunteers must be [18+]
Please arrive [10] minutes early for a quick orientation
Welcome to Chinatown is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting Chinatown’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. Learn more at welcometochinatown.com.