get involved

Partner Sites:

How to participate in Doors Open 2026: 

Please read the 2026 Partner Package, which includes FAQs, for details. Click the following link:  Doors Open Partner Package

If you have questions about how you can participate please email: doorsopen@richmond.ca

Eligibility

• • Located/active in Richmond, BC.
  • Offer FREE activities that promote multiculturalism and/or civic awareness.
  • Have a venue to offer these activities in and follow all building codes.
  • Have the staffing capacity to be active/open throughout the event.
  • Be open for at least one full day (10:00 am – 4:00pm) of the event.
  • Have event insurance

Important 2026 Dates:

• January 12 – Registration opens
• March 1 – Registration closes
• Early May – Press Release issued, website goes live, Pre-registration opens!
• May 19 -25 – Partner package pick up at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate)
• June 6 – June 7 – Doors Open Richmond Event
• June 8 – 15 – Return Doors Open signs and materials to the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex

Partner Resources:

Registration – Prepare Form in Advance

You may wish to prepare your answers in advance and cut-and-paste them into the online form. This will make registration quicker and easier for you when it opens online on January 12th. It will also give you time to send us any event questions you might have before registering. Click the following link to download the template – Prepare Your Answers

Doors Open Social Media Content Guidelines

2026 guidelines coming soon

We’re excited to share that we’ve created a set of content guidelines to help our partners with their social media posts. These guidelines are designed to ensure consistency, maximize engagement, and effectively highlight the event’s key messages. By following these recommendations, our partners will be able to create impactful  content that resonates with their audience and strengthens our collective presence online. We look forward to seeing the great content you’ll create!

Click the following link for the 2025 guidelines: Doors Open Content Guidelines

Event Insurance

There are many places where you can purchase event insurance online or over the phone. We recommend Duuo for reasonable prices but you are welcome to work with your preferred vendor. We also recommend that you check with your organization about what your current coverage is. Many organizations may already have coverage through existing policies.

Creating a Doors Open Program

If you are new to Doors Open or would like to refresh your program offer during the event. The following document is a good resource to review. Creating Your Doors Open Program

Funding Opportunities

Check back in 2027 for more funding opportunities.

Volunteers:

Check back in Spring 2026 for volunteer opportunities.