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Volunteer applications are now open

Be a Volunteer!

🍓 Join the Festival Family

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is more than just a weekend of family fun—it’s a community tradition built by neighbors, for neighbors. While the berries are sweet, it’s the dedicated people behind the scenes who truly make the magic happen.

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Be a Volunteer

We spend 10 months of the year planning, organizing, and dreaming big. Whether you’re looking to give back to your town, meet new friends, or gain event-planning experience, there’s a seat at our table for you.

Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer activities are all in Memorial Park Stouffville (except posting up festival lawn signs around town to promote the event). Volunteer activities are marked for level of capabilities. Please check only those that you are capable of doing.

NOTE: Email addresses will be used only for Strawberry Festival volunteer purposes.

First-time volunteers must attend an education training meeting (in person or virtual) to help you learn and understand the volunteer job you signed up for during the festival. A meeting will be scheduled closer to the festival date.

Applicant Info

Roles are available for ages 15 thru Seniors
Name(Required)
Email(Required)
If none, please type None
Do you posses one or more of the following?(Required)

Emergency Contact Info

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Email(Required)

Preferred Volunteer Shifts

Please select your preferred SHIFT(S) 🟢🟡🔴 (See Physical Requirements & Role Suitability)
NOT SURE OF WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO?
Check the box and someone will contact you to help you select a volunteer activity date and time of your choice!
Pre-Festival & Setup
Friday, June 26, 2026

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026

Monday, June 29, 2026

Volunteer Policy & Protocol

Please acknowledge the following mandatory protocols:

Sign-In: You must sign in and pick up your Badge at the Volunteer Tent upon arrival .

Attire: Wear comfortable clothes and bring rain gear. You must remove your volunteer T-shirt when not on duty.

Meals: Snacks and water are provided, but you must bring your own lunch.

Valuables: The festival is not responsible for lost or damaged goods; do not bring valuables.

Documentation: Volunteer hour forms must be signed off by Volunteer Committee Chair at the end of your shift; no forms will be signed after the festival.

Media/Emergencies: Do not speak to the press; refer all questions and emergency matters to the Volunteer Committee Chair.

Acknowledgement(Required)

Physical Requirements & Role Suitability

Please review these descriptions to choose the role that best fits your physical comfort and ability. Roles are available for ages 15 to Seniors.

🟢 LOW IMPACT (Best for Seniors or those preferring to sit)

  • Info Ambassador: Primarily sitting or stationary standing. Involves greeting guests and providing directions. No lifting required.
  • Scorekeeping (Basketball): Sitting at a table; requires focus and light writing/manual score flipping.

🟡 MODERATE IMPACT (Best for most ages; involves movement)

  • Red Berry Cafe / Pancake Breakfast: Primarily standing and walking in a small area. Involves light lifting (coffee pots, trays) and wiping tables.
  • Bird House Building & Painting: Frequent bending or leaning over tables to assist children. Involves some hand-eye coordination (hammering/painting).
  • Petting Farm / Pony Rides: Constant movement on grass. Involves walking alongside animals and assisting children with mounting/dismounting.
  • Pet Contest / Picnic in the Park: Walking on uneven park terrain and organizing lines.

🔴 HIGH IMPACT (Best for active teens and adults)

  • Logistics & Setup: Heavy lifting (tables, chairs, tents) and extensive walking across large park areas.
  • Signage: Requires a vehicle. Involves driving, repeated exiting/entering the vehicle, and manual installation of signs into the ground.
  • Post-Festival Cleanup: Physical labor involving bending, lifting, and clearing debris.

Volunteer FAQ

Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival

Please go directly to the Volunteer Tent. All volunteers must sign in here before starting their shift to receive their lanyard and location assignment.

The festival goes on rain or shine! Please check the weather forecast and bring appropriate rain gear. We recommend wearing comfortable, closed-toe shoes.

Parking near Memorial Park is very limited during the festival. We recommend using the designated Festival Parking lots. Allow an extra 20–30 minutes to ensure you arrive at the Volunteer Tent on time for your shift.

We provide water, beverages, snacks, and fresh fruit at the Volunteer Tent. However, we do not provide full meals. If your shift is 4 hours or longer, please bring a packed lunch or money to purchase food from the festival vendors.

You may leave small belongings at the tent, but space is limited. Do not bring valuables. The Stouffville Strawberry Festival is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Please notify the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible via the contact number provided in your confirmation email so we can find a replacement for your station.

Bring your school or organization’s form to the Volunteer Tent at the end of your shift. A designated Volunteer Supervisor can sign these. We cannot sign forms after the festival weekend has concluded.

Email volunteer@strawberryfestival.ca

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