Peony Festival - Become a Volunteer

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The City of Oshawa is currently looking for volunteers to help with the 8th Annual Peony Festival. This is a great way to celebrate Ontario's largest peony garden, connect with your community and be an active part of a day filled with fun, food and great entertainment for people of all ages.

Whether you are a student looking for community hours and/or a person or group of people looking to give back to your community, this event will be a great experience. There are lots of opportunities available.

Oshawa’s Peony Festival volunteers

Event Dates/Times/Location

Application Deadline is June 1, 2012

Download the Volunteer Application

  • Must be 14 years or older to participate
  • Must commit to a minimum of a 4 hour shift
  • Must provide a signed Criminal Information Request Form

Positions Available

Title:
Welcome Table
Shifts:
10am -1pm or 1pm-4pm
Position:
Welcoming visitors to the festival and providing information on activities s and their location. This position is outside under a tent and chairs are provided.
Requirements:
Customer service experience, enthusiasm
Title:
Set up and Take Down
Shifts:
8am-10am or 4pm-6pm
Position:
Assist with setting up and putting away the tables, chairs and  tents, inside and out
Requirements:
Ability to move heavy items 
Title:
General Inquiries
Shifts:
10am -1pm or 1pm-4pm
Position:
Wandering through the gardens, or sitting in the arena,  you will direct people, answer general questions and encourage visitors to fill out a ballot for a free draw.
Requirements:
Customer Service experience, enthusiasm

Contact

Send application to and for more information please contact:

Laura Iantomasi

Events & Community Engagement
99Thornton Road South
Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y1
905-436-3311 ext. 2654

liantomasi@oshawa.ca