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Call for Volunteers – Afrofestival Ottawa 2025

The continued success of Afrofestival Ottawa is made possible by the dedication and support of our incredible volunteers. As we gear up for another unforgettable in-person celebration, Africa Live Canada is inviting passionate, community-driven individuals who love African culture and want to make a meaningful impact to join our volunteer team.

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🛠️ Volunteer Roles

Volunteers will take on a variety of important roles throughout the festival, including:

• Assisting with event setup and tear-down (banners, tents, etc.)

• Supporting the information and sponsorship kiosks

• Distributing brochures and flyers

• Registering new Africa Live Canada members and welcoming vendors

• Assisting performers and coordinating with the organizing team

• Helping with traffic and crowd control

• Supporting other essential onsite tasks

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📅 Volunteer Commitment

Volunteers will be asked to work a MINIMUM of five (5) hours shift during the day of the festival days:
 

• Saturday, September 6th

• Sunday, September 7th

You will also be asked to be present on Monday September 08th to help tear down the festivity site. 
A mandatory meeting will be held between August 30th 2025 to review the procedure and schedule of Afrofestival Ottawa.

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🎁 What You’ll Receive

All volunteers will receive:

• An official Afrofestival Ottawa 2025 volunteer T-shirt

• A $10 meal voucher to use at any food vendor on-site during your break

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✍️ How to Apply

To join the team, download, complete, and submit the Volunteer Application Form to:

📧 volunteers@afrofestottawa.ca

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Help us make Afrofestival Ottawa 2025 a vibrant, successful, and unforgettable experience for everyone!

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