Volunteers

Your help is needed to make the Nanaimo Save-On Foods Dragon Boat Festival 2008 a success!

If you would like to be part of our great volunteer team, please familiarize yourself with our volunteer policy and review the volunteer opportunities that we have available. You can register using the Volunteer Application form or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Karen Addison, by phone at 753-3658 or via email volunteers@nanaimodragonboat.com, for more information.

Volunteer Benefits:
  • Learn new skills
  • Be part of a fantastic team and make new friends
  • Meet participants from all over the province
  • Receive a volunteer t-shirt and enjoy the post-festival volunteer party
  • Have a lot of fun!

Important notes for all volunteers:
  • All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation session
  • Volunteers must commit to a minimum of two shifts.
  • Volunteers must sign a waiver form.
  • Volunteers working with children may be required to complete a criminal record check.
  • The Festival will be held rain or shine.

Volunteer positions available:
  • Volunteer Centre
  • Info Tent
  • Team Registration
  • Retail Tent
  • Children’s Activity Centre
  • Site Crew
  • Security
  • Traffic Control
  • Party Crew
  • Promotions Crew

More information about Festival volunteer duties.