Training Opportunity – Festival Security Program
Our Security Folk Crew is a dedicated group that provides support during incidents, and ensures general crowd safety using a people-centered approach. The program is a combination of self-directed and group sessions running from November 2025 to June 2026.
Through the training program, you will:
- Earn your provincial security guard license + many other certifications
- Gain valuable work experience in a supportive and welcoming environment
- Build your skills
Why should you apply?
- Training is free for participants
- Receive valuable and industry-standard training from first-rate instructors
- Enjoy the Winnipeg Folk Festival as part of our volunteer family!
Download the Security Training Opportunity to learn more.
Interested applicants must attend an in-person info session on October 15 or 18, 2025.
We welcome a broad range of equity-seeking groups and individuals such as (but not limited to):
Indigenous, Black and people of colour; 2SLGBTQIA+; new Canadians; persons of low socioeconomic status or disabled people to volunteer at the Festival.

Proud Supporters of the Folk Fest Volunteer Family!
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