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Volunteer At The Golden Dumpling Cook Off In Chinatown, August 10

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The organisers of the Golden Dumpling Cook Off need your help! They’re looking for volunteers on Sunday, August 10th to give them a hand in making the outdoor festival a delicious reality. Volunteers should be energetic, fun and team-oriented folks with big hearts who are looking to support our fundraising goals and increase awareness for the Chinatown Elders Community Kitchen, a local food security initiative. Duties will range from stamping Golden Dumpling Passports to guest relations. Every interested food and community-lover is invited to apply here now.

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