2019 May 10 – 20 Mai YOUR Canadian Festival Volunteer with Us

The Canadian exists through the participation of our generous volunteers. From corporate teams to individual altruists, we rely on the support of our caring community.

Benefits of Volunteering with the Canadian Tulip Festival ● Certification for Volunteer Hours as required & requested ● Free on-site snacks, wifi and parking ● Free Canadian Tulip Festival Volunteer T-Shirt ● Well organized volunteer teams, suited to your skills and tailored to your enjoyment ● #TeamTulip Membership Discount, 10% Off with all our Community Partners

Canadian Tulip Festival Volunteers Have a passion for the great outdoors? Love gardening and meeting new people from all over the world? Join us and become a Canadian Tulip Festival Volunteer. Share your passion for flowers with visitors from all over the globe, and help our guests learn more about ’s official flower and the incredible variations displayed in the NCC garden beds. We have several different options for Volunteer Participation and are always happy to welcome corporate volunteer teams looking to fulfill their volunteer hours in a fun, floral festival.

Team Green - Retail & Information

Tulip Boutique Selling our beautiful Tulip Boutique merchandise is a busy job! Keeping on top of inventory, and keeping customers happy, we are seeking outgoing multi-taskers good with numbers. Retail and POS experience would be an asset.

Welcome and Information Centre Volunteers Do you love being at the centre of the festivities? Each of our three Tulip Information Centres is a hub for all the information about the festival that visitors need to know.

Team Yellow - Photographers

Tulips, Crowds, Events, we need it all covered! The Photo team is responsible to capture all moments of the festival. Photographers will be scheduled to different areas of the Festival throughout the 11 days. A shot list will be provided that would include specific items that the Festival would like documented. In addition, the list will include some additional items that would be on the dream photo list.

Team Pink - Arts Crew

Art in the , CTF Museum Assist our visiting Artists in the Tulips in setting up, tear down and requests throughout the day. Assist in the installation, hanging, organization, and care of the Canadian Tulip Festival Museum Display. You have a passion for visual art and are excited to share this with festival patrons. Some art gallery experience is an asset.

Music & Tulips, Tulips & Dance The arts Crew are the diplomatic backstage team that keeps our artists and performers happy! If you love stepping into a supporting role and have an appreciation for the talented performers and artists at this year’s festival, come join our arts Crew.

Team Red - Transportation

Transportation Volunteers - Road Crew, Tulip Transportation Mall, Parking Road Crew members keep things organized, setting up roadblocks, directing pedestrians and vehicles as required. This team will know the layout of the Festival and will provide information and directions to guests arriving at our Tulip Transportation Mall. Must be able to communicate directions clearly and be able to work in a team setting to direct large crowds. Bilingualism is an asset.

Team Orange - Hero Volunteers

Production, general assistance, floaters, runners, and general heroes! Help implement the logistics of the festival site. Tasks include: Set up, cleaning, and tear down, including tables, chairs, and signage. Ensure items do not get stolen or damaged. A driver’s license and a vehicle is an asset.

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AVAILABLE

TEAM GREEN - RETAIL & INFO

Boutiques & Pavilions; Open Weekdays, Noon - 8pm Open Weekends, 10am - 8pm

Welcome & Information Centres; Open Daily, 9am - 9pm

BOUTIQUES WEEKDAY SHIFTS ❏ 12pm - 4pm ❏ 4pm - 8pm

BOUTIQUES WEEKEND SHIFTS ❏ 10am - 2pm ❏ 2pm - 6pm ❏ 6pm - 8pm

WELCOME & INFORMATION CENTRES DAILY SHIFTS ❏ 9am - 1pm ❏ 1pm - 5pm ❏ 5pm - 9pm

TEAM YELLOW - PHOTOGRAPHERS

Commissioners Park; Open Daily, 9am - 9pm

DAILY SHIFTS ❏ 9am - 1pm ❏ 1pm - 5pm ❏ 5pm - 9pm

TEAM RED - TRANSPORT

Commissioners Park; Open Daily, 9am - 9pm

DAILY SHIFTS ❏ 9am - 1pm ❏ 1pm - 5pm ❏ 5pm - 9pm

TEAM ORANGE - HERO VOLUNTEERS

Commissioners Park; Open Daily, 9am - 9pm

DAILY SHIFTS ❏ 9am - 1pm ❏ 1pm - 5pm ❏ 5pm - 9pm

TEAM PINK - ARTS CREW

Music & Tulips Concerts; Performing Weekdays, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm Performing Weekends, 10am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm,

Tulips & Dance Concerts; Performing Saturdays, 1pm, 4pm

ARTS CREW WEEKDAY SHIFTS ❏ 11am - 3pm ❏ 3pm - 7pm

ARTS CREW WEEKEND SHIFTS ❏ 9am - 1pm ❏ 1pm - 4pm ❏ 4pm - 7pm

If Interested please inquire at:

Email: [email protected] ​ ​ Phone: 613-567-5757 ​

Or sign up directly with our volunteer system at: https://goo.gl/yR8LfY

For more information check out our website at tulipfestival.ca.