Folklorama provides a variety of fun and engaging volunteer opportunities for our robust network of volunteers. Whether you would like to volunteer at one of our Pavilions, help out at one of our special events, or give us a hand at the Folklorama office, there are many ways to get involved.
Volunteer to be a Folklorama Tour Guide!
VIP Tour Guide Applications are closed for this year, thank you!
Other Opportunities
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2026 Folklorama Volunteer Sign-up Form
TEAM FOLKLORAMA
Team Folklorama, our volunteer program, provides a variety of fun and engaging volunteer opportunities to our robust network of volunteers. Opportunities include volunteering at one of our pavilions, special events, and assisting in our Folklorama office! There are many benefits to volunteering, including being part of a new community, increased confidence, networking opportunities, supporting local organizations, and learning about new cultures. There are also tangible benefits like passes to pavilions, discounts on group tours, and more!
FOLKLORAMA YOUTH COUNCIL
The role of the Folklorama Youth Council (FYC) is to come up with new initiatives for Team Folklorama that live the mission and vision of the organization, plan and execute Team Folklorama Events in line with these initiatives and invite and encourage youth to participate in and attend events by sharing with their personal and professional networks. The purpose of all Team Folklorama events is to engage and encourage the participation of youth in Folklorama as a whole, outside of Festival months and throughout the year to ensure succession occurs and the organization thrives for years to come.
Ambassador General:
For more information about the Ambassador General program please contact Katie Rekus at krekus@folklorama.ca
Eligibility Requirements
| Age Requirements | · Youth: must be between 14 and 17 years old as of August 1, of the current year.
·Adults: must be at least 18 years old as of August 1, of the current year. |
| Youth and Adults | · Must be a Pavilion Ambassador with a Pavilion from the most recent Festival.
· After Phase 1 interviews, should they be selected to move forward, they must be available in person to participate in Phase 2 of the Ambassadors General Competition. · Must be available to attend most Folklorama functions. · Live in or near Winnipeg to attend required events · Cannot have been an Ambassador General in the past three years. · Must have cultural attire and wear it as required. · Upon winning the competition, must sign an eligibility form acknowledging and accepting the terms and conditions of office, and refrain from volunteering in their respective Pavilion during the two weeks of the Festival. |
| Youth-Specific Requirements
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· Required to attend and participate in all Youth Council meetings and functions and promote Team Folklorama participation with youth volunteers.
· Must have a parent/guardian sign a consent form allowing participation and accepting the responsibilities of office. |
Mandatory Appearance Events for AGs
Examples of mandatory appearance events for Ambassadors General (note: all events and dates are subject to change):
- First Coordinators Meeting (February)
- Ambassadors’ Welcome Evening (May)
- Ambassadors’ Orientation (June)
- Winnipeg Pride Parade (June)
- Canada Day Celebration (July)
- Folklorama Kick Off (July)
- Media Event (July)
- Folklorama Festival (August)
- Ambassadors General Competition (September and October)
- Ambassadors General Orientation (November)
Ambassador General Responsibilities:
The Ambassador General is a prestigious, public role. All Ambassadors General are expected to treat it as such and conduct themselves accordingly. They are often the first impression of Folklorama to the public and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, responsible, and courteous manner at all times.
- Attend all Folklorama mandatory events and make every effort to attend any other events as required, dressing in cultural attire, name tag and the Ambassadors’ General sash.
- Make every effort to visit all Pavilions participating in the current year’s Festival. Due to this commitment, AGs will be unable to volunteer in their Pavilion during its week of operation.
- Promote their Folklorama experience through the Ambassadors’ General social media account and personal accounts.
- Conduct interviews with the media when pre-approved and booked by the Marketing, Communications, and Development Department.
- Support the promotion of Folklorama by assisting in social media initiatives and other directives from the Marketing, Communications & Development Department.
- Be reachable by telephone and/or email and respond to Folklorama staff in a timely fashion.
- While at Folklorama events, be flexible, engaged, and willing to assist staff in a variety of roles.
- Strive to fulfill Folklorama’s mission of “Bringing people together by sharing ethno-cultural experiences and education”.
- Youth AGs also act as Co-Chairs for the Folklorama Youth Council (FYC) and must attend and participate in all Youth Council meetings and functions.
Qualities of an Ambassador General
Pavilions choose their Ambassadors because they are leaders in their ethno-cultural communities and represent the future of sharing and preserving their intrinsic cultural heritage for generations to come. They are the spokespeople of Folklorama and are responsible for providing an excellent first impression of our organization and its values to the public.
Any one of our Pavilion Ambassadors could easily take on the role of AG, but here are some specific qualities that make candidates stand out:
- They are articulate and passionate when speaking about topics and causes that are important to them.
- They are advocates for all ethno-cultural communities that Folklorama supports and are excited by the opportunity to not only educate others, but to learn from those with different backgrounds to their own.
- They uphold themselves to a high standard of professionalism.
- They know how to have fun and do not shy away from new experiences.
- They wish to grow with Folklorama and help support the future of our organization.
Ambassador Generals are…
- Honest
- Open-minded
- Considerate
- Knowledgeable
- Creative
- Teachers
- Students
- Adaptable
- Authentic
- Responsible
- Engaging
- Reliable
- Diplomatic
- Motivating
- Inspirational
For more information about the Ambassador General program please contact Katie Rekus at krekus@folklorama.ca