The Volunteer Team Behind Bluesfest
(and CityFolk)
We are as excited as you to start welcoming new volunteers for this year’s festival!
Please carefully read each job description that interests you to see the job expectations and requirements. Volunteers may only apply to ONE (1) area.
Let the weather be the only surprise this season! ☀️💨🌦
Beer Tents (18+)
Are you quick on your feet and like staying on your toes? Do you work well with others and excel at two-way communication with a variety of other team members? If you answered ‘YES!’ to all of these questions, join our Beer Tents team where you’ll sign up to sling suds and other cool refreshments for our thirsty patrons.
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Beverage Cashiers (18+)
Do you have Smart Serve AND a finely-tuned set of observation skills? Can you find the line between firm and fair? Then we’ve got a place for you on the Cashiers team, where you’ll ensure our festival-goers get their ice cold beverages in an orderly manner!
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FUNDRAISING AMBASSADORS (15-17)(18+)
Are you socially-conscious and excited to work with other team members towards a common goal? Do you have a strong sense of community and a passion for raising money for a good cause? Sounds like you’d do well with our Fundraising Ambassadors team!
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Gates (15-17)(18+)
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!
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Green team (15-17)(18+)
Are you a committed team player who can work with minimal supervision? Do you have a zeal for the environment and know the value of making a difference in your community? If so, Green Team would love to see you in the field!
Our intrepid Greenies work throughout the site, keeping the festival clean and green.
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Hôtel Casino Lac-Leamy Suites (18+)
Do you live your life by the 3 simple rules of location, location, location? Do you know your way around premium, one-of-a-kind experiences and how to best maximize the value for each individual? Do you have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to anticipate customer needs? If so, the Suites is looking for mature, professional volunteers to provide top-notch customer service in this licensed VIP area.
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info booth (15-17)(18+)
Do you consider yourself a festival guru, who has attended the festival and feels like they know everything about the ins and outs?
Are you someone that is able to keep cool as a cucumber and organized amidst chaos?
Are you someone who lives to make sure everyone has the same exceptional festival experience, regardless of disability or limitation?
If so, consider joining our Customer Services team and help festival-goers with any and all questions, directions, comments, and concerns.
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Road Warriors (18+)
Are you a natural leader who loves being on the front lines of the action?
Looking for an additional challenge? Do you want to take part in an elite team that specializes in ensuring safety in the festivals paths, roadways and parking garages? This key role at the festival allows you to have a serious impact by using your quick eye to alert patrons, staff or volunteers of any safety concerns.
The Road Warriors are an elite team of volunteers that specialize in ensuring the safety of our patrons and volunteers so that they may make the most of their festival experience.
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Tablet Support Team (18+)
Are you someone who knows their way around technology and who enjoys building and troubleshooting networks? Are you savvy with finicky tablets and ready to jump in and support our Beverage Services and Customer Care teams with some ?
If so, join our experienced team of professionals and help the team set up, maintain, and take down various I.T.-related equipment around the site and keep our digital systems up-and-running.
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Additional accessibility information coming soon!
WELCOME CENTRE (15-17) (18+)
Do you love welcoming people and feeling resourceful? Do you love improving already amazing memories experiences and being the refreshing small in the sometimes business of the festival?
If so, join our Team where you’ll be working in the Volunteer Village helping us serve meals to all the hardworking volunteers. Join our Welcome Centre, one of the first crews volunteer encounter when signing in onsite, with a key role to play in our volunteer community.
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***All “accessibility information sheets” will always be subject to change***
Contact
- volunteers@ottawabluesfest.ca
- Keanna Louis-Charles (she/her) musician, educator, community advocate (Volunteer Services Manager)
- Hannah Steeds (she/her) (Volunteer Services Assistant)
- Jamine Ackert (Volunteer Services Assistant)
- Holmer B., Debby D., Christina C. (Volunteer Advisory Team)
The Volunteer Team Behind Bluesfest
- Supported by the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre