Fibre / Wool Festival Vendor Coordination Assistant
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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: | 6228 |
| 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 Vendor Coordination. Works with and reports to Vendor Coordinator Timeframe: January to September The Vendor Coordinator Assistant will assist in executing all vendor-related needs during the Manitoba Fibre Festival, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees, vendors, and exhibitors. This role requires hands-on work, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication to support a diverse range of activities. Tasks
Requirements:
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| Skills Required: | This role requires hands-on work, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication to support a diverse range of activities. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Event coordination |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Remote Volunteering Prior to the Festival, most work is remote. Assistant must be available to assist on site during set-up for and duration of the Festival. These dates are always commence the Thursday after Labour Day weekend in September through the Saturday after Labour Day weekend. (Thursday set up, Friday event all day, Saturday event ending approximately 6pm) |
| 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: | Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | May 1, 2026 |
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