2026 JazzFest Volunteer Form

  • Volunteer At JazzFest

    2026 Edmonton International Jazz Festival

  • Thank you for your interest in the Edmonton International Jazz Festival volunteer program.

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    AT THIS TIME OUR VOLUNTEER ROSTER IS FULL

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    This year's festival runs from June 19 – 28, 2026,
    at various locations around town.      

    With a variety of volunteer positions, Jazzfest offers opportunites to  experience live jazz, meet new people, and be part of the dynamic team delivering the city's summer jazz festival.

    We do ask that volunteers commit to
    a minimum of 3 shifts or 12 hours,
    but in certain cases accommodations may  be made!

    We strives to provide Friends of the EJFS, including our volunteers, an environment free of bullying, harassment, violence, and discrimination. As a volunteer you are expected to adhere to EJFS’s Code Of Conduct and you are entitled to the rights it offers you.  

     We look forward to getting to know you.

  • KEY DETAILS

  • PERSONAL INFO

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  • HEALTH & ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

  • If you require any accessibility support, please let us know below. We aim to make our programs as inclusive as possible, and will do our best to support you through the process.*

  • Emergency Contact

    In case of emergency on site, who can we contact?
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  • Covid Waiver

  • YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Volunteer Goals: What would you like to get out of your volunteer experience with JazzFest? (Check all that apply)

  • Are you comfortable handling cash?*
  • Are you comfortable using electronic devices with easy-to navigate apps to?*
  • Are you interested in volunteering outside of the festival dates of June 19th-28th? (ex. Festival set-up/tear-down, putting up posters, assisting with admin, organizing merch, etc.)? If yes, please share how you would like to help and how much time you could offer*

  • Reference

    Please provide a reference who can support your application.
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  • CREW INTEREST & AVAILABILITY

  • Please review the Volunteer Description of Duties when making your selection.

  • Which area(s) do you feel your experience or skill sets could support on the Festival volunteer team? Please note that previous volunteer experience is not required for many volunteer roles. If you're interested in supporting the media team with content capture, please include a link to (samples of) your work. You may select up to 5 areas. Please provide more context on your related experience in the space provided below.*

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    Please identify the days and time frames you are available to help out...

  • Friday, June 19*
  • Saturday, June 20*
  • Sunday, June 21*
  • Monday, June 22*
  • Tuesday, June 23*
  • Wednesday, June 24*
  • Thursday, June 25*
  • Friday, June 26*
  • Saturday, June 27*
  • Sunday, June 28*

  • AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK

  • For positions working in c lose proximity to the artists, the vulnerable sector and/or cash, we may require a criminal records check. Please answer the following questions:

  • VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

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    As a volunteer, I agree:

    • To adhere to the Festival rules and procedures and abide by the EJFS Code Of Conduct.
    • To be a team player and conduct myself in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner when dealing with the public, artists, staff and other volunteers.
    • Act as an ambassador for the Festival to the public using the information provided by the Festival.
    • Commit to a minimum of 3 shifts or 12 hours over the course of the Festival, this may include pre-/post-festival shifts.
    • To wear my 2026 Festival volunteer shirt and required gear for the duration of each active shift.
    • Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early for your shift and let your Crew Leader or Coordinator know you’re there, ready to go and prepared to stay for your scheduled shift
    • Let your Crew Leader or volunteer team know if you are uncomfortable with a task you’re asked to do.
    • Let your volunteer team know at least 72 hours in advance if you need to cancel/change a shift.
    • To not hold the Festival or any of its representatives liable for any injury or loss to my person or property that may occur.
    • Remain sober while on shift at the Festival. Intoxication of any kind is not permitted.
    • That any violation of rules or policies, written or oral, may result in termination of my volunteer duties.
    • To grant the Festival permission to take and use photo taken over the course of the event for recognition and/or promotional purposes.

    As a volunteer you are entitled:

    • To be treated with respect.
    • To be treated fairly.
    • To be properly informed about the Festival, its expectations, procedures
      and policies.
    • To feel comfortable with your designated tasks.

    The Edmonton International Jazz Festival agrees to:

    • Protect your personal information in accordance with Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) Acts.
    • Provide adequate information for you to be meet designated tasks and responsibilities.
    • Recognize you for your contribution.
    • Provide you with one(1) commorative Festival t-shirt 
    • Extend an invitation to the EJFS Volunteer Appreciation Event. 
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