Volunteer with Toronto International Buskerfest 2022!

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Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity where you gain valuable work experience? Or a reliable reference?

The Toronto International BuskerFest is back!! After a two-year hiatus, we are finally able to gather together again to celebrate our 21st anniversary of the festival! The Covid-19 pandemic was a challenging time for all of us. As a non-profit, in particular, we rely on fundraising events like BuskerFest to support our agency and help us continue to provide free services to people with epilepsy in our community. We are thrilled to be back and need your help now more than ever before!

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience? The Toronto International BuskerFest is North America’s largest street performing festival. Join comedians, escape artists, sword-swallowers, musicians, magicians, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists, clowns and daredevils; over a hundred of the most extraordinary street performers from around the world, as they descend upon Woodbine Park for some serious fun, laughs, and entertainment! You can be part of the magic while also helping to raise much-needed funds and awareness for Epilepsy Toronto!

There are 1 in 100 people living with Epilepsy in our community. Meaning, if you have 300 friends on your social media, 3 of those people have epilepsy now or will get it soon. By volunteering, you can help make a difference.

This year, we are looking for energetic, reliable individuals who are passionate about volunteering and helping others. There are many different roles to choose from, each with its own unique learning experiences. From hospitality and event management to sales and business, to technology and communications; volunteers are gaining important skills, and making reliable connections, all while having a blast. This is also a great way to get volunteer hours and make new friends in the community.

At Epilepsy Toronto, volunteers are more than just a number. We take time to get to know you, support your interests, and appreciate everything you do for the charity. For those hard-working volunteers, we would be happy to be a reference for future employers, if needed.

Join our team of over 400 volunteers and help us reach our annual goal of raising $100,000 for Epilepsy Toronto at our largest, most exciting event, Toronto International BuskerFest! We have a variety of volunteer positions available, many of which focus on fundraising and raising awareness about epilepsy. The main volunteer positions include:

• Gate Ambassadors: Welcome guests, accept admission donations and raise epilepsy awareness

• Festival Guides: Provide information and directions, and ensure that guests have the best possible festival experience

• Epilepsy Educators: Share knowledge and break stigma about epilepsy; host games and other learning activities

• Accessibility Support Volunteers: Promote festival accessibility for all of our guests

• Performer Assistants: Work with the entertainment team and Buskers to ensure the performances at all stages run smoothly

• Social Media/Photographers: Drive people to festival by taking pictures and using social media (be prepared to show examples).

VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO:

* Attend an Orientation Session and a Training Session prior to the festival

* Be 15 years of age or older

* Complete a minimum of 2 shifts (about 8 hours during the 4-day festival)

* Be comfortable providing customer service and interacting with the public

* Be comfortable with actively working outside for the majority of your shift (4-5 hours)

VOLUNTEERS WILL:

* Gain valuable special event and fundraising experience

* Improve customer service skills

* Meet new people and work with an incredible volunteer team

* Support those living with epilepsy in their community at the LARGEST epilepsy awareness event in the world!
* Experience talents beyond one's wildest expectations

* Contribute to the production of the LARGEST street performer festival in North America!

* Receive an awesome Purple Volunteer T-shirt and snacks/drinks during their shift

To learn more about the festival, please visit www.torontobuskerfest.com.

Visit www.torontobuskerfest.com/getinvolved_volunteer.phpto check out all the positions and then complete an application form HERE - https://app.initlive.com:443/JE/09k7auzxvlsh9a

We look forward to working with you!

If you have any questions about the application procedure, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kealin at volunteers@epilepsytoronto.org