Current Volunteers

2026 Volunteer Registration is now OPEN!

We can’t wait to bring this year’s festival to life – and we need YOU to make it happen!

We are currently accepting volunteer registrations for the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival, taking place July 9-12.

Register by Sunday, March 1 to be confirmed on your previous crew. If you need to wait to make a firm commitment, that’s fine, but your crew spot will not be guaranteed. We’ll do our best to find everyone a home!

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Before you register:

Step 1: Download the MyImpact app (optional)

Step 2: Have your login information ready!

Don’t create a new application – you can update your information from previous years.

Can’t remember your MyImpact username or password? You can reset them here as long as your email address is still the same.

If your email address has changed, email volunteer@winnipegfolkfestival.ca with the email address you would like us to use this year and we’ll update your profile for you.

Step 3: Take your picture

Completed the steps above?
You can now register!

Want to SEE how it's done? Watch this video!

Step 4: Logging in to Better Impact

Step 5: Update your Contact Information

Select the “My Profile” tab (on the far right in the web version or in the top left menu of the app), then select “Contact Information’.

Double-check your contact information (address, phone number, email) and update as necessary.

If you haven’t already, upload your photo by clicking on the “Update Photo” button beside the smiling head (in the app, look under “My Profile”)

Always click “Save” before leaving any page.

Step 6: Register for 2026

Looking under “My Profile” again, select “Additional Info”. You may need to select your Festival crew from the Organization drop-down menu. The rest of the registration questions can be found here.

Fill out all questions under “2026 Festival Information”

Update any changes in “About You”, “More About You!” and “Skills and Certifications” that you want us to know about.

Always click “Save” before leaving any page.

Congratulations - you're finished!

Proud Supporters of the Folk Fest Volunteer Family!

Pronouns

We encourage all our folkies to share their pronouns with us (e.g. she/her, he/him, they/them, a combination like she/they, and others). Here are some reasons why this is a good thing:

It’s easier to talk to someone when you know how to address them!
Asking for and using someone’s pronouns shows respect for their identity.
It normalises the practice of sharing pronouns.
It signals that you are willing to be an 2SLGBTQIA+ ally.
It helps create a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone.

Adding your pronouns to WFF forms such as your volunteer profile will also enable us to include them on materials such as your access pass or a name tag.

You can ask someone how they want to be referred to if you’re not sure - try asking, "What are your pronouns?" And if you get it wrong, mistakes happen! Don't make a big deal about it or overly apologize. Just correct yourself and move on quickly. Also, if you're a part of a conversation where someone gets it wrong, politely correct them. This helps everyone and is part of good allyship.

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Apprentices

We’re excited to welcome back our Apprentice volunteers, and to help our Apprentice Grads find new homes!

If you are:

13-17 years old – you will continue as an Apprentice volunteer.
18 years or older – Congratulations! You will graduate to an adult crew.
DEADLINE FOR BOTH RETURNING APPRENTICE REGISTRATION AND APPRENTICE GRAD TRANSFER REQUESTS IS MARCH 1.

Confirmed your login info? Taken your picture? Great, you can now register!

Apprentice only: Go to MyImpactPage.com or open the My Impact app.
Apprentice Grads only: Go to the Transfer Application Form.

Log in using your username and password.
Select the “My Profile” tab (on the far right in the web version, in the top left menu of the app), then select “Contact Information’.
- Double-check your contact information and update as necessary.
- If you haven’t already done so, upload your photo to the right-hand side of the smiling head (in the app this is a separate section under “My Profile’).
- Always click “Save” before leaving any page.
Select “My Profile” again and this time select “Additional Info’. All the rest of the registration questions can be found here:
- Fill out all questions under “2026 Festival Information’.

Update any changes in “About You’, “More About You!’, and “Skills and Certifications” that you want us to know about.

- In “Crew Selections', select the top three crews that you’d be interested in working on.
- APPRENTICES ONLY: Update any other “Apprentice Information” that is out of date.
- APPRENTICE GRADS ONLY: Fill out the questions in “Transfer Information”
- Always click “Save” before leaving any page.

Congratulations - you're finished!

Sign up by March 1 to be automatically confirmed on the Apprentice Crew. As you know, we always have more apprentices apply than we have space for, so don’t delay in getting your spot secured!

Apprentice grads need to fill out their transfer application by March 1 to be prioritized for crew choices. Late applications may not be possible to accommodate.

Year-Round Volunteers

Although you complete your volunteer hours year-round, we still need you to log in and be counted!

What we’re really asking is: Do you plan to attend the 2026 festival? If you don’t answer this question in your Better Impact profile, we will assume you won’t be attending the 2026 Festival and will not issue you a volunteer access pass.

Remember, year-round volunteer hours apply only to benefits at the upcoming year’s festival and cannot be carried forward to future years.

Requesting a Crew Transfer

Team building is important to us, so we ask you to give your current crew your best effort before requesting a transfer.
However, we do recognize that for a variety of reasons, sometimes a crew isn’t the right fit. If you’re interested in switching to a different crew, fill out the Transfer Application Form instead of registering through the process above.
We can’t accommodate all transfer requests. Volunteers who needa new crew due to Festival changes will be prioritized.
Transfer requests are due by March 1 to have the best range of available crew options. Late requests may not be accommodated.

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FAQ

How many hours do I have to volunteer?

Can I only volunteer for one day?

How long will my shifts be?

How much information should I include in my application?

How do I make sure I get onto the crew I want?

We always consider your crew preferences but cannot guarantee placement on a specific crew. When you apply, you will be asked to choose the top three crews that interest you. You wil also be asked to choose one crew from a list of ‘crews of highest need’. Not all crews have openings every year and this allows us to use your skills where we need them most. Visit our Crew Descriptions page for more information on all of our crews. 

What happens after I apply?

How will I know I’ve been selected for a crew?

When will I find out if I've been selected to volunteer?

When is the latest that I can apply?

How will I be kept up to date?

How do I get in touch with you?