Discover Opportunities

If you are interested in assisting with one of the volunteer positions listed below, please click on "Fill in an application" under the heading "I would like to volunteer". If you have questions prior to applying, please email volunteers@barrielibrary.ca

Barrie Dragon Boat Volunteer Positions:

• Dock Marshall - Assist paddlers in and out of dragon boats
• General Festival Assistant - Fill in where we need you most
• Green Team Member - Help keep the festival grounds clean
• Hydration Station Attendant - Assist paddlers fill their water bottles
• Parking Crew - Control access to our limited parking area
• Photographer - Capture the day and share your photos
• Results Recorder - Assist festival staff keep track of race winners
• Results Runner - Run results from the festival officiants to festival staff
• Site Crew - Assist with site set-up and tear down
• Team Marshall - Ensure teams are organized prior to their races
• Team Registration - Help to register teams on festival morning
• Volunteer Administration - Help to oversee volunteer activities

*All volunteer shifts associated with the Barrie Public Library's Dragon Boat Festival will be posted for the public in June.

Those who have not volunteered at the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival in the past must also attend a mandatory VIRTUAL volunteer orientation - Wednesday July 27th from 6:30pm-7:30pm. A meeting link will be emailed to all new volunteers 1 week prior to the orientation.