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Volunteer Opportunities

The Fergus Scottish Festival is hosted by a not-for-profit organization comprised of dedicated volunteers who commit to present, promote and preserve Scottish Culture and Heritage in our community. Volunteers serve on the Board of Directors, as Members of the Festival, and as Heads of Committees during the planning stages of the Festival throughout the year and devote countless hours ensuring that a premiere event will take place. During the weeks leading up to the Festival, the Festival weekend and the days after, hundreds more join their ranks working on things such as sales, marketing material distribution, site construction and maintenance, event management and support, visitor support and tear down. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games would not be possible without the many dedicated volunteers who provide this essential assistance. This thriving relationship between the Festival and the community is a testimony to the people that founded the Festival in 1946 and the community members that still take great pride in it today.

If you are interested in meeting a great bunch of people, the Fergus Scottish Festival is interested in you. We invite you to fill out the information sheet below or call the Festival Office at 519.787.0099. This will allow us to connect you with a volunteer position suited to your interests and skills. If you are already a Festival volunteer, please feel free to invite family and friends to become volunteers by having them provide their information.

Come be a part of one of the top festivals in Ontario. Festival & Events Ontario consistently places us among the top events in Ontario. This year's Fergus Scottish Festival is shaping up to be another amazing celebration.

 

Join us as a volunteer for the day,
the weekend, the summer or the whole year

The following are only some examples of the volunteer opportunities available at  the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

Days Before and After the Festival Weekend: Site Set Up and Site Take Down; Site Maintenance; Camp Site Marking and Signing; Cabana Set Up and Take Down; Washroom Trailer Hook Up and Dismantling; Washroom Trailer Clean Up; Fencing Set Up and Take Down; Signs - Both on and off site; Decorating; Driver

During the Festival Weekend: Survey Committee; Tea Garden Server and Food Preparation; Genealogy and Education Centre; Children's Activity Area; Sunday Programming Crew; CD Sales; Ice, Water and Programme Distribution; Site Management; Sponsor Relations Support.

Closing night of the Festival: All volunteers are invited to a private party in the Sleeman's pub after 6:00pm on the Sunday closing night of the Festival.

Customer Service and Office Administration Before and During the Festival Weekend:

General Office Help; Main Information Tents Greeter; Volunteer Lounge Support; Camping Registration; Ticket Sales and Phone Information; Brochure Distribution

The following are only some of the volunteer opportunities available for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Check those positions in which you might be interested and then click the "Send the Information" button at the bottom of this page. Your responses will be e-mailed to the Festival office automatically.

Days Before and After the Festival Weekend

Site Set Up and Site Take Down
Physical work; set up and take down the Festival site.
Site Maintenance
Distribute garbage cans and bags, and recycling bins throughout the site before the Festival and after the Festival, collect and hose out cans and bins and return to storage
Camp Site Marking and Signing
Measure out and erect signs.
Cabana Set Up and Take Down
Assist in the set up and take down of cabanas. Must be patient, diligent and like a challenge.
Washroom Trailer Hook Up and Dismantling
Plumbing and electrical experience needed.
Washroom Trailer Clean Up
Sweep and mop floors and prepare washroom trailers after long winter storage.
Fencing Set Up and Take Down
Set up and take down a variety of fence.
Signs - Both on and off site
Erect and take down signs. Access to a truck or van an asset.
Decorating
Decorate a variety of venues at the Festival. Must be creative and coordinated.
Driver
Licensed AZ drivers required to transport some equipment to and from the Festival site.

During the Festival Weekend

Survey Committee
Assist in surveying various areas of the Festival. Surveys are conducted by questionnaires. Must be outgoing, well organized and able to work independently.
Tea Garden Server and Food Preparation
Prepare and serve tea and scones at the Tea Garden. Must be able to stand and have good customer service skills and enjoy people.
Genealogy and Education Centre
Help people get the most of the venue. Assist with answering questions, provide some crowd control. Must be outgoing, decisive and have strong communication and problem solving skills.
Children's Activity Area
Help children enjoy the children's component of the Genealogy and Eduction Centre. Assist the children in playing games and to complete crafts.
Sunday Programming Crew
Help people get the most out of the event. Answer questions, provide some crowd control. Must be outgoing, decisive and have strong communication and problem solving skills. Some moving of equipment.
CD Sales
Sell CD's and music related merchandise.
Ice, Water and Programme Distribution
Valid driver's license needed. Must be physically fit. Drive and deliver ice, water and programmes thoughout the Festival weekend.
Site Management
Physical work to collect garbage and recycling throughout the Festival site. Driver's license an asset. Would be a good position for someone who enjoys working alone or in small groups, enjoys physical labour and being "out and about".
Sponsor Relations Support
Work with the Festival's Sponsor Manager to put up signage recognizing sponsors and to help sponsors set up booths and displays. Strong communication skills and maturity and decorum are needed for this position.

Customer Service and Office Administration Before and During the Festival Weekend 

General Office Help
Office work on an as needed project basis. Shifts available during May, June, July and August. Must be organized and thorough.
Main Information Tents Greeter
Provide comprehensive Festival information to visitors. Strong communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Volunteer Lounge Support
Distribute refreshment in Festival's "Volunteer Lounge". Position would be suitable for someone who enjoys people and would be more comfortable volunteering indoors. Strong communication and organizational skills required.
Camping Registration
Register incoming campers, sell tickets and provide information. Day and evening shifts available. Must have strong communication and decision making skills and ability to work alone.
Ticket Sales and Phone Information
Sell tickets and give information. Monday through Friday prior to the Festival weekend and during the Festival weekend. Must have strong communication and money handling skills.
Brochure Distribution
Distribute bundles of brochures for local businesses in May & June. Must be organized and have good communication skills. Access to a vehicle is an asset.
Poster Distribution
Distribute posters to Guelph, Kitchener Waterloo and other regional communities during June and July. Must be organized and have good communication skills. Must have access to a vehicle.

 

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So what happens now?

Someone from the Festival office will follow up with you within the next few weeks to further discuss your application and Volunteer placement with the Fergus Scottish Festival.
 
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