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STREETFEST 2026 — July 3 to 12, 2026 on Sir Winston Churchill Square

ALL VOLUNTEERS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO GIVE A 20 HOUR COMMITMENT (usually 4 shifts of 5 hours)
If you are interested in volunteering but the 20 hour commitment is too much, please still apply and we will try and accommodate your needs.

Please fill out the form below to apply. It will be processed and the Volunteer Manager will contact you.

If you have any questions, please email volunteer@edmontonstreetfest.com

First Name (required)

Last Name (required)

Phone (required)

Your Email (required)

Address

City

Postal Code

Do you speak a second language or have other special skills that may be helpful?

Do you have any special needs we should know about? (e.g.: diabetes, serious allergies, mobility restrictions)
YesNo

(This confidential information is for office use only and will help us help you more effectively)

T-Shirt Size (all volunteers are required to wear their t-shirt while on shift):

When can you volunteer?
MorningsAfternoonsEveningsWeekends onlyAnytime

Please indicate your 1st, and 2nd choice; a description of the different teams can be found below this form. Please note: we make every effort to place you on the crew of choice, but there is no guarantee.
Your first preference:

Your second preference:

Are you interested in pre/post Festival volunteering?
YesNo
If yes please check your interests below
OfficeSpecial ProjectsCasinoFestival Prep (June 15 to July 2)

How did you learn about volunteering for the festival?
Returning volunteerFacebookInstagramWebsiteWord of mouthOther
If Other, please specify:

For positions working with the vulnerable sector and/or cash, we may require a criminal records check. Please answer the following questions:

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which you have not been pardoned?
YesNo
I consent to the Festival Association obtaining a criminal records check
YesNo
I consent to the Festival Association obtaining a search as to whether I am the subject of any sexual offender registry
YesNo

Emergency Contact
Name (required)

Phone (required)

Relationship (required)

Volunteers 14 – 18 years of age
Please have parent or guardian sign consent
I agree to allow to volunteer for the Edmonton 2026 StreetFest.

Signature

Date

Volunteer Agreement

StreetFest agrees to provide adequate information for the volunteer to meet his/her designated requirements.

As a volunteer, I agree:

To adhere to the Festival rules and procedures
To meet the time and duty commitments or to provide adequate notice to my coordinator so alternate arrangements can be made
To report to the Volunteer Services Tent or my team supervisor for my assigned shifts
To wear my Festival name tag at all times while on shift and a StreetFest T-shirt as much as possible
To behave in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner when dealing with the public, artists, staff and other volunteers
Not to hold the Festival or any of its representatives liable for any injury or loss to my person or property that may occur.
Any violation of rules, written or oral, may result in termination of my volunteer duties.

Volunteer Rights

As a volunteer you are entitled:

To be treated with respect
To know what is expected of you and feel comfortable with your designated job
To be recognized for your contribution
To be treated fairly
To be properly informed about the Festival, its expectations, procedures and rewards

Volunteer Benefits

Commemorative Festival t-shirt, identification name tag, program snacks and beverages, volunteer bag and other goodies, mid-festival draw for fabulous prizes, access to the volunteer appreciation party, more prizes and our eternal appreciation!

Volunteer Crews

Arts and Crafts: Help children and youth make a variety of crafts in the new craft tent located in Kids’ World. Duties include, but are not limited to: set/up and tear/down each day, prepping craft materials for kids, assisting kids with building the crafts, maintaining cleanliness throughout the day.

Audience Services: Handpicked by the Site Operations Manager and/or Volunteer Manager these volunteers provide information, aid and security on the site for everyone participating in the Festival.

Busker Academy: Work with creative people who will teach patrons juggling and other street performer skills. Duties include but are not limited to; helping artists, preparation and set-up, door person, working with children, stagehand, and clean-up.

Environment: We need lots of volunteers to help ensure that the Square is kept looking beautiful for our visitors to the Festival. We provide equipment and materials to help you dispose of garbage and sort the recyclables.

Hospitality: These volunteers are off-site in the host hotel looking after our artists and guests by providing them with delicious meals, snacks and beverages in the Hospitality Suite. Early mornings and/or late hours are part of this crew’s duties.

Information: Inside the Info Tent the volunteers on this crew learn everything there is to know about the Festival – who, what, when, where and how is their business. They also sell merchandise and provide information to visitors to the Festival.

Kids’ World: Enjoy some time entertaining the wee folks. Activities and games will be provided for everyone coming to this area. Help our creative coordinators make this place an enjoyable, safe and fun experience.

Site: Volunteers assist the Site Operations Manager on duty to make sure that the physical site is operating smoothly. From erecting tents, moving umbrellas, flying banners and other health, safety and aesthetic assets. You should be physically fit and ready for anything.

Volunteer Services: For the volunteer who likes people and variety; volunteers on this team help in the day-to-day running of the Volunteer Tent and act as floaters for all other teams, as needed.

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