Information Tent Volunteer
(Guelph and District Multicultural Festival)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Impact Statement | Engaged culturally diverse & inclusive community. | |||
| Contact | Cinthuja Leon, Guelph & District Multicultural Festival; Phone: (519) 836-7482; Email: info@gdmf.ca | |||
| Duties | Help organize a world class, multicultural festival that offers Guelph & surrounding communities an affordable & accessible multi-faceted cultural experience. The Guelph and District Multicultural Festival had its beginnings as a small downtown event in 1978. It has since moved to Riverside Park, attendance has increased from 2,000 to 25,000 people and generates cultural awareness and funding for local community groups, as well as foster economic development in Guelph and beyond. The Guelph & District Multicultural Festival relies heavily on an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Due to Covid-19, our organization has evolved beyond just a 3-day Festival. We now have several different positions that focus on ensuring our ethnic communities and youth group are engaged. We strongly believe it is through these engagements we can create a culturally diverse and inclusive community. Info Tent Volunteers provide general information to visitors, performers, and volunteers about Festival programming, including schedules, location, activities, etc. Knowledge of the Festival is an asset but not required. The volunteer should be comfortable engaging verbally with the visitors and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Training will be provided for this position. GDMF is committed Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are all values that we hold dear. We seek to provide an environment that allows all participants to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. | |||
| Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well-Being ; Quality Education ; Reduced Inequality ; Sustainable Cities and Communities | |||
| More Info Link | https://gdmf.ca/volunteers/ | |||
| Benefits | GDMF relies on volunteers to bring all kinds of skills and expertise to our festival. As a volunteer we offer many exciting opportunities for you in a fun creative way. We give hands on experience that allows you to stay active, apply new skills and contribute to your community all while gaining new exposure and outlooks on the diverse community surrounding you. | |||
| Clients | Residence of Guelph and surrounding communities. | |||
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable For | Anyone | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Culture & Heritage ; Customer / Sales Services ; Event Coordination & Support ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Information & Referral Services ; Program Coordination / Support ; Reception Support ; Registration ; Translation / Languages / Interpretation | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Leadership ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work | |||
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event | |||
| Dates and Times | June 10 - 12, 2022 | |||
| Number of Positions | Guelph 10 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Display Until | 30 Jun 2022 | |||
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| Organization Name | Guelph and District Multicultural Festival | |||
| Office Phone | 519-836-7482 | |||
| info@gdmf.ca | ||||
| Website | gdmf.ca | |||
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