Be the Heart of the Festival. Volunteer at MFE 2026!
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 12 PM-6 PM
Gibson Park, 17 First St. W., Elmira, ON
Join the team that brings global music, world-class street food, and community connection to Elmira on September 19th.
Ready to Join the Crew?
Click the button below to choose your shift and secure your spot on our volunteer roster via Vome, our official scheduling platform.
* Quick Note on Sign-Up: To ensure your shifts, free t-shirt size, and schedule are securely saved, Vome will ask you to create a quick account first. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it ensures you have total control over your volunteer schedule!
Why Volunteer?
Go Behind the Scenes: See how a massive cultural festival comes to life from the inside out.
Score Exclusive Perks: Get a free official MFE Volunteer T-shirt, fuel up with snacks and refreshments during your shift, and get an invite to our volunteer appreciation wrap-up.
Give Back to Your Community: Help us keep this festival free and accessible for thousands of neighbours and visitors.
Meet Incredible People: Connect with local leaders, artists, foodies, and fellow community champions.
Choose Your Vibe
Face Painting Assistant (Great for Artists): Have a knack for creativity? Help out at our face painting tent, transforming festival-goers’ faces into works of art. If you have artistic abilities, this is the perfect spot for you!
Performer Tent & Stage Crew (Great for Music & Stage Lovers): Get behind the scenes of our global lineup. You’ll help our performers settle into the performer tent, keep an eye on the changing tents, ensure artists are lined up and ready to hit the stage right on schedule, and make sure our talent has everything they need to succeed.
Community Art Project Assistant: Help manage our massive interactive mural project! This mural will be permanently displayed at Local Renaissance in Elmira. In this role, you’ll meet the lead artist, help with setup, manage the flow of community members as they come up to paint, and keep the art supplies organized.
Elmira Pet Products & Water Station Host (Great for Pet Lovers): Help out our amazing sponsor, Elmira Pet Products, at their booth located right next to the park’s main water station. You’ll keep the lines flowing smoothly, help visitors learn about our sponsor’s products, and engage with local pet owners who stop by to hydrate their furry friends.
Festival Welcome Crew: Be the face of MFE! Greet visitors as they arrive, hand out festival maps, answer basic questions, and guide people toward the main action.
Why We Use Vome
In the past, managing schedules over email led to double bookings and missed communications. This year, we have introduced VOME as a more effective way to manage schedules and to communicate with each of our volunteers, allowing us to keep our volunteer team safe, organized, and running like clockwork!
What that means for you
- Instantly see all open time slots
- Pick the exact shift that fits your weekend schedule
- Swap shifts if something comes up
- Receive real-time updates directly from us.
We Can’t Do It Without You. Pick Your Shift.
Shifts are flexible (starting at just 2-3 hours), so you still have plenty of time to enjoy the live performances, activities and the food market.