Vancouver Children's Festival Volunteers
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About This Opportunity
WHAT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
There’s a job at the Festival for everyone, depending on your interest, commitment level, and skill set. DURING THE FESTIVAL (May 26 to June 1) and the week before: We have a lot of positions to choose from, so we have categorized them in three groups depending on the time commitment and duties required. A full shift is approx. seven hours long. Apply now for the spots you want most!
Our volunteer opportunities:
- Regular Volunteer position requires a commitment of 2 shifts
- Host position requires a commitment of 3 shifts
- Crew Captain position requires a commitment of 4-5 shifts
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH THE CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL?
- Get involved in an exciting creative project and open your mind to different perspectives
- Meet extraordinary people
- Learn and develop new skills
- Take part in a festive community event where you are encouraged to dress up every day you come to work
- Share your love of interacting by volunteering with kids
- Show that you care about your community
- Create wonderful experiences for kids, adults, and co-workers
WHAT ARE THE PERKS?
- Free snacks and treats at the Volunteer Centre, where you can rest, refuel, and hang out during your break and expand your circle of friends.
- Standby pass for all performances Extra Activity Village Wristband: You will receive one Free wristband to the Activity Village for each day you volunteer. This means you can bring your sibling or come back to the Festival at a later time.
- Signed Confirmation outlining that you volunteered “x” hours for the Festival. This is not a reference letter. It is a note confirming your participation in the Festival.
- School credit for hours volunteered. If you require Work Experience forms and Work Experience Evaluation forms completed, you need to volunteer a minimum of 21 hours. We have high school opportunities available.
- Reference Letter upon request for volunteers who contribute a minimum of 24 hours
- Prize draw for volunteers who have completed over 30 hours
WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER?
- Good command of the English language.
- Strong communication skills.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Attend training session(s). Willing to give your time with a smile.
- Contribute to the best of your abilities.
- Flexible, patient, respectful, with a good dose of humility.
- Like to have fun!
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Minimum Age
- Vancouver
- Minimum 15 years old