Volunteer

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.
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