Bring the Festival to Life—Volunteer at Kaleido!

Bring your energy, creativity, and community spirit to the Kaleido Family Arts Festival! We’re seeking volunteers for a wide range of roles—from helping with kids’ activities, greeting guests, and setting up art installations to running sound gear, supporting artists, and serving food. Whether you love working with your hands, interacting with the public, or staying behind the scenes, we’ve got a spot for you.

Volunteer Crews Include:
Artisan Market – Support vendors and keep the market tidy
Audio & Tech – Transport and set up sound gear (must lift 20 lbs)
Balloon Crew – Inflate and tie balloons (hand strength/stamina required)
Bartenders – Serve in the beer gardens (ProServe required)
Concession Crew – Serve food and beverages at  the festival ; provide friendly customer service and help maintain a clean area
Family Fun Zone – Supervise children’s outdoor activities
Fire Crew – Light/monitor fire pits and haul wood
Fundraising – 50/50 Raffle & Donation Tubes – Engage patrons, handle sales or monitor donation stations
Gallery Crew – Host and monitor the art gallery
Green Team – Help keep the site clean and manage waste
Info & Merch – Distribute programs, sell merch, answer questions
Indoor Family Workshops – Support hosts and families
Installation Crew – Oversee and explain art installations
Kitchen Crew – Help prepare meals for volunteers and artists
Lantern Crew – Set up lanterns for Friday parade and Saturday Night
Pancake Breakfast (Sat AM) – Help cook and serve breakfast outdoors
Performer Lounge – Tend to artist needs and lounge setup (must lift 20 lbs)
Security – Monitor beer gardens, stages, roadblocks (18+ only)
Signage Crew – Hang signs and sponsor banners
Site Crew – Set up/take down site infrastructure (lift 20 lbs)
Stage Management – Help bands and stage techs with changeovers
Street Fun Crew – Engage patrons in playful activities
Indigenous Village Crew – Host guests in our cultural village
Tim Hortons Runners – Deliver refreshments to volunteer lounge (SUV or van required)
Volunteer Check-In – Welcome and check in volunteers (basic computer skills needed)
Volunteer Lounge Crew – Serve meals and tidy the space
Volunteer Support Crew – Assist volunteers and keep lounge stocked

Find your fit and help us make magic happen!