Volunteer

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We need you!

The Afrikadey! Arts and Cultural Society is a community-driven organization. We are always in need of volunteers, especially to help us stage the Festival in August. Listed below is a summary of the positions available. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out our online Volunteer Form.

We typically ask that volunteers put in a minimum of twelve hours for the Festival. Your volunteer benefits would include a free T-shirt and free admission to the day of music at Prince's Island Park on August 8th.

Volunteer jobs

Festival set-up

• Along with site coordinator, will assist vendors with set up of chairs and tables in Prince's Island Park (this will not require heavy lifting. However, we feel it would be a position better suited to youth that are slightly older)
• Will do a final walk around the park before festival finishes to ensure the Island is in good condition

Festival maintenance

• Makes continuous rounds around the Island to find and get rid of any excess litter
• Not expected to clean up after the food vendors - this only includes litter discarded around the park
• Will do a final walk around the park before festival finishes to ensure the Island is in good condition

Gates

• Takes tickets from attendees, and handles cash
• Helps to ensure that all those entering the park have a ticket, unless otherwise advised
• Helps maintain order and efficiency in the gate lines

Beer gardens

• Responsible for selling the beverages
• Responsible for cash handling
• Ensures that all those in beer gardens are the legal age

Recycling

Merchandise

Security

Transportation