Job Description:

TAIWANfest Ambassadors are knowledgeable about the festival programming, interested in storytelling and engaging with attendees and staff, and willing to be in a leadership role for other onsite volunteers. Ambassadors should have responsible organization skills and clear communication with staff, volunteers, and festival attendees throughout the event.

NOTE: Ambassadors should be willing to commit to full attendance during the festival (all 3 days), and be able to attend online orientations and Ambassador team meetings leading up to the festival.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Understanding of this year’s events and activities
• Participating in team meetings
• Introduce specific programming and engage with audience
• Delegating tasks and assigning breaks for onsite volunteers assigned to your station
• Multilingualism is an asset

Job Description:

TAIWANfest emcees are the face of our stage performances, hyping up the audience and keeping all eyes on this year’s stellar line-up of talent. Emcees should be comfortable with public speaking and be proficient in English.

Applicants must provide a resume and participate in an interview to be considered for this role.

NOTE: Emcees should be willing to attend online orientations and team meetings leading up to the festival.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Introducing artists/events and interacting with festival attendees
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Assisting stage managers and technicians
• Understand event programming and schedule

Job Description:

TAIWANfest stage managers coordinate with emcees, talent, and stage technicians to ensure successful performances at venues. This role requires the ability to keep to a schedule as well as being able to adjust to any sudden changes during the festival.

Interested applicants must provide a resume and participate in an interview to be considered for this role. Prior experience in event planning and coordination is an asset but not a requirement. 

NOTE: Stage Managers should be willing to commit to full attendance during the festival.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the arrival of performers
• Checking for appropriate signage and visuals for performances
• Maintaining venue’s safety
• Working with sound/lighting equipment (moderate to heavy lifting)

Job Description:

TAIWANfest photographers will capture all angles of this year’s festival including audience, performers, volunteers, staff, programming, festival culture, and community vibe. Be creative, be attentive to detail, and share unique perspectives on TAIWANfest.

Applicants should have their own camera and equipment and must possess prior experience in photography. Applicants are required to provide a resume and participate in an interview to be considered for this role. 

NOTE: All captured images will remain the creative property of ACTS for use in-house with proper credit. Please submit a sample of photography work for consideration to volunteers@artstomorrow.ca.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Be available and onsite at the festival from start to finish on assigned days
• Upload and transfer photo files to staff before leaving festival premises each day
• Take photographs of assigned programming

Floaters 

Can’t choose just one position to volunteer? As a floater, you don’t have to! 

Floaters go where they’re needed, filling in for absent volunteers, and lending a helping hand when things get busy. Experience different angles of the festival and make new friends! Floaters are never bored at TAIWANfest. 

Applicants should be flexible, and ready to save the day with any of the following volunteer positions.

Activity Volunteer

Activity Volunteers lead the crafts activities and interact with festival attendees of all ages. Activity Volunteers should be comfortable with crowd control, engaging with festival goers, and working as a team.

Exhibition Volunteer

Exhibition Volunteers introduce and share the stories behind TAIWANfest exhibitions. This includes engaging with passersby, answering questions, and preventing damage or theft of exhibition pieces.

Information /  Merchandise Volunteer

Info Volunteers are knowledgeable about festival programming and event locations. They are responsible for directing guests and answering questions, as well as sharing about this year’s TAIWANfest points of interest.

Merch Volunteers promote festival merchandise and programming to festival attendees. They are responsible for watching the merch booth and engaging with passersby.

Excellent verbal communication skills and multilingual skills are an asset.

Front of House

Front of House Volunteers are assigned to our indoor venues to greet guests, distribute seating tickets, and answer questions. They remain onsite for the duration of the event.

Get some behind-the-scenes look at TAIWANfest, help us with Set Up and Take Down! Responsibilities include assisting staff with equipment before and after the event, moderate to heavy lifting, and cooperation with other volunteers.