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Become a volunteer, employee, supplier or partnerSTUDENTS, ADULTS & FAMILIES, ALL ARE WELCOME!
Festival du Voyageur invites you to join us in this marvelous celebration of winter fun. We are looking for a variety of volunteers – students looking for volunteer accreditation, groups of friends, individuals of all ages and families who are looking for a fun time together.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
- Free Festival passes
- Free Festival du Voyageur souvenir
- Free meals while on shift at our NEW AND IMPROVED volunteer facilities
- Accreditation available for volunteer hours (on demand)– to add to your resume, complete your volunteer school requirements, or receive a letter of recommendation
- Flexible scheduling
- Use, practice or improve your French, or simply volunteer in English – we have room for bilingual or unilingual French or English volunteers
CONTACT
(204) 237-7692
[email protected]
Facilitator, Welcoming Hosts, and Interpreters
School Program
($14-$15/h)
Come join us in a positive work environment at Festival du Voyageur. The school program is hiring in several positions such as Facilitators, Welcoming hosts, and Historical Interpreters!
Who We Are:
The Festival du Voyageur inc. is a Francophone non-profit organization founded in 1969 that offers the public artistic and educational experiences inspired by the voyageur era of 1815. The first edition of the Festival du Voyageur winter celebration took place in 1970. This annual event taking place for 10 days in February is now the largest francophone event in Western Canada welcoming more than 90,000 festival goers per year. This celebration highlights the arts of several disciplines, namely music, dance, sculpture, and visual arts, while prioritizing Francophone and Aboriginal artists.
The Festival du Voyageur is delighted to once again welcome students from far and near! The Festival du Voyageur's Canada Life School Program highlights the history, cultures, languages and, of course, the joie de vivre of all our ancestors. This year we are offering a hybrid format program including crafts to complete in the classroom, two days of live virtual programming from Fort Gibraltar, interactive demonstrations, plays, concerts, outdoor sports, workshops dancing and free activities for all ages at Parc du Voyageur.
Job Overview:
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (February 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2023), you will be responsible for hosting and leading various activities for children such as songs, games, dances, walks and crafts while conveying relevant historical information about the time of Voyageurs. The goal is to learn while having fun!
Responsibilities vary depending on the position assigned but include:
- Welcome and direct school buses to the right parking space
- Welcome and lead classes at the activity venue
- Supervise and animate various activities (Playground, competitions, snowshoeing, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Intermediate level of French (oral and written) and intermediate level of English (oral and written);
- An interest in Manitoba history and culture;
- An interest in teaching or working with children (grades 1 to 12);
- A good team player;
- Ability to work outdoors in winter conditions in Manitoba (0ºC to -40ºC)
- Ready to work for the entire duration of the school program: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (February 17,21,22,23,24, 2023)
- Available for 2-3 evening/weekend training sessions in December, January, and February
The Festival du Voyageur is pleased to offer you:
- The opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in an exciting and unique work environment;
- Opportunity to improve their oral alternative language (English and/or French);
- Work experience in an educational and tourist environment;
- Exposure to the Franco-Manitoban community and culture;
- Discount on official Festival du Voyageur merchandise;
- Free entry to Festival du Voyageur 2023;
- Guaranteed 30 hours of work in the Canada Life school program;
- Letter of reference once the job is completed, if requested, and if the work was satisfactory.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please apply by sending your resume to [email protected]
We thank all applicants for your interest, however, only candidates selected for a job interview will be contacted.
The Festival du Voyageur inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital and family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and any other characteristics protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act.
