Get Involved
There are many opportunities to help out!
Do you have a passion for our community?
We are always looking to add more community-minded individuals to our Elmira Maple Syrup Festival volunteer list. There are many ways to get involved whether it is by becoming a Festival Committee Member or a Festival Day Volunteer. Check out the available positions and get involved with the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival!
Volunteers are Needed!
Would you like to be part of the World’s Largest One Day Maple Syrup Festival, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records? The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is comprised of an incredible team of 2400+ volunteers who have grown this festival into the world-class event it is. As a volunteer, you will have an opportunity to meet fascinating people, while you sample the cultural diversity of the food, music and community fellowship that our festival provides. High School students can also complete their Ontario community service hours.
If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the form below and click Submit to send it to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Questions? Please email the Volunteer Coordinator: Volunteer@ElmiraMapleSyrupFestival.com
Committee Postitions Available
Volunteer Coordinator
Role Description: The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Committee is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of Volunteer Coordinator. This is a critical role in the successful execution of the annual Elmira Maple Syrup Festival.
The Volunteer Coordinator would be responsible for the following tasks:
- Source and recruit volunteers through various platforms (email, community organizations, etc.)
- Complete the volunteer intake package and provide the necessary information for volunteers
- Schedule volunteers appropriately to fulfill the responsibilities of their role
- Provide support for volunteers as necessary on festival day
- Develop volunteer role descriptions in conjunction with the sub-committee lead(s)
- Communicate frequently with volunteers and sub-committee lead(s) to ensure the placement is meeting the needs of the program and the volunteer
- Plan appropriate volunteer recognition initiatives
Skills required to be a successful applicant:
- Advanced organization skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Strict attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Online Ticket Sales Coordinator
Role Description: The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Committee is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of Online Ticket Sales Coordinator. This role is critical to the success of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival’s pre-sale success.
The Online Ticket Sales Coordinator would be responsible for the following tasks:
- Coordinate and implement ticket sales to be posted on the festival website. You will be liaising closely with the Website Coordinator and multiple sub-committee leaders, to ensure content is accurately sold to the public
- Maintain adequate documentation for all sales and follow control framework to ensure records are updated on festival day
- Set up and track key sale metrics and regularly report on performance
- Work collaboratively with our external web development vendors to identify and address
technical issues and bugs - Assist Website Coordinator with certain web responsibilities
Skills required to be a successful applicant:
- Advanced organization skills
- Ability to adhere to control functions
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Strict attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ticket Booth Coordinator
Role Description: The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Committee is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of Ticket Booth Coordinator. This role is critical to the success of the operations on the day of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. The Ticket Booth Coordinator would be responsible for the following tasks:
- Facilitate Volunteers on festival day to staff ticket booths to make sales at various venues, working closely with the Volunteer Coordinator
- Coordinate cash collections for the festival and maintain floats at all ticket booths
- Follow and enforce control protocols for handling cash on festival day
- Provide support for volunteers as necessary on festival day
- Communicate frequently with volunteers and sub-committee lead(s) on festival day to ensure uninterrupted ticket sales
Skills Required to be a successful applicant:
- Advanced organization skills
- Ability to adhere to control functions
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Strict attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
