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Multiple volunteer roles are available for Cambridge Winterfest between November 22 and December 31, 2024.  The minimum age to volunteer is 13 years of age. Most events take place outside so please dress warmly. Please sign up for the shift(s) you want to volunteer for. Once you complete the form, click the "submit" button at the bottom and you will then be successfully scheduled for your shift(s). Staff will follow-up with volunteers closer to your scheduled shift(s). Please ensure your contact information is typed into the application form correctly. 

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

CPKC Holiday Train 

Date: Sunday November 24, 2024
Location: Malcolm Street Train Station
Shifts: 1:00 to 6:00 pm
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: Friday November 22, 2024
Location: Cambridge City Hall
Shift: 4:00 to 10:00 pm

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: Friday, December 6, 2024
Location: Hespeler Village
Shift: 3:00 to 9:00 pm

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 December 13 to Sunday December 15, 2024 
Location: Cambridge City Hall
Shifts:  Friday December 13 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
             Saturday Dec ember 14 - 7:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:00 pm to 4:15 pm
             Sunday December 15 - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, 1:00 to 4 pm and 3:00 to 7:00 pm

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: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Location: Hespeler Arena
Shifts: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm and 1:30 to 8:00 pm
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 do not require skates as this is not an on-ice volunteer role
  • Event helpers
  • Elevator attendant

*Please note, the shifts for New Year's Eve are at times not loading on the volunteer application properly. For assistance in signing up for these shifts, you can email event staff.  

What to Wear at Winterfest

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. 

Contact Us

If you have questions about volunteering with Winterfest please email the Volunteer Coordinator. We can't wait to hear from you. 

 Winterfest Sponsors & Partners

The festival is successful because of partnerships that we have with our local sponsors. We thank all of you for your support!

To become an event sponsor or partner, email the Event Staff or call 519-623-1340 ext. 4277.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!

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