Volunteers

It takes over 250 volunteers to operate the Festival of Trees during our set up, 9 days of operation and take down! We couldn't host the Festival without the incredible support of volunteers, so... thanks! You're amazing!
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We have a core committee that plans year-round and many sub-committees including sponsorship, construction, decorating, raffles and more. ​If you're interested in volunteering throughout the year, please contact us. 

Volunteer shifts are open for sign up by October 15 each year. If you are an existing Festival volunteer, you can sign up then. If you  are a new volunteer, please register with us - you can register anytime throughout the year!

Requirements

  • Volunteers must be 15 years and older
  • We happily accommodate school, work or service group volunteer programs
  • Volunteers must sign a waiver yearly
  • Volunteers 18+ who deal with the public, use sales systems, or are in a position of authority or trust relative to vulnerable persons are required to complete a criminal record check
  • Volunteers are required to abide by our Code of Conduct 
  • Volunteers must complete volunteer orientation (will be emailed for the 2023 Festival)

Waivers
2023 Volunteer Waiver
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  • Waivers must be completed prior to the start of your first shift
  • Tree, wreath, gingerbread and other decorators are also required to complete a waiver (copies available at drop off)
  • Email your completed waiver to us

Code of Conduct

  • Volunteers will act with respect for the cause, the stakeholders, the organization and the community
  • Volunteers must treat with respect all visitors, staff and fellow volunteers with whom they interact while conducting Festival business
  • Volunteers will carry out their involvement responsibly and with integrity
  • Volunteers will not participate in, condone, or engage in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or illegal activities
  • Volunteers must not use their status as a Festival volunteer to obtain personal gain from those doing or seeking to do business with the Festival
  • Volunteers must avoid all situations in which their personal interests conflict or might conflict with duties to the Festival. If a conflict arises, it must be immediately reported to us via email.
  • Volunteers must maintain confidentiality of any information learned and/or contributed as a result of their service
  • Any breach of the code of conduct will be sufficient grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination of the individual from the volunteer position

Volunteer News

Here are the latest updates sent to volunteers: