Winnipeg Fringe Festival Volunteer - 2024

Organization Details
Organization Name: Winnipeg Fringe Fest
Address: Winnipeg MB
Website: http://www.winnipegfringe.com
Organizational Description: 12 day Non-Juried Theatre Festival
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5357
   
Description of Duties:

The Fringe Festival is Winnipeg's annual theatre festival that takes place in Winnipeg's Downtown and Exchange district. Theatre groups from around the city, across the country, and all over the world flock to Winnipeg making it the second largest Fringe in North America!


The Fringe relies on more than 700 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to make the festival happen. We're looking for Fringe team members who are able to volunteer for a minimum of four shifts (about 4-6 hours each) over the 12 day festival

   
Skills Required:

We are able to find volunteer positions for people of every skill level, but we mostly look for positive and friendly people to help us run the festival.


Our main volunteer roles at the Fringe Festival include:


- Selling tickets and ushering for shows


- Helping to keep drinks flowing in our beverage pavilions


- Facilitating fun with our little fringers at Kids Fringe


- Answering patron's questions, and keeping the festival tidy and organized!

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Volunteering with the Fringe is a great way to meet new people, help revitalize the downtown, learn about the arts community and all the best Fringe shows!

   
Age: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend

The majority of our festival runs in the afternoon/evenings of July 17-28, but there are opportunities at every time of day!

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Are able to attend with a support person
Uses a mobility device
Required to complete community service
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Supervision
Training/Orientation
Free t-shirt, free shows and more!
How to Apply: Email: volunteers@winnipegfringe.com
Online: app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=a4c5d72a-b27b-45a0-b3e6-88fecfbb03a1&ApplicationFormNumber=1
Closing Date: Jul 16, 2024

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