Ottawa BLUESFEST '25 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
2025
(2024) Volunteer Pocket Guide
Smart Serve Training (reimbursement available to qualifying volunteers)
Reporting Procedures for Volunteers (what to do and who to speak to in a variety of situations)
Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Plan
(2024) Online Orientation (recording on YouTube)
*BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR* Check out the Roost Food Truck on Volunteer Island. You can use your voucher to grab yourself a meal before heading to your shift!
hours of operation
July 10-20, 2025 – no programming on July 14th and 15th
Festival Hours: 5pm–11pm
Volunteer Check-In: 2pm–9:30pm
Volunteer Welcome Center & Bag Check: 2pm–11:30pm
Onsite Food Vendors: 4pm-11:00pm
Admin Office: 12pm–11:30pm
Bike Park: 3:30pm–11:30pm
Volunteer Free Show Check-in: 5pm–10:00pm
(Corner of Booth & Vimy)
Ottawa Bluesfest '25 - Appreciation
Orientation (Online) – Thursday, July 3rd at 6pm
First time volunteering? Join us for an introductory welcome where we cover the site map, volunteer check-in, and more! 2023 recording HERE.
You will receive an email with the link to the zoom call
Volunteer Kick Off & Onsite Training – Wednesday, July 9th at 6pm
Train with your area leader and fellow volunteers to be prepared before Day 1. Join us onsite to connect with fellow volunteers, enter a draw, grab a summer treat, and relax in volunteer village. You will meet at Sirius XM tent!
Service Awards Ceremony – Invite Only
If you’re celebrating a milestone year (10, 15, 20, 25, 30) our team will be in contact about a special invitation to an afternoon tea and ceremony to celebrate your years of service.
Post-Festival Appreciation Event – Thursday, July 24th at 7pm
Save the date! We’re hosting our volunteer appreciation event with the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.
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)