We are recruiting hundreds of volunteers to help us welcome the creative world to Toronto at Departure Festival + Conference.
You will have the chance to connect with industry leaders, collaborate with peers, and immerse yourself in the energy that defines Canadian and global creativity.
This experience is designed to not only support the event but also to inspire the next generation of leaders in music, art, production, tech, comedy, and beyond with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
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Which Area are you interested in volunteering for? Conference Festival
It would be best advised to not double up on days with too much schedule overlap so you can get adequate rest in between shifts.
Don’t have a lot of time, but want to be a part of the Departure Volunteer experience? Volunteers can sign up for 8 to 23 hours to help fill-in where additional support may be needed throughout Departure Conference and Festival. Please provide us with your custom availability here for the following dates: May 6-11
Please select the time that suits you on May 5th: Please select 8am-4pm 4pm-12am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 6th: Please select 8am-4pm 4pm-12am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 7th: Please select 8am-4pm 4pm-12am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 8th: Please select 8am-4pm 4pm-12am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 9th: Please select 8am-4pm 4pm-12am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 10th: Please select 8am-4pm 4pm-12am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 11th: Please select 8am-4pm 4pm-12am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 6th: Please select 4pm-12am 12am-8am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 7th: Please select 4pm-12am 12am-8am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 8th: Please select 4pm-12am 12am-8am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 9th: Please select 4pm-12am 12am-8am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 10th: Please select 4pm-12am 12am-8am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Please select the time that suits you on May 11th: Please select 4pm-12am 12am-8am Other
Other, please specify: (Custom availability is 7am - 7am or you can select full shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)
Job Type - First Choice Please select Venue Coordinator Merchandise and Vendor Support Production Coordinator Artist Liaison Administrative Assistant Marketing & Media Assistant Attendee Panel Scanner Greeter Panel Session Attendant Festival Crowd Control & Line Management Sponsorship and Activation Support Green Room and Hospitality Registration Assistant Receptionist Award Shows Conference Room Monitor Information Desk Host Signage Runner (must have a vehicle) Stage Manager (experienced) Assistant Stage Manager Cashier Floater/Street Team Other
Job Type - Second Choice Please select Venue Coordinator Merchandise and Vendor Support Production Coordinator Artist Liaison Administrative Assistant Marketing & Media Assistant Attendee Panel Scanner Greeter Panel Session Attendant Festival Crowd Control & Line Management Sponsorship and Activation Support Green Room and Hospitality Registration Assistant Receptionist Award Shows Conference Room Monitor Information Desk Host Signage Runner (must have a vehicle) Stage Manager (experienced) Assistant Stage Manager Cashier Floater/Street Team
What practical experience do you have in the areas you have chosen?
Do you have any specialized skills relevant to event support that you would like to use during Departure? (e.g., audio/visual expertise, event management, personal assistant experience, crowd control, etc.)
Do you have any CPR or First Aid Response Certification?
Do you have a vehicle? Please select Yes No
Do you have a valid drivers license? Please select Yes No
Do you have any accessibility or mobility requirements we should be aware of to support your volunteering experience at Departure? If you’ve encountered unmet requirements in past volunteer roles, please let us know what adjustments or workarounds helped accommodate your needs.
Have you volunteered with the Canadian Music Week before? If yes, please state what and when your duties were:
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Are you taking any college or university courses? Please select Yes No
If yes, what school/program and teacher's name:
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Do you consent to heavy lifting or can you lift 30+lbs? What shirt size are you ? Please select XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
Do you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?
Do you have any medical conditions, procedures, or emergency protocols we should be aware of to ensure your safety during the event? If so, please provide details below. Note: All information will be kept confidential and used solely for emergency preparedness.