Folklorama Pavilion Volunteers
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| Organization Name: | Folklorama |
| Address: | 2nd floor - 183 Kennedy Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1S6 |
| Website: | http://www.folklorama.ca |
| Organizational Description: | A non-profit organization that organizes entertaining and educational events, workshops, and programming 365 days a year, Folklorama's mission is bringing people together by sharing ethno-cultural experiences and education. Travel the world without a passport! Experience world-class entertainment, enjoy delicious authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and view beautiful cultural displays during Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world*. Adventure to Pavilions that will transport you around the world without leaving Winnipeg. *(as determined in 2010 by CIOFF, the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts). |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5774 |
| Description of Duties: | The key to Folklorama's success is Team Folklorama - our year-round volunteer program that provides a variety of fun and engaging opportunities for our robust network of volunteers. One of the best ways to get involved with Folklorama is to volunteer at a Pavilion during our annual flagship Festival! Pavilion Volunteers help in a wide variety of areas, including, but not limited to: - Admissions - Help be the first to greet our guests and assist with selling and scanning tickets! - Guest Services - Provide excellent customer service and ensure the Pavilion is kept clean and organized! - Beverage Services - Serve up refreshing ethno-cultural drinks! Smart Choices certification is an asset. - Food Preparation, Food Line Services, and Table Servers - Always a favourite among guests, help serve up tantalizing dishes from around the world! - Backstage Support - Assist performers and stage crew put on an amazing show! - Cultural Display Interpreters - Share your knowledge and passion for intangible ethno-cultural traditions! - Souvenirs Attendants - Make sure every guest goes home with a special Folklorama keepsake! - Pavilion Set Up/Take Down - Lend a hand transforming our venues into vibrant Pavilions! Please note: Folklorama assists Pavilions by overseeing the intake of volunteer applications, but each Pavilion is responsible for their own selection, orientation/training, and scheduling of Volunteers. Once your application has been received, it will be forwarded to the Pavilion(s) of your choice. Pavilion Coordinators will follow up with applicants directly should a volunteer position be available. A full listing of participating 2025 Pavilions will be made available to the public in Spring 2025. |
| Skills Required: | The following skills are considered assets to Pavilion volunteering: - Ability to withstand long periods of time on your feet - Comfortable working with members of the public and public speaking - Excellent communications skills - Time management skills - Ability to work under pressure, either independently or as part of a team - First Aid certification - Food Handlers' certification - Smart Choices certification - Previous experience volunteering with events or Festivals - Be punctual, enthusiastic, attentive, patient, and helpful! |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Communication, Public Speaking, and Presentation Skills - Problem-solving Skills - Confidence - Customer Service - Teamwork Skills - Time Management Skills - Leadership Skills |
| Age: | 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours 2025 Festival Dates: Sunday, August 3rd to Saturday, August 16th. Please note: Volunteer shifts and responsibilities may vary from Pavilion to Pavilion. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Group - large, corporate and schools Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Require childcare Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Speaks another language (other than French or English): We welcome speakers of all languages! |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Jul 31, 2025 |
