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Tour Guides play an important role in The Works Art & Design Festival on Churchill Square. They allow festival patrons to experience the festival and art exhibits in an accessible way, encouraging reflection, dialogue, and a motivation for patrons to learn more about contemporary and local art.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

Tour Guide volunteers conduct a 1-1.5 hour engaging tour of the festival and art exhibits with members of the public. This position requires attendance to a TArt (Training in Art interpretation) session, provided for free by The Works.

This is a great role for volunteers looking to develop public speaking skills or to learn more in-depth about contemporary and local art and art interpretation, visual arts students wishing to expand art interpretation skills, or any community member looking for an introduction into the arts. As tours can be conducted with a single tour guide, or in pairs, this is a great position for those looking to volunteer together.

Tour guides must be available for a minimum of 2.5 consecutive hours. This is needed to ensure that tour guides have enough time to gather patrons for a tour, conduct the tour and return to Festival Site (Churchill Square). Outside of the minimum of 2.5 consecutive hours, this can be flexible

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

The Works Patio is an all-ages area that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages to visitors over the age of 18 and includes musical performances on the Works Street Stage. Patio Bar staff exchange drink tickets for cash/card, uphold AGLC rules, and serve Alcohol to festival Patrons. Depending on the amount of patrons, cashier and server duties may be split.
This role requires a valid Pro-Serve however, The Works may be able to assist in getting your Pro-Serve. Email or call us to learn more!

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

Exhibit Attendants play an important role The Works Art & Design Festival on Churchill Square. While the main duties include monitoring a specific art exhibit with another volunteer to ensure artwork is not damaged, lost, or stolen. This role also allows an opportunity to greet and interact with the general public about art or the festival itself.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

As attendants work in pairs, this is a great position for those looking to volunteer together as well as visual arts students wishing to expand art interpretation skills, or any community member looking for an introduction into the arts.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

Greeters are the first face patrons see on the Square! This role entails being stationed in pairs at each entrance of Churchill Square to greet the public, answer questions, and most importantly count patrons as they enter and leave the festival grounds with a mechanical counter.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

As greeters work in pairs, this is a great position for those looking to volunteer in pairs. This position is great for anyone enthusiastic about community or public art. Speaking English is NOT a requirement for this position.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

The Patio Gate Attendants are responsible for counting patrons as they enter and leave specific gates to ensure compliance with AGLC regulations. These volunteers also assist in ensuring AGLC rules are followed by ensuring no alcoholic drinks leave the Patio and general Patio rules are followed. Patio gate volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

As attendants work in pairs, this is a great position for those looking to volunteer together.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

Photographers play an integral role in The Works Art & Design Festival, using their skilled eyes to capture special moments and memories we can share with the world. As a volunteer photographer you document North America’s largest free outdoor art and design festival.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

Photographers must bring and use their own DSLR camera and attend The Works free photography orientation. Photographers experienced with crowd photography are encouraged to apply, though this is not necessary.

Duties include:
-Roam the festival grounds and capture the magic that is The Works festival.

-Solicit consent forms when taking recognizable photos of individuals.

-Managing data: labeling, sorting and transferring files to The Works staff or computers.

-Follow a shot list to take photos requested by the marketing department and photography team lead.

-Properly crediting artwork that appears in photographs.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

Family Programs Assistants assist the Family Programing Coordinator who comes up with different engaging crafts and activities for kids and families. Duties include encouraging fun and creativity for all patrons. This also includes doing art with families, encouraging patrons to be creative, ensuring a tidy space and that art supplies are not running low. While artists are encouraged to apply, it is not a requirement. Volunteers 18+ require references and may be subject to a Vulnerable Person’s Check.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

This position is great for educators, education students, or anyone that loves creativity and working with children. As well as visual arts students wishing to dive into the local art world, or any community member looking for an introduction into the arts. As assistants typically work in pairs, this is a great position for those looking to volunteer together.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

Information Tent volunteers play an important role in the smooth running of The Works Art & Design festival. They are stationed at the information tent to help and answer any questions or concerns from festival patrons. Due to the various types of activities that are part of this festival, the type and number of questions and inquiries may differ from day to day.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

This position is great for folks wishing to practice social skills, visual arts students wishing to dive into the local art world, or any community member looking for an introduction into the arts. As attendants work in pairs, this is a great position for those looking to volunteer together.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

Grounds maintenance volunteers keep the outdoor site of The Works Art & Design festival environmentally friendly and attractive for all patrons to enjoy. Volunteers are supplied with PPE such as gloves, bags with a long handle, and a Reacher grabber tool.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

This is a great position for those who do not desire to socialize or interact with the general public or other volunteers too much. This can also be a great position for those looking to volunteer together.

Apply today by going on our website www.theworks.ab.ca/volunteer, sending us an email at volunteer@theworks.ab.ca, or giving us a call at 780.426.2122 (ext. 230)

The Volunteer administration position is an important role in The Works Art & Design festival as they assist the volunteer coordinator prior, during, and after the festival depending on volunteer availability. While duties will differ day to day, it involves the more administrative side of the festival, assisting with volunteer sign-ins, relieving volunteers for breaks, and in general an extra pair of helping hands.

The Works Art & Design Festival is the most unique, free event of its kind. It attracts artists, designers and patrons from around the world – boosting the city’s energy and imagination at the start of each summer. Free to the public, The Works strives to create barrier free access to art and design. The 2023 Festival dates are July 7th-July 16.

This role is great for volunteers who are looking for more flexibility, developing administration skills, and are available prior to the festival dates. Ideally, these volunteers should have a high degree of familiarity with the festival and can be trusted with responsibilities that are above and beyond those required of other positions.

As this is a trusted position, a reference and/or familiarity with The Works is required.