Volunteers Opportunities:
Please see below for a message from our friends at Children’s Festival if you are looking for more volunteer opportunities for the Spring:
2024 Vancouver International Children’s Festival – Volunteer Call
Do you love art, theatre and working with children? Consider volunteering with the 47th annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival this Spring!
From May 27 to June 2, 2024, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival will welcome more than 25,000 attendees to Granville Island. Our 2024 Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and make you hoot with laughter.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
- 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
- Free Friday night show for three shifts worked (this does not include the training/orientation)
- Extra Activity Village Wristband: You will receive one Free wristband at 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 30 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!
There’s a job at the Festival for everyone, depending on your interest, commitment level, and skill set.
DURING THE FESTIVAL (May 27 to June 2)
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 two shifts
- Host / Chaperone position requires a commitment of three shifts
- Crew Captain position requires a commitment of five shifts
Please take a few minutes to read about some of the positions available by clicking on the links above, then go ahead and apply. If you are applying as a Key Volunteer, Host, or Crew Captain you will be asked to upload a resumé on the application form.
Parlez-vous français? Voilà l’opportunité que vous attendiez!
LE BÉNÉVOLAT EN FRANÇAIS/FRENCH SPEAKING VOLUNTEERS LA
JOURNÉE FRANCOFUN! Jeudi 30 mai / Thursday, May 30.
For more information, or to apply, visit:https://www.childrensfestival.ca/about/volunteer-application-form/
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about volunteering with the Vancouver International Children’s Festival please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@childrensfestival.caor call 604- 708-5655 – ext.105.
Best,
Kirith Bains, Co-Volunteer Manager Phone: 778-654-5054
