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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers

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We're here for all the info you need about the CFMF, Block Heater & Festival Hall volunteer programs.

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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Exciting news—applications are open for our Volunteer Services Co-Manager position! This is a full-time position and you can find more information and apply through our website—https://buff.ly/3KMzoUf For best consideration, please apply by 11:59pm on September 27, 2026. 📸 : @citizenblitz
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
And that's a wrap! 🎉 Our volunteer community means so much to us, the city and beyond. We'd love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes and fill out our volunteer survey which you can find in today's newsletter. Until next time!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Hiya, volunteers! It's the final day, but the fun is far from over. Swipe through the slides to see what's on the menu for both your taste buds and your earbuds. 🎨 Heather Buchanan
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
We're at the half way mark, volunteers! Saturday is always great because it feels like the entire city comes down to the island. Check out the following slides for what's happening. 🎨 Heather Buchanan
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
What a fantastic start to the fest! Check out the slides for some of today's deets. 🎨 Heather Buchanan
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Day 1 has arrived and we cannot wait to see you. Here’s some important info for today’s festivities 🎨 : Heather Buchanan
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Ensure you have all the essentials before getting to the Island. You may be sent home to grab anything you’ve forgotten. Crew specific requirements will be communicated by your Crew Coordinators. Do not forget to wear your closed-toed shoes! 📸: Paul Fesko
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Your Crew Coordinators has sent you an email with info for your site walk, including the meeting time and location. Please do not bike or drive onto the island as it is an active worksite. Safety first! Questions? Email your Crew Coordinators or vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com 📸: Lisa Amos
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎉 The annual photo & t-shirt contest is back! We’re looking for entries in two categories: Best Festival Photo & Best T-Shirt Design. To enter, email your photo or t-shirt design to vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com with the subject line “CFMF 2025 Photo Contest. We’ll contact the winners in August!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The 47th Calgary Folk Fest is just around the corner. You can make a difference by volunteering with the Hospitality Site Crew! The Hospitality Site crew is responsible for the set-up, maintenance and teardown of the Hospitality area. Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com to learn more 📸 Paul Fesko
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We enjoyed seeing so many volunteers at Package Pickup the other day! There’s one more chance to pick up your Volunteer Package, July 15 from 5-8 PM at Festival Hall. We’ll see you there! 📸: Mitra Samavaki
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📦 It’s package pickup time! Volunteers, stop by Festival Hall on July 12 from 12–5 PM or July 15 from 5–8 PM to pick up your t-shirt and other goodies. We can’t wait to see you! Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com to learn more. 📸: Lucia Juliao
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Volunteer with our Hospitality Site Crew to help build and maintain the spaces that keep our volunteers, artists, and crew energized. The Hospitality Site crew is responsible for the set-up, maintenance and teardown of the Hospitality area. Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com 📸: Benj Bergado
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🎟️ Did you know? Calgary Folk Fest volunteers receive 10% off ticket purchases for family and friends! It's just one of the many perks of being part of our incredible volunteer community. 💛 Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com to learn more. 📸: Ron Sparrow
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
♻️Join the crew keeping the festival clean, green, and running smoothly. The Waste Diversion crew is responsible for managing all waste generated on the festival grounds throughout the duration of the festival. Interested?nEmail vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com 📸: Ron Sparrow
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
📦️ It’s package pickup time! Stop by Festival Hall on July 12 from 12–5 PM or July 15 from 5–8 PM to pick up your swag. We can’t wait to see you!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Recruit new volunteers and you could win a $300 gift card to Elements Outfitters! Once your recruit signs up, email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com with their name. Already recruited someone? Send us their name(s)—they count too! Winner announced post-festival. 📸: Benj Bergado
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Some volunteer crews require certifications such as Safe Food Handling, ProServe, or a valid Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract. If your crew requires any of these certifications, Volunteer Support and your Crew Coordinators will contact you by email with submission details. 📸: Paul Fesko
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Looking for a crew with volunteer opportunities before and after the Festival? The Set-Up & Strike crew is responsible for building and dismantling the Festival site, including tents. Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com to learn more. 📸: Benj Bergado
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🎟️ Did you know? Calgary Folk Fest volunteers receive 10% off ticket purchases for family and friends! It's just one of the many perks of being part of our incredible volunteer community. 💛 Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com to learn more. 📸: Benj Bergado
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Join us tonight at 6:30PM on Zoom for our Managing Volunteer Success workshop! This interactive session will explore practical strategies for conflict resolution, volunteer engagement, and effective leadership. Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com for more information. Photo by: Benj Bergado
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The friendly smiles of our Main Gate Security volunteers are often the first welcome and the final farewell guests experience at the Festival. Their warmth helps create a positive experience from start to finish Interested? Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com for more information Photo: Chi Tang
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We’ve opened up another online New Volunteer Orientation session. Join us on July 2 at 6:30 PM on Zoom to discover how you can contribute to the Calgary Folk Festival this summer. Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com to RSSVP. 📸: James Stangroom
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
In partnership with Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary (AAWC), Festival Hall is hosting an Indigenous singer songwriter’s circle on June 16. Check out this free family event!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A huge thank you to our Festival Hall volunteers! From the first ticket scanned to the last piece of merch sold, your hard work and enthusiasm makes all the difference. You are the backbone of Festival Hall. We appreciate you! Photographer: Paul Fesko
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The Calgary Folk Fest is currently recruiting Tents Crew volunteers. The Tents crew is responsible for the set up and strike of the Festival stages and large Festival tents. Interested? Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com for more information. Photo by: Paul Fesko
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Want to help keep the Festival safe and welcoming? Join our Main Gate Security crew! This team helps at the main entrance, monitors emergency exits, and supports a smooth and safe experience for everyone on site. Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com for more information. 📷: Shelanda Kujala
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We’re on the lookout for people to join our Site Logistics crew. If you’re comfortable driving a 3-5 ton cube van, transporting and distributing equipment off and on the island then this could be the crew for you! If interested, please email us at vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com 📷: @sparrow_ron
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We are on the lookout for new faces to join our videography team this summer. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a diverse group of talented folk capturing the spirit and community of our festival. If interested, email us at vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com for more information.
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Are you a returning volunteer at Calgary Folk Fest? Make sure you have confirmed yourself before tomorrow at noon! All volunteers left unconfirmed will be marked ‘Recontact’ and you will stop receiving our newsletter updates. 📷: Mitra Samavaki
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Do you love free food? Being part of a community of music lovers? The Psychedelic Furs?! Well great news, we are currently looking for new folkies to join our volunteer tribe! For more info check out calgaryfolkfest.com/get-involved/volunteer 📷: Lucia Juliao
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We are pleased to announce this years slate of community trainings to help bolster your skillset! Check the latest newsletter for RSVPs and more info about these great workshops. 🎨Heather Buchanan
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Safer Spaces workshop -
May 5
Anti-Racism workshop -
May 26
Safer Spaces workshop -
June 9
Stages workshop -
June 11
Engaging Vulnerable Persons workshop - June 30
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Happy National Volunteer Week! Calgary Folk Fest, Block Heater and our events at Festival Hall simply could not be done without all the time, effort and passion you donate. This year, Volunteer Calgary has some great free events throughout the week that you are invited to. Check out our newsletter!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Our lineup just dropped! Check out all amazing artists coming to Prince's Island Park this summer🎵 Reminder that active volunteers get a 10% discount for friends and family purchasing tickets! Email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com and we will send you the discount. 🎨Artwork by Heather Buchanan
This year's artwork by Heather Buchanan, feature a cartoon car and dog lying on a tarp. Image shows this year's lineup along with a cartoon cat and fish.
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Attention Folkies! New volunteer applications are now open 🎉 Know a friend or family member who’d love to be part of the fun? Send them our way! They can sign up here: buff.ly/6kW4d6P Please note: the minimum age to volunteer at CFMF is 13.
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This year, we’re keeping the love close to home. With two exciting draws — The Golden Tarp Prize Package & the Grand Prize “Support CFMF While Supporting Local” Package — every ticket is a chance to win and a chance to give back to your community. Check out buff.ly/TApWLfj for more details!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Returning volunteers: Have you confirmed yourself on your crew yet? You have until April 3 to confirm. After that, we’ll start welcoming glorious new volunteers to join the folkie family. If you have any questions, you can always email vsupport@calgaryfolkfest.com 📸 : @Tangroo
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We’re starting to accept crew transfers today. If you’re accepted to a new crew, you’ll receive an email with more details. Reminder to all unconfirmed volunteers: Kindly confirm your spot on your previous crews before April 3. 📸 : @caydencephotographyresidential
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Wishing all of you a very happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 Huge thanks to the amazing team at @bigrockbrewery for helping our volunteers keep the beverages flowing on the island — from alcoholic to non-alcoholic — all delivered with their signature flair. Three cheers to volunteers!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Welcome back, volunteers! We’re excited to share that the CFMF 2026 portal will be opening soon. If you’ve volunteered in the past two years, please watch your email for details on confirming your status for this summer. 📸 : jcsphoto.ca
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Thank you to Scott and his team at The Dogfather for keeping us fed both off and on the island! We recently had a celebration of our managers and coordinators, featuring his signature hot dog buffet and name that tune bingo. 📸 : @pfesko
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to our Block Heater volunteers for bringing another winter festival to life. Keep an eye on your inbox for the volunteer survey. Complete it by Saturday, February 28 at 11:59pm and you’ll be entered into a raffle for some pretty cool prizes. 📸 : @sparrow_ron, @pfesko
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Today is the last day of Block Heater. A little bittersweet but all good things must come to an end. That being said, today is going to be jam-packed with music, activities, film and friends. Make sure to take some time to appreciate the world around you that you helped create.
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Day two has arrived and we’re over the moon to bring the festivities to The Confluence. Three stages of tunes, with film programming in the Burns West Theatre — what a treat!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Heya Block Heater volunteers, The day is finally here — day one of Block Heater 2026! The party begins tonight at Festival Hall then it’s onto The Confluence for two days of magic. Viva la Block Heater!
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Block Heater is 1 sleep away — whoa! Here’s what you’ll need to make sure you’re set up for success: Volunteer badge Volunteer shirt Volunteer handbook Face mask (optional) Jacket, mitts & toque Reusable water bottle Great attitude and excitement for the big line up! 📸 : @sparrow_ron
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Tonight is your final opportunity to pick up your Block Heater package. Pickup will take place at The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE) from 5–8pm. We will also be holding training at 6pm for everyone on the Door, Raffle, and Cashiers crews. 📸 : @sparrow_ron
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Our Block Heater 50/50 is now live! Did you know that volunteers are eligible to purchase tickets, and have often won the big jackpot in the past? If you see one of our amazing raffle sellers, grab a ticket for your chance at the pot! 📸 : @mitra_samavaki
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Hiya Block Heater volunteers! Please review your assigned training dates for Block Heater 2026. These individual training sessions will take no more than an hour and will coincide with your package pick-up — two birds, one snowball❄️ 📸 : @sparrow_ron
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Calgary Folk Music Festival Volunteers @cfmfvolunteers.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Volunteer package pick-up for Block Heater 2026 is just around the corner! Package pick-up will take place at The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE) on: Sunday, February 1 from noon–5pm & Tuesday, February 3 from 5–8pm. Thank you, volunteers! 📸 : @sparrow_ron
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