Fibre/Wool Festival workshops assistant
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Manitoba Fibre Festival |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | http://manitobafibrefestival.com |
| Organizational Description: | The Manitoba Fibre Festival creates an environment that brings together producers and crafts people to build up and support a growing fibre arts industry and community in Manitoba. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5447 |
| Description of Duties: | We welcome new volunteers who are eager to support a local festival in celebration of the fibre arts (wool, yarn, knitting/crochet, and more) and local textiles. We are currently seeking an Assistant for Workshop Coordination. Works with and reports to Workshop Coordinator Timeframe: January to September The Workshop Assistant will assist in planning and overseeing workshops at the Manitoba Fibre Festival to ensure a smooth and positive experience for instructors and students. This role requires some hands-on work, excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills to support a diverse range of activities. This position is not suitable for someone who is a vendor at the Festival. Tasks Preparation Assist with identifying potential class topics and instructors Assist with workshop proposal intake and workshop selection Assist with instructor communication to settle logistics and prepare instructor contracts Assist with preparing workshop promotional content for website and socials Assist with maintaining email contact with instructors and students as needed Attend organizational planning meetings During Festival General workshop support during the Festival: room set up, greeting instructors, working with volunteer team, checking in on workshops to ensure positive experience for all Assist with workshop classroom clean up at the end of the Festival Post Festival Assist with student and instructor follow up (thanks, feedback) Assist with compiling workshop feedback (coordinator notes, surveys) Requirements: Be onsite during the festival Friday and Saturday (not a vendor) Willing to work with volunteers and workshop coordinator Our event takes place at the Red River Exhibition hall on Friday Sept 11 and Saturday Sept 12, with set up Thursday Sept 10. |
| Skills Required: | This role requires some hands-on work, excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills to support a diverse range of activities. This position is not suitable for someone who is a vendor at the Festival. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | As an event that brings together a wide array of fibre arts and artists, this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in local crafts and art. An opportunity to develop event coordination skills. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - St. James-Assiniboia |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Supervision Training/Orientation Free entry to festival. |
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| Closing Date: | Jun 1, 2026 |
