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Volunteer with Winterfest

Multiple volunteer roles are available for Cambridge Celebrates Winterfest (formerly Christmas in Cambridge) between Dec 1 and Dec 31. Events take place outside so please dress warmly. Warm-up zones will be provided. Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older.

Winter Illumination Kick-off

Wed Dec 1
3 locations; Cambridge City Hall (outside) - 50 Dickson St, Central Park - 615 King St E and Hespeler Town Hall - 11 Tannery St E. *Please indicate on your application which location is your preference
Shift: 5 to 8 pm
Event is outside, please dress warmly
Learn more about the event on the event's webpage

Cambridge Christmas Market

Sat Dec 11
Cambridge City Hall (outside) - 50 Dickson St
Shifts: various shifts from 6 am until 5 pm
Event is outside, please dress warmly
Learn more about the event on the event's webpage

New Year's Eve Skate

With the recent announcement from Region of Waterloo Public Health confirming cases of the Omicron variant among region residents, the community is being asked to reduce all non-essential contact with others. As a result, we made the difficult decision to cancel the Winterfest New Year’s Eve Skate event.

Fri Dec 31
Hespeler Arena - 640 Ellis Road
Shift: 3 to 9 pm
Event is inside but the arena is cold so please dress warm
Learn more about the event on the event's webpage

Volunteer roles/duties for Winterfest include; event greeter, mascot, mascot assistant, event setup/takedown and customer service .

Important COVID-19 Information

To provide a safe environment for all, COVID-19 vaccinations or testing will be required of all festival volunteers. Volunteers will need to attest online that you are fully vaccinated, or have tested negative within 48 hours of each volunteer shift.
Volunteers will be provided with a medical mask and goggles that must be worn during their shift(s).

If you have questions about volunteering with Winterfest please email the Volunteer Coordinator.

Festival Sponsors and Partners

The festival is successful because of partnerships that we have with our local sponsors. To become an event sponsor or partner, email the Event Staff or call (519) 740-4681 ext. 4277.