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Join Children's Health Foundation's volunteer team at Rock the Runway 2026 and experience the excitement of one of Southwestern Ontario's biggest music festivals—all while making a difference for local children and families.Our volunteers are an essential part of the festival experience! Most opportunities take place in the bar tent, where volunteers help sell alcohol tickets, serve beverages, and provide friendly customer service to thousands of festivalgoers. We also have cleanup volunteers who help keep the festival grounds safe, clean, and welcoming throughout the event.Volunteer OpportunitiesAlcohol Ticket Sales (Smart Serve required) – Sell drink tickets and assist guests with purchases in the bar tent.Bar Service (Smart Serve required) – Serve alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced, fun environment.Festival Cleanup – Help keep the festival grounds clean by collecting litter and maintaining public spaces throughout the event.Why Volunteer?Experience the excitement of a major outdoor music festival.Support Children's Health Foundation and help improve children's health care in our community.Meet incredible people and be part of an amazing volunteer team.Gain valuable event and customer service experience.Have fun while making a meaningful impact.Shift InformationDates: September 17–19, 2026 (Sign up for one or multiple dates)Shift Time: 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Whether you are serving guests, selling drink tickets, or helping keep the festival grounds looking their best, your time and dedication will help create an unforgettable experience for thousands of attendees while supporting Children's Health Foundation.Sign up today and help us rock the runway, all in support of Children's Health Foundation! Sign up by filling out a volunteer application form and getting set up on Better Impact here: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/a1a86a45-8245-43d0-9e98-3686a3fcf471/1

✈️ Volunteer with Airshow London 2026!Want a behind-the-scenes experience at one of London's largest events? Join the incredible team of volunteers that helps bring Airshow London to life!We're currently looking for volunteers to join the following teams:⭐ HospitalityHelp create an exceptional experience for our guests by supporting VIP areas, merchandising, and other hospitality operations.⭐ Site OperationsAssist with general event operations and site maintenance to help keep the event running smoothly and safely.Whether you're looking to gain event experience, earn volunteer hours, meet new people, or give back to your community, we'd love to have you on our team!Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and available for a minimum of two of the three event days.Apply today and be part of an unforgettable weekend! Click here to apply to be a volunteer.

Calling all dog lovers, community champs, and festival fans — Pawlooza is recruiting volunteers! Join us August 14–16 at the Plunkett Estate to help make our milestone 15th anniversary a tail-wagging success! Pawlooza is Canada’s premier dog festival, and as a 100% volunteer-driven event, our team is the heartbeat of everything we do. Best of all, 100% of our festival proceeds are split equally to support two vital regional non-profits: ARF Ontario (animal rescue and fostering) and LEADS Employment Services (helping individuals with disabilities and accessibility barriers secure meaningful employment). Whether you want to be right in the action or help behind the scenes, we have a diverse range of roles to match your skills, interests, and vibe:• Activity Crews: Manage high-energy interactive event zones like Dock Diving, the off-leash FunZone, or the high-speed Luring Course.• Festival Operations & Guest Services: Be the face of the festival welcoming guests at our Gates, running the Info Booth, or assisting shoppers at the Shopawlooza Merch Store.• Logistics & Dog Welfare: Support our four-legged guests by keeping pups refreshed at our vital Paws Water Stations and Cool Down zones.• Build Team: Gain hands-on operational and event-production experience by helping us build the festival footprint on Friday or packing it away on Sunday (Set-up/Tear-down).Perks & Benefits:• High school students — fully eligible to earn and sign off on your community volunteer hour credits!• A welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant outdoor environment for all ages and experience levels.• Free festival admission on your shifts, a volunteer t-shirt, and snacks/refreshments provided.• Give back to local animal welfare and accessibility programs right here in the London community.Ready to join the pack and make a massive impact this summer? 🔗 Apply directly online today: https://www.pawlooza.com/volunteer📋 View detailed position breakdowns: https://www.pawlooza.com/volunteer-position-descriptions

Maggie’s Run is a chip timed 10K and 5K run, as well as a 2.5K walk and 1K roll/stroll, inspired by the life and legacy of Maggie Hanham, who lived with dementia and received compassionate care at McCormick Home. Created in her honor, this run is hosted by McCormick Care Foundation and raises vital funds for dementia care services at McCormick Care Group, ensuring that individuals and families continue to receive the high-quality care, support, and compassion they deserve.Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions to help ensure a smooth event and exceptional experience for the participants. Roles include:Course Marshal: be on the course in a specific location to guide participants in the right direction. Hydration Station: operate one of our four water stations, which includes table set up. Registration Desks: Volunteer Registration Desk: help check in volunteers and hand out their t-shirts. Racer Registration Desk: assist with runner registration, event kit pickup, collect donations, and payment for run registrations. Community Celebration/Wellness Fair Event Registration: help with collecting donations and payments for registrations. Event Clean Up: help roll up the finish chute and pack up the tents. Parking Marshall: help provide parking directions Other Details: Time commitment for volunteers is from 8:00 am to noon on Saturday, September 12.High energy, positive attitude, able to stand outside for long periods of time with limited to no shade, willing to work as part of a team, self-motivated, and reliable. For more details and to sign up, visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/129629/maggies-run/volunteerQuestions? Email Robyn King at rking@mccormickcarefoundation.camccormickcarefoundation.ca