Volunteer
Thank you to our Volunteer Program Sponsor:
We are honoured and grateful to live, create, and play on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and the beloved home of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation, where the Festival takes place.
At the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do. We deeply value the time, talent, and passion each person brings, and see volunteering as an opportunity to connect, share, and create together.
Your unique experiences, both within the Festival and beyond, help spark new ideas, solve challenges, and strengthen our community.
We are committed to providing meaningful and rewarding roles, clear orientation and training, supportive leadership, and recognition for your contributions. In return, we ask that volunteers embrace the Festival’s mission and vision, bring their best to every role, and share the joy, creativity, and spirit of the Festival with fellow volunteers, artists, and audiences alike.
We invite you to learn more and apply to join our Volunteer Team.
Information for those considering volunteering for the first time including a comprehensive FAQ.
A warm welcome back to returning volunteers with updates on this year’s festival, including updates to a few committees.
New to the festival? A returning volunteer but thinking of changing committees? Here’s a list of all this year’s committees with descriptions.