We still have some spots open!
Our volunteers are incredible! Thanks to you, most crews have filled early for the second year in a row.
- We will still have room on few crews such as Cargo, Site Enviro & Traffic Crews.
- We’re keeping the volunteer application open to help us fill a handful of remaining positions, and to build a waitlist in case spots open up later on.
- If you purchase a ticket, and are later accepted to volunteer, you’ll be given the opportunity to request a ticket refund.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
To apply to be an Adult volunteer (18+), please complete this application form.
- Applicants will only be contacted if a space becomes available.
- If you purchase a ticket, and are later accepted to volunteer, you'll be given the opportunity to request a ticket refund. Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
NOTE: if you are a returning volunteer, do NOT complete a new application form. Registration instructions can be found on the "Current Volunteers" page.
Are you an adult (18+) and only available to volunteer on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday of the Festival weekend? You can still participate!
- Single-day volunteers take part in all applicable training and meetings, just the same as a full weekend volunteer, and earn a backstage pass for the day(s) they volunteer.
- Choose one of three crews: Site Enviro, Site Safety, or Traffic. Use the button above to apply!
Proud Supporters of the Folk Fest Volunteer Family!
Our Commitment to Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. We value volunteering as a means for people to share, learn, and connect with our community. We greatly respect the time, skills and dedication that our volunteers bring to the Festival each year. We are committed to providing appropriate and safe responsibilities, applicable orientation and training, effective leadership, fair evaluation and meaningful recognition for all volunteers as well as the opportunity to grow, create and engage with others.
What We Expect
As members of our Festival community, we all play an important role in the success of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. We bear a responsibility to ourselves, to others and to the organization to uphold the following Standards of Conduct:
- be kind and positive, to each other and the public
- contribute to healthy discussion and remain open to other points of view
- focus on solutions rather than problems
- adhere to all general Participant Responsibilities at the Festival
- share views and information proactively
- offer help when needed
- engage in collaborative problem-solving
- express appreciation for the collective efforts of all
- contribute to the organization’s mission and vision
- represent the organization in a positive way, and encourage this positive behaviour in others
- respect the property and information of the organization
- celebrate, share and spread the Folk Fest feeling at the Festival and year-round
In additions to these Standards of Conduct, we ask the following of all of our volunteers:
- Smile and have fun
- Know what’s expected of you and do your job to the best of your ability
- Fulfill all volunteer responsibilities
- Be prepared for all outdoor conditions as well as any specific requirements for your job
- Arrive on time or early for meetings and scheduled shifts ready to work
- Wear your crew t-shirt while you are on shift
- Wear your access pass for access to: Birds Hill Provincial Park, the Festival site, meals backstage, the shuttle bus or Festival Express
- Make arrangements for the care of your children while you are on shift
- Ensure that you have eaten before your shift
- Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty
- Drink responsibly while off duty
- Wait to reserve seating in any of the audience areas until after the gate opens
- Refer media questions involving policy or sensitive issues to Festival staff
- Know how to contact your crew coordinator
- Keep your contact info up to date with the Festival and your coordinator
What We Offer
We offer a great benefits package to our volunteers that includes:
- The opportunity to help create a magical experience for over 80,000 people.
- A chance to be part of a volunteer community and make new friends.
- Great work experience.
- A four-day Winnipeg Folk Fest pass with backstage access (except for single day volunteers; see above).
- Access to delicious, complimentary meals backstage during the Festival.
- A crew T-shirt.
- Free bus transportation between downtown Winnipeg and the Folk Fest site.
- Vehicle access to Birds Hill Provincial Park.
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