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Gates (BLUESFEST)
BF.Corporate.Colour
Volunteer Types: Skilled Trades, Special events and festivals, Accounting and Finance, Translation and Interpretation, Administration/Office, Transportation of people, Communications and Marketing, Writing, Disability Support, Others, Entertainment, Event planning and participation, Human rights, Information Technology, Legal/Advocacy, Library, Mediation and Facilitation, Outdoor activities (landscaping/gardening), Public speaking (Speaking about value of volunteering), Retail
Organization types: Culture and Heritage, Environmental/Animals, Community and Social Services, Women, Sports and Recreation, Special Interests, Service Clubs, Senior Citizens, Public/Society Benefit, Professional Associations, LGBTQIA2+, Disabilities, Children, Youth and Family, Arts
Short term (less than 6 months)
Application Deadline: February 23, 2025
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Description

Gates volunteers support the overall effective operation and monitoring of admissions for all marked ticketed entry and exit points at Ottawa Bluesfest. This is an exciting area, as it’s the first contact patrons have with volunteers when they reach the festival site. Volunteers move huge crowds of people in and out of the festival site very quickly and have a great deal of fun while doing it. Gates’ leadership positions are staffed from within, so this is an excellent opportunity to practice and enhance leadership skills.

Always wanted to be at the front-line of a giant festival? If you are a natural leader who’s calm in the face of chaos, consider the Gates team, and welcome our guests into this great festival!

Duties in this area are varied and will be assigned by a supervisor on a shift-by-shift basis.

Roles include: Gate volunteers, gate monitors and gate crew.

This team is publicly recruited meaning everyone is welcome to register (no application required). Volunteers may only register with one team. Register directly HERE: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/7afe8ctzav25lq

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Volunteers additionally receive perks such as the entire festival for FREE, meals on-shift, a volunteer shirt, invitation to our appreciation event and a enjoyable time supporting our community.
How will the organization benefit?
Our festival is majorly volunteer run. With your support, we're able to continue year to year.
Volunteer location:
1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Ottawa Bluesfest & CityFolk Festival
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Arts, Children, Youth and Family, Community and Social Services, Culture and Heritage, Environmental/Animals, LGBTQIA2+, Public/Society Benefit, Senior Citizens, Sports and Recreation

Contact

Volunteer Services
@Ottawa Bluesfest & CityFolk Festival
[email protected]
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-6-days

Details

This position would be great for: High School Students (14-18), Young Adults (19-24), Seniors (65+), Newcomers to Canada, Person with a disability or medical condition, Families, Groups, Adults, Anyone 16 and older, Anyone 18 and older
Number of Positions Available: 150
Good for people interested in: Skilled Trades, Special events and festivals, Accounting and Finance, Translation and Interpretation, Administration/Office, Transportation of people, Communications and Marketing, Writing, Disability Support, Others, Entertainment, Event planning and participation, Human rights, Information Technology, Legal/Advocacy, Library, Mediation and Facilitation, Outdoor activities (landscaping/gardening), Public speaking (Speaking about value of volunteering), Retail
You will be helping with: Children (0-10 years), Persons new to Canada, Animals, Women, Men, Athletes, Visible minorities or racialized persons, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, LGBTQI2+, Homeless, Disadvantaged, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Seniors, Youth (19-24 years), Youth (16-18 years), Youth (11-15 years)

Volunteer Considerations

  • Suitable for community service hours
  • Public transportation available
  • This position can accommodate persons with a disability

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