Join Us for the Twentieth!

The Peterborough Folk Festival is an entirely volunteer-run three-day folk festival in the heart of Peterborough, ON. We welcome applications for volunteer positions; please read the following and contact Laurel at pffvolunteers@gmail.com .

Volunteer Benefits

- Access to Hospitality food area throughout the Festival
- A PFF Volunteer T-Shirt
- Volunteer Appreciation Party
-The knowledge that you were instrumental in making the best community event of the year happen.
-The warm fuzzy feeling that comes from a day listening to terrific music, being around fabulous people, and eating wonderful food in the sunshine in the park.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Adhere to PFF Code of Ethics.

Be aware of time commitment & responsibilities of your task(s) prior to accepting, and honour that commitment.

Be on time for all meetings and activities associated with your task – this will lighten the load for everyone.

Inform your Crew Chief as soon as possible if you are unable meet any of the responsibilities.

If you are volunteering during the Festival, wear your Volunteer T-Shirt while on shift. This identifies you as a volunteer to the audience. Remember you are a representative of the festival and should be helpful and courteous to festival attendees.

You are likely to be asked questions to which you may not have the answers. Please seek out the answers or direct the question to another volunteer or organizing committee member.

Before starting your volunteer task(s), be sure to check in at Volunteer check in table.

Volunteer Code of Ethics

Be a responsible and enthusiastic ambassador for the PFF.

Do not commit illegal, violent or unsafe acts.

Do not consume alcohol while on duty. If consuming alcohol while off duty; drink responsibly and do not wear your PFF volunteer T-Shirt.

Volunteers who fail to adhere to the PFF Code of Ethics or fail to perform their assigned tasks are subject to discipline or dismissal.

Volunteer Rights

You have the right to be recognized as an PFF volunteer, to be appreciated for your contribution and be treated as an equal.

You have the right to be informed of the Festival policies & procedures, especially as they pertain to your volunteer task area.

You have the right to carry out your duties without fear of physical or verbal harassment and to be free of insult or innuendo.

Get Involved! Email Laurel at pffvolunteers@gmail.com.