Volunteer with QWAC
Become a Queen West Art Crawl Volunteer!
The Queen West Art Crawl began as a one-day event in 2003. Since then it has blossomed into a weekend-long festival of creativity and community. Our goal is to celebrate and cultivate the unique character, diversity and ethos of Queen West - a natural habitat for individual artists, arts organizations, artist run centres and businesses that promote art and culture.
Before, during and after the Queen West Art Crawl we have volunteering roles aplenty! Volunteer opportunities range from Night Crawl Ambassadors, Floaters, Stewards, Load-In & Load-Out crew. Volunteers have to complete one 4 - 6 hour shift (dependent on the role). Whether you volunteer during the event itself, or pitch in to set up or tear down before and after the festival, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the Queen West Art Crawl.
Queen West Art Crawl (Parkdale Nightcrawl ambassador)
When: Saturday September 15 (from 4pm to 11pm) (please note this position is a 7h shift)
Positions to fill: 30
Nightcrawl ambassador at The Queen West Art Crawl can be a rewarding experience. As a volunteer ambassador, you are an integral part of our team. Whether it’s helping us with set-up/tear down at an assigned venue, taking part in the venue’s special event, providing info to visitors, or guiding tour groups to our 12 unique Nightcrawl events, you can be assured your time will be well spent.
Successful applicants will:
- have a can-do positive attitude
- possess strong teamwork skills
- enjoy interacting with the public
- work responsibly with minimal supervision
- conduct yourself in a professional manner
Queen West Art Crawl (load in/ load out crew)
When: Saturday September 15 or Sunday September 16 (from 7am to 11am/ from 6pm to 8pm) (please indicate your availability for each day including both morning and afternoon shifts)
Positions to fill: 40
Keep the flow of set-up on schedule by directing traffic and assisting with vendor load-in/ load-out. This position may require light lifting. This crew assists artists in moving artwork to and from the load-in/ load-out location to the artist’s vending booth location.
Successful applicants will:
- have a can-do positive attitude
- possess strong teamwork skills
- enjoy interacting with the public
- work responsibly with minimal supervision
- conduct yourself in a professional manner
Queen West Art Crawl (Steward)
When: Saturday September 15 or Sunday September 16 (from 10am to 2pm/ from 2pm to 6pm) (please indicate your availability for each day).
Positions to fill: 8
The Stewards are the eyes and ears of the Queen West Art Crawl. Through supporting the Crawl’s security team stewards are vital to the well-being of the participants and the smooth operation of this event. This role is a great way to meet new people and most of all see and contribute to what goes on behind the scenes of the festival.
Successful applicants will:
- have a can-do positive attitude
- possess strong teamwork skills
- enjoy interacting with the public
- work responsibly with minimal supervision
- conduct yourself in a professional manner
Queen West Art Crawl (Floater)
When: Saturday September 15 or Sunday September 16 (please indicate your availability for each day).
Positions to fill: 20
The Queen West Art Crawl is seeking volunteers to assist as needed - food runners, trash patrol, post-event breakdown and clean-up, and other miscellaneous duties. There are many unforeseen situations that arise at the Queen West Art Crawl and volunteers need to be available. There may be some idle time in this position, but it is an important one!
Successful applicants will:
- have a can-do positive attitude
- possess strong teamwork skills
- enjoy interacting with the public
- work responsibly with minimal supervision
- conduct yourself in a professional manner
Queen West Art Crawl (Survey Taker)
When: Saturday September 15 or Sunday September 16 (from 11am to 2:30pm/ from 2:30pm to 6pm) (please indicate your availability for each day)
Positions to fulfill: 12
The survey taker roams the entire 2-day event interviewing attendees about their favorite booth, artwork, etc. and hands out surveys on behalf of the Queen West Art Crawl to visitors. If you're not afraid to strike up a conversation with a stranger, why not ask a few questions for us?
Successful applicants will:
- possess an artistic, performance or sales background
- enjoy interacting with the public
- work responsibly with minimal supervision
- conduct yourself in a professional manner
Queen West Art Crawl (KidsZone Attendant)
When: Saturday September 15 or Sunday September 16 (please indicate your availability for each day) (from 11am to 2:30pm/ from 2:30pm to 6pm)
Positions to fill: 12
Throughout the weekend, Queen West Art Crawl offers all-day art-making activities for kids. These activities take place at the Second City KidsZone in Trinity Bellwoods Park. Young art crawlers create art under the guidance of instructors and the kids’ zone attendants. Join the fun and help kids create their own art!
Successful applicants will:
- possess an artistic background
- enjoy working with children
- enjoy interacting with the public
- work responsibly with minimal supervision
- conduct yourself in a professional manner
Queen West Art Crawl (Photographer/Videographer)
When: Saturday September 15 or Sunday September 16 ( from 10am to 2pm/ from 2pm to 6pm) (please indicate your availability for each day).
Positions to fulfill: 4
The Photographer/Videographer volunteers are responsible for documenting the Queen West Art Crawl Outdoor Art Show and Sale. Photographs and footage will be used to promote the Queen West Art Crawl and these volunteers will be acknowledged in any publication in which the images appear. Volunteers will possess his/her own camera.
Successful applicants will:
- possess experience in the field of photography/video
- enjoy interacting with the public
- work responsibly with minimal supervision
- conduct yourself in a professional manner
Email:info@queenwestartcrawl.com Telephone: 416-516-8301