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As Calgarians impatiently wait for the snow to clear up (permanently), the city can then officially welcome the start of festival season! This time of the year happily brings people from all quadrants to celebrate the lively culture Calgary has to offer. Having gone to a fair share of festivals myself, there is no doubt that those events could not have happened without the tremendous work of volunteers. Rain or shine, they are always willing to give a helping hand to all festival-goers. Although it is fun to experience the festival itself, being part of the behind-the-scenes stuff is just as rewarding!
Note: (**) means that there are information for that specific festival that has yet to be announced.
APRIL:
1. Calgary Underground Film Festival
If you like independent films, CUFF is the place to volunteer!
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When: April 13-19, 2015
Where: Globe Cinema (617 8 Avenue SW)
• Sign Up here!
MAY:
2. Calgary International Children’s Festival
I will be volunteering at this festival, so if you have any questions about the sign-up process, contact me!
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When: May 20-23, 2015
Where: Multiple venues at Arts Commons (205 8th Avenue S.E.) and outside on Olympic Plaza (228 8 Ave SE)
• Sign Up for INDIVIDUALS here. School and Group applications have filled up.
3. FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival
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When: May 28 – June 7, 2015
Where: Venues can be found here and here.
• Sign Up here!
4. Fourth Street Lilac Festival
Shake off your winter blues and celebrate the start of festival season!
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When: May 31, 2015 (10am – 6pm)
Where: 4th Street SW from 13th Ave S. – Elbow Drive
• Sign Up here!
JUNE:
**5. Sled Island Music and Arts Festival
The perfect way to discover new music, films, and art!
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When: June 24-28, 2015
Where: Multiple venues – TO BE ANNOUNCED
• Stay tuned for this year’s sign up!
JULY:
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When: July 17-19, 2015 (11am – 11pm)
Where: Olympic Plaza (228 8 Ave SE)
• Volunteer Information here and Sign Up form here (don’t be alarmed by the “FIESTAVAL 2014”!)
7. Calgary Folk Music Festival
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When: July 23-26, 2015
Where: Prince’s Island Park (698 Eau Claire Ave SW) – Map can be found here.
• Volunteer Information here; RETURNING VOLUNTEERS here and NEW VOLUNTEERS here.
8. Calgary International Blues Festival
Love Blues music? Now’s your chance to volunteer!
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When: July 27 – August 2, 2015
Where: Shaw Millennium Park (1220 9 Ave SW)
• Volunteer Information here and Sign Up here!
For the comedy and theatre lover!
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When: July 31 – August 8, 2015
Where: Multiple venues – See the schedule here.
• Volunteer Information here and Sign Up here!
AUGUST:
**10. Inglewood Sunfest
I volunteered last year and it was extremely fun! I will definitely volunteer again this year.
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When: August 1, 2015 (10am – 5pm)
Where: Mainstreet Inglewood (9th Avenue SE)
• Stay tuned for this year’s sign-up!
11. Afrikadey! World Music Festival
Get to know the African culture!
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When: August 5-8, 2015
Where: Prince’s Island Park (698 Eau Claire Ave SW)
• Volunteer Information and Sign-up here!
12. Marda Gras Street Festival
Who said Mardi Gras can only be celebrated in New Orleans?
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When: August 9, 2015 (10am – 5pm)
Where: Marda Loop (33rd and 34th Avenues SW)
• Volunteer Information and Sign-up here!
**13. Calgary International Reggae Festival – Updated website coming soon!
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When: August 13-15, 2015
Where: Shaw Millennium Park (1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
• Stay tuned for the Volunteer Application on May 15, 2015!
**14. GlobalFest
I attended last year and the food, night market, and fireworks were phenomenal!
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When: August 20-29, 2015
Where: Elliston Park – Access information into the park here.
• Stay tuned for Volunteer Information and sign-up in May!
15. Expo Latino
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When: August 28-30, 2015
Where: Prince’s Island Park (698 Eau Claire Ave SW)
• Sign Up here!
SEPTEMBER:
“Whether You’re A Scot….Or Not”
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When: September 5, 2015 (9am – last call @ 6:30pm)
Where: Springbank Park for All Seasons (32224A Springbank Rd)
• Volunteer Information here and Sign-up here!
**17. Beakerhead
For the future artists, scientists, and engineers!
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When: September 16-20, 2015
Where: Multiple venues – TO BE ANNOUNCED
• Volunteer Information here; RETURNING VOLUNTEERS here and NEW VOLUNTEERS here!
**18. Calgary International Film Festival
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When: September 23 – October 4, 2015
Where: Multiple venues – Information here.
• Stay tuned for Volunteer Information in the Summer!
I hope you found something you were interested in volunteering at! Have fun and enjoy the experience.
“Without movement there is no Life…We should use our energy to the fullest.” – Ai Qing
Best wishes,
Kandace 🙂