The Volunteer Team Behind Bluesfest
(and CityFolk)
Have a special skill?
Applications are OPEN below!
**Note: This is private/specialized recruitment; Public/General registration is currently closed.
Let the weather be the only surprise this season! ☀️💨🌦 Please carefully read each job description that fits your skillset to see the job expectations and requirements. Click the corresponding linked Google Form to submit your application.
Applicants will only be contacted if they are considered for a position – we recommend you apply to ONE (1) publicly recruited team while you’re waiting for your acceptance
Performer Hospitality (18+)
Performer Hospitality volunteers are ambassadors providing general hospitality to and looking after requests from performers including, but not limited to, those relating to dressing rooms/backstage, meals, and other on-site requirements.
Click HERE to read this Opportunity’s full job description.
Applications for Performer Hospitality are OPEN! Apply HERE
For additional accessibility information click HERE**
Photography (18+)
The volunteer photo team focuses on photographing extraordinary folk volunteers as they work
and enjoy the festival. Combining photography with some videography, this team captures
volunteers in their element to find their most memorable moments, their favourite festival
experiences, and the magic of why they keep coming back to volunteer.
Click HERE to read this Opportunity’s full job description.
Applications for Photography is COMING SOON FOR 2025!
For additional accessibility information click HERE
signage (14-17)(18+)
The signage crew is a small but important group of volunteers that do mostly pre- and
post-festival work in placing and taking down signage throughout the festival grounds.
Click HERE to read this Opportunity’s full job description.
Applications for Signage is COMING SOON FOR 2025!
For additional accessibility information click HERE
Silent Auction (14-17)(18+)
The Silent Auction area monitors bids on festival memorabilia, and various other donated items. Proceeds from the Silent Auction support the CItyFolk “Folk in the Schools” and “What’s in the Song” music initiatives.
Click HERE to read this Opportunity’s full job description.
Applications for Silent Auction is COMING SOON FOR 2025!
For additional accessibility information click HERE
tablet support team (18+)
Are you savvy with finicky tablets and ready to jump in and support our Beverage Services and Customer Care teams with your skills? If so, join the Volunteer Tablet Support Team. With a cashless festival, we are looking for ground support to keep our teams functioning confidently!
Click HERE to read this Opportunity’s full job description.
Applications for Tablet Support Team is COMING SOON FOR 2025!
For additional accessibility information click HERE
Volunteer check-in (14-17)(18+)
The Volunteer Check-In, located in the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park, is the pre-shift check-in area for all volunteers. Volunteers must check-in before the start of each shift receiving a food voucher, volunteer t-shirt, and accreditation to gain access to the festival.
Click HERE to read this Opportunity’s full job description.
Applications for Volunteer Check-In are OPEN! Apply HERE
For additional accessibility information click HERE
**Subject to change (Please note that all Accessibility Information Sheets are always subject to change)
The Volunteer Team Behind Bluesfest
- Keanna Louis-Charles (she/her) musician, educator, community advocate (Volunteer Services Manager)
- Hannah Steeds (she/her) (Volunteer Services Assistant)
- Jamine Ackert (Volunteer Services Assistant)
- Jeff Heaton (Volunteer Services IT Assistant)