Volunteering


Thank you for your interest in Volunteering with the TD Halifax Jazz Festival! We welcome you to be a part of this incredible community experience in support of presenting world-class music and culture for the City of Halifax.

Every year nearly 450 people of all ages and cultures invest their energy to create a smooth running and vibrant Jazz Festival. While the nationally and internationally acclaimed acts that grace the festival's stages provide the inspiration that keeps it growing, it is the volunteers who generate the equally renowned and welcoming atmosphere that keeps it going.

 

Volunteer Roles

There are a wide range of roles that volunteers can take, many of which are essential operational positions. There is much need for:

  • People who are willing to utilize their specific technical or service related skills.
  • Volunteer leaders.
  • People who like physical work.
  • People who love customer service.
  • People who are plainly passionate about music!

Volunteers at the Jazz festival work within an operational area (eg Hospitality, Security). They often work in a small crew under the leadership of a Volunteer Coordinator (who is also a volunteer!).

Please click here to find out more about each Crew

 

Benefits and Expectations

What the Halifax Jazz Festival expects from volunteers are that they:

  • Share our commitment to creating inclusive and respectful atmospheres.
  • Work a minimum of 16 hours for the nine days of the festival; usually 4 four-hour shifts (There is no maximum).
  • Attend any training sessions that are required for their crew.

In return, aside from the inherent benefits of working with this fantastic festival, volunteers are provided:

  • Free rush-seating admission to ANY SHOW in the festival with the exception of those at Stayners Wharf (read about the details here).
  • A volunteer package that includes discounts to local shops and services.
  • A great post-festival party.
  • A spiffy Halifax Jazz Festival T-Shirt (for visible crews).

 

**************Update on Crew Availabilities 2010**************

 

  • Our crews are full for 2010!!  
    • Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering. If you would like to fill in an application, we will be put your name on a waiting list in case we have spots open.
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Click here to fill out our new 2010 Volunteer Application (Waiting list only except for special arrangements).

Also, please look over our Volunteer Agreement Form. All applicants are required to sign on to these terms before becoming a volunteer, so it's worth reading over now.

 

Thank you so much for your interest. We look forward to working with you! Questions? Please contact Raphael Roter, Volunteer Services Manager, volunteers@jazzeast.com, or call the office at 902-492-0421