Welcome to the volunteer corner of the OFF website!
OFF / Mike Young
"We all work together with a wiggle and a giggle,
We all work together with a giggle and a grin"
- Woody Guthrie
Our festival (that includes you!) is put on, in part, by fabulous volunteers. Over the 18 year history of the festival, volunteers have shown incredible dedication, commitment, warmth, and generosity. Our volunteers are a core part of the festival community along with the artists, staff, and others participating in the festival events. Great efforts, along with big smiles, have made amazing things happen.
2011 is going to be a particularly exciting (and hard working!) year as we are moving to a whole new site (Hog's Back Park) as well as anticipating a bigger line-up and attendance!
How to volunteer with the Ottawa Folk Festival you ask?
Volunteers play an active role in many aspects of the festival. This includes supporting the annual festival, volunteering at year round events, being involved with outreach and education initiatives, as a Board of Directors member, etc. Maybe you are a returning volunteer or are interested in becoming involved. Regardless, this is the part of the website you will want to check out!
Applications for 2009 and/or 2010 volunteers open May 1st.
Applications for all other volunteers open May 22nd.
To apply, first look at Festival Volunteering 101.
Then, fill out the application form.
Want to keep in touch regarding volunteer goings on?
1. Newsletter: You can occasional updates from us by filling out the form below. We send out 1-2 newsletters per month and do not share your address with others. KEY INFORMATION is sent out through the newsletter!
Want to check out the Festival volunteer talk lately? Check out recent newsletters that you've missed by not being signed up!
- Apr 29: newsletter re. volunteer application opening May 1st
- Apr 14: newsletter re. volunteer apps, crew leader positions, survey, and more
- Apr 8: newsletter re. looking for crew leaders
- Mar 29: newsletter re. discounted Acoustic Waves tickets
- Mar 8: newsletter re. site location, additional day, Acoustic Waves, and volunteer & outreach associate
- Feb 3: newsletter re. staff team, feature profile writers, Black History Month, Prairie Scene, and JCP positions
- Dec 20: newsletter re. festival dates, new 2010 photos online, donation of lights, site construction song
- Nov 9: newsletter re. JPC positions, OFF sustainability video
2. Facebook: Ottawa Folk Festival Volunteers also have their own facebook group. Find us here: 
Questions?
If you’re looking for information beyond what is available on the website, please contact us and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Emily Addison & Trish Silk
Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager / Volunteer and Outreach Associate
volunteers2@ottawafolk.org
613-230-8234 X305
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