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Registration

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 2023 Winnipeg Folk Festival, taking place July 6-9. Watch a quick how-to video on registering for this year's Festival.

Before you register:

Step 1: Have Your Login Ready

Step 2: Take your Picture (if you haven’t already uploaded one)

Photos will be approved based on the following criteria:

The photo must show your shoulders and entire head and be taken straight on with face, eyes and shoulders centered and squared to the camera. Think of the qualities of a passport photo, except happy!
Avoid a busy background; use a wall that is a solid, light colour and well lit.
Ask someone to take the photo for you, if possible.
Use a camera with high-quality resolution (smartphone cameras are great to use).
Do not wear sunglasses, a hat or a headband.
Smile!
Ensure the photo is in focus and there are no shadows or glare.

Tip: If you prefer to use a mobile device, consider downloading the My Impact app (available on the App Store (iPhone) and Google Play (Android). This can be a really easy way to upload the required photo into your profile.

Completed the steps above? You can now register!

Step 3: Logging into Better Impact

Step 4: Update your Information

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.

Step 5: Add Additional Information

Congratulations - you're finished!

Sign up early to be automatically confirmed on your previous crew. If you need to wait to make a firm commitment, that’s OK too – but your crew spot may not be guaranteed. We’ll do our best to find everyone a home!

Proud Supporters of the Folk Fest Volunteer Family!

Pronouns

You matter to us, and so do your 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 normalizes 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.

If you would like to share your pronouns with us, you can add them to your email signature, web conference ID, etc. 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.

Additional Info

Apprentices & Apprentice Grads

We are 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.

Follow the registration instructions above and the additional steps below.

APPRENTICES ONLY: Go to MyImpactPage.com or open the My Impact app.
APPRENTICE GRADS ONLY: Go to the Transfer Application Form.
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 early 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 February 28 to be prioritized for crew choices. Late applications will mean far fewer crew options for us to choose from.

Year-Round Volunteers

Requesting a Crew Transfer

Team building is important to us, so before requesting a transfer we ask that you give your current crew your best effort. That said, we do recognize that for a variety of reasons, sometimes a crew isn’t the right fit. If you’re interested in a crew transfer for 2023, fill out the Transfer Application Form. As always, we prioritize folks who due to crew changes need a new crew and can’t always accommodate all other transfer requests.

Transfer requests are due by February 28 to be prioritized for crew choices. Late applications will mean far fewer crew options are available to choose from.

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