The 2025 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival - June 17-22


Welcome to the Volunteer Sign-Up for Jazz Fest 2025!

If you are interested in joining Jazz Winnipeg as a volunteer for the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival - you have come to the right place! 

New volunteers are invited to fill in an application starting April 2nd.

Please complete your application prior to May 28th so we can ensure we can find a spot for you in the crews that still require volunteers. 

*If you have already applied, or are a returning volunteer, you should have heard from one of our dedicated volunteer coordinators. If not, feel free to get in touch with Lorraine at volunteercoordinator@jazzwinnipeg.com and she will get you started. 

Want to know more? 

Keep on scrolling down to see pictures and more details about the tasks and skills needed for each crew listed below. 

Training is provided. You will get a free t-shirt -- have the time of your life, meet lots of fun new people, as you contribute to the vibrancy of our city. We look forward to welcoming you to our terrific team of volunteers. The Jazz Fest is a fabulous inclusive event -- and we welcome you to be an important part of its success. 

VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE 2024 VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK for more information. (This will be updated in May in time for our 2025 festival.) 

Time Commitment? 

*Time commitment: We respectfully ask all Jazz Winnipeg Volunteers to commit to a minimum of 12 - 16 volunteer hours over the course of the 6-day festival and attend 1.5 hours of training. Shifts typically range from 3 hours to 5 hours, depending on the crew. 

Jazz Winnipeg is the proud producer of the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival in downtown Winnipeg. The festival relies on a huge team of volunteers like you to make this annual urban festival possible. Thank you and welcome!

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Volunteer Crews

Enviro

 

Are you “Green Minded” and love live music? If so, the Enviro Crew is the perfect place for you. As an environmental ambassador, you get to move around during concerts, maintaining the cleanliness of the outdoor venues. This includes the areas around the stages, beer gardens, and vendor area at Old Market Square or other outdoor jazz venues.

Duties

  • Empty & sort garbage and recycling containers throughout the site.
  • Act as a Festival Ambassador as you go about your duties.
  • Encourage patrons to use the waste reduction facilities, such as recycling bins.
  • Re-stock toilet paper in porta potties.
  • Ability to do some heavy lifting is an asset, but not required of all crew members.
  • Ideally participate in the final clean up during tear-down at the last night of the Festival.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Able to maneouvre on site without assistance.
  • Ability to work as a team and on your own.
  • Knowledge of environmental issues an asset.

Requirements

  • You must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the Festival.
  • Must be prepared to work outside in all types of June weather.
  • Must be willing to walk for extended periods.
  • Abide by the Volunteer Code of Ethics and all policies referenced in the Jazz Winnipeg Volunteer Handbook.

Time Commitment

  • Attend one orientation meeting prior to the start of the festival (~1.5 hours).
  • Volunteer at least 12-16 hours (in 3 or 4 hour shifts) during the Festival.
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Event Safety

Event Safety Crew volunteers are considered festival safety ambassadors. Crew members function as the eyes and ears of the event, monitoring crowds to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all spectators. Safety crew volunteers work at various locations throughout the Festival and follow the Event Safety Volunteer No Force Policy.

Duties

  • Act as the eyes and ears of the Festival and keep a look out during the festival.
  • Assist with crowd control and restrict access to backstage areas, and other areas as assigned.
  • Help ensure the safety of volunteers, Festival attendees, Jazz Winnipeg merchandise and equipment.
  • Act as an ambassador promoting the Jazz Festival. 
  • Notify the Event Safety Crew Coordinator, professional security team, or Jazz Winnipeg staff of any safety issues that arise.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Ability to work with a team.  
  • Flexible and adaptable nature.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements

  • You must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the Festival.
  • Must be prepared to work outside in all types of June weather.
  • Must be willing to stand for extended periods during your shift.
  • Understand and abide by the Event Safety Volunteer No Force Policy. 
  • Abide by the Volunteer Code of Ethics and all policies referenced in the Jazz Winnipeg Volunteer Handbook.

Time Commitment

  • Attend one orientation meeting prior to the start of the festival (~1.5 hours).
  • Volunteer at least 12-16 hours (in 4 to 6 hour shifts) during the Festival.
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Mandate

Jazz Winnipeg champions jazz music in its myriad expressions through presentation, promotion, community outreach, education and audience engagement. Jazz Winnipeg is a non-profit organization bringing people together through the art of jazz. Producers of the annual TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival.