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Volunteer with Winterfest

Multiple volunteer roles are available for Cambridge Celebrates Winterfest (formerly Christmas in Cambridge) between Nov 23 and Dec 31, 2023. The minimum age to volunteer is 13 years of age. Most events take place outside so please dress warmly. Please ensure that you select a volunteer role that you are applying for. Once you complete the form, click the submit button at the bottom. A staff person will be in contact with you. Please ensure your contact information is entered accurately.

If your availability changes after your application is submitted, email the event staff to notify them of the change, please do not submit a new volunteer application.

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CPKC Holiday Train

Date: Thurs Nov 23
Location: Malcolm Street Train Station
Volunteer roles:

Setup & takedown of event
Accessible seating area monitor
Costumed characters/mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
Parking attendant
Railway monitor
Event helpers

Phil Kline's Unsilent Night
Date: Fri Nov 24, 2023
Location: Cambridge City Hall
Volunteer roles:

Site (assist with setup, take down, keep site clean)
Costumed characters/mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
Monitoring and running music stations
Monitor light displays
Be a guide on the walk
Event helpers

Music & Lights in the Village
Date: Fri, Dec 1, 2023
Location: Hespeler Village
Volunteer roles:

Setup & takedown of event
Costumed characters/mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
Handing out goody bags/programs
Event helpers

Cambridge Christmas Market
Dates: Friday Dec 8, Sat Dec 9 and Sun Dec 10, 2023
Location: Cambridge City Hall
Volunteer roles:

Information Booth (answer questions, hand out information about Winterfest events)

Site (assist with setup, take down, keep site clean)

Floor monitor (perform floor counts every hour, answer questions from vendors/shoppers)
Greeter (welcome shoppers, answer questions, hand out programs, direct shoppers to certain booths)
Event helpers
Friday shift is a setup shift only. The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday.

New Year's Eve Party
Date: Sun, Dec 31, 2023
Location: Hespeler Arena
Volunteer roles:

Site (assist with setup, take down, keep site clean)
Crafts (greet participants, explain activity, ensure craft area is clean)
Costumed characters/mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
Running interactive games/activities (greet participants, explain activity, ensure equipment stays in good condition)
Greeter (welcome attendees, answer questions, direct attendees to activities, count attendees as they come in the door)
Hand out wristbands for ice times
Ice rink attendees (confirm skater wristbands correspond to the correct ice time, hand out glow sticks, answer questions) *volunteers will not require skates as this is not an on-ice volunteer role
Event helpers
Elevator attendant

Most events occur outside, but we often work inside as well. Please dress for any potential weather. Dressing in layers is very helpful. Events are only cancelled due to very extreme weather and volunteers will be notified by staff in advance of shift. If a volunteer shows up without proper warm clothes, they will be sent home and not able to work. Warm-up zones will be provided when possible.

Group & Corporate Volunteers

Corporate and group volunteer opportunities are possible with the festival; on event days or during setup and takedown (may occur on non event days) . Email the Volunteer Coordinator for more information and to discuss possible opportunities.