We are looking for a few special people to help create the 2024 Festival. If any of these volunteer positions appeal to you, please email your interest to the planning team at info@manitobafibrefestival.com by March 30. Thank you!
Demonstrations and Special Displays Coordinator
Timeframe: April to September
Preparation:
Communicate with demonstration and education display organizers as well as organizers of art shows and special displays
Collate display and set up requirements; provide to site coordinator
At the Festival:
Be onsite for set-up
Work with volunteer team to ensure that demonstrators’ needs are met throughout the Festival
After the Festival:
Follow up with demo and display participants (thanks, feedback)
Required knowledge and skills:
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Possess excellent problem-solving skills
Merchandise Coordinator
Timeframe: April to September
Preparation::
Research merchandising ideas suggested by the planning team
Determine pricing of merchandise
Design displays for merchandise
Provide photos and descriptions for website and media posts
At the Festival:
- Work with volunteers to set up and run the merchandise table
Required knowledge and skills:
Experience with Square point of sale system
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational and logistical skills
Photographers
We are looking for several volunteer photographers working various shifts to document the event.
Timeframe: One meeting prior to Festival, plus covering the event September 6 & 7, 2024
Tasks at the Festival:
Capture memorable and(or) assigned moments and events to be used for promotional use and archival purposes.
Agree that both Photographer and Manitoba Fibre Festival are full owners of media shot while on site.
Keep an organized shot list describing images shot
Sign photo release for images of individuals (MBFF will provide)
Download drop media prior to end of shift on portable Manitoba Fibre Fest drive
Required knowledge and skills:
Volunteer photographers must be at least 18 years of age
Professional or current student Photography skill
Own and be responsible for their own Photography gear
Able to shoot in low light, challenging lighting situations
Be able to manage and edit numerous digital files and remit to the MBFF within 2 weeks of the Festival
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, when connecting with Festival patrons
Understand that the volunteer position may involve multiple hours of walking and standing on concrete floor and may be physically demanding.
Good general knowledge of the Festival is an asset (not required)