Volunteer Opportunities

All new volunteers must fill out our online registration form or print a copy of our volunteer registration form and forward to our Festivals Coordinator. If you have already registered, please contact our Festivals Coordinator to discuss position availability.

Recycling Ambassador

• Volunteer Role: The Banff Mountain Festivals are working towards a “zero waste” event. Volunteers will assist to ensure that all Festival guests are informed of this initiative and how to help us accomplish it. Volunteers will watch over the recycling stations, assist in sorting of materials, and educating the public.
• Qualifications: Passion for the environment and keen to help others see the difference that can be made!
• Training: For all volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers).
• Date/Time: Various shifts Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 9.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule B.

Info Booth Attendant

• Volunteer Role: Volunteers assist Festival Staff by answering guest questions, giving directions, handing out brochures, etc. These volunteers also assist in the selling of merchandise.
• Qualifications: General knowledge of The Banff Centre and our facilities, customer service skills, experience handling cash.
• Training/Orientation: For new volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers).
• Date/Time: Various shifts, Saturday, November 1, until Sunday November 9.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule B.

Festival Host

• Volunteer Role: Volunteers will meet and greet guests, answer questions and assist Ushers in guiding patrons to their seatsVolunteers will also assist the Ushers by watching for food/drink/cigarettes/beepers/recording devices in the venue.
• Qualifications: General knowledge of The Banff Centre and our facilities, customer service skills.
• Training/Orientation: For new volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers).
• Date/Time: Various shifts, Saturday, November 1, until Sunday, November 9.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule A.

Reading Room Attendant

• Volunteer Role: Reading Room Attendants assist guests in reviewing the books entered in the Banff Mountain Book Competition, count the number of people using the room, and ensure no books are removed.
• Qualifications: An interest in mountain books or literature, customer service skills.
• Training/Orientation: For new volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers).
• Date/Time: Various shifts, Thursday, November 6, until Sunday, November 9.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule B.

On Demand Room Attendant

• Volunteer Role: Volunteers will be responsible for restricting access to Screening Room to those individuals with passes, assisting guests with signing out films and operating equipment, and ensuring the smooth operation of our On Demand Screening Room.
• Qualifications: General knowledge of technical equipment (DVD player, headphones, television), customer service skills.
• Training/Orientation: For new volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers).
• Date/Time: Various shifts, Thursday, November 6, until Sunday, November 9.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule A.

Book Fair Attendant

• Volunteer Role: Book Fair Attendants support the Festival by selling books.
• Qualifications: General knowledge of The Banff Centre and our facilities, customer service skills, experience handling cash.
• Training/Orientation: For new volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers).
• Date/Time: Various shifts, Thursday, November 6, until Sunday, November 9.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule B.

Driver

• Volunteer Role: Drivers provide transportation for festival guests around town and to/from the Calgary. Drivers also and pick up and deliver equipment.
• Qualifications: Excellent driving record, customer service skills, ability to read maps and follow directions
• Training/Orientation: For new volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers).
• Date/Time: Various shifts, Thursday, October 30, until Monday, November 10. Drivers are placed on a contact list and called when a shift becomes available.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule B.

Behind-the-Scenes Crew

• Volunteer Role: Volunteers will assist Festival staff with the behind-the-scenes details. This may include assisting in "odd jobs" such aspreparing guest packages, answering phones, running errands, copying/faxing, hanging signs, organizing displays, and more. If you’ve ever wondered how a festival this big comes together, this is the volunteer oppoprtunity for you!
• Qualifications: General knowledge of The Banff Centre and our facilities, organization skills, customer service skills, experience with office equipment (phone, copier), experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel)
• Training/Orientation: For new volunteers, there is a mandatory Volunteer Orientation (date and time to be announced).
• Time Commitment: New volunteers must commit a minimum of 12 hours during festival week (8 hours for returning volunteers). Because of the nature of this position, preference will be given to volunteers who are able to do more than the minimum commitment.
• Date/Time: Various shifts, Monday, October 27, until Monday, November 10.
• Rewards: Volunteer Rewards Schedule B.