Our Telling Tales Festival Events would not be possible without the tireless work of our volunteers. Join the Telling Tales team and help us bring our festival to life!
If no positions are currently available, leave your contact information here, and we will contact you directly for future volunteer opportunities.
Current Opportunities
Board of Directors Opportunities
Our Board of Directors is seeking 2-3 new directors to provide complementary knowledge that will contribute to the high-level strategic direction and governance of our operations team. Help make a difference by promoting children’s stories and a love of reading while raising awareness and support for literacy in our community.
At this time, we are particularly interested in recruiting individuals with experience in the following areas: Legal, Fundraising, Marketing, Finance, and Youth Members.
Individuals who bring knowledge and lived experiences with equity, diversity and inclusion, Arts, Community Development, Governance, Literacy, and Education are also encouraged to apply.
Term: 3 Years
Starting date: Late Summer/Fall 2026
How to Apply:
Please send your C.V. as well as a covering letter outlining how you would be able to strengthen Telling Tales to the Board by email to Tellingtalesrecruitment@gmail.com, Subject “Board Member Interest”.
Current Volunteer Positions
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Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 0-6
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis is a friendly and outgoing role that helps support our workshops at the 0-6 Tent! Here, you will aid Telling Tales authors and illustrators as they lead our young guests through hands-on, illustration & writing workshops and activities.Sign Up -
Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 6-8
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis is a friendly and outgoing role that helps support our workshops at the 6-8 Tent! Here, you will support Telling Tales authors and illustrators as they lead our young guests through hands-on illustration & writing workshops and activities.Sign Up -
Festival Set-Up Volunteer
October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis role assists with setting up the festival: retrieving materials and supplies from the truck, setting up different festival areas [...]Sign Up -
Festival Take-Down Volunteer
October 4, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis role assists with packing up the festival: returning materials and supplies to the truck, taking down different festival areas, packing up books from Book Swap, etc. [...]Sign Up -
Check-In Volunteer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis welcoming role meets and greets our festival participants! You will be assigned to either checking in volunteers at the Main Entrance or authors/presenters at the Cherry Hill entrance of the RBG. You will locate name tags, provide volunteer t-shirts [...]Sign Up -
Event Photographer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonEvent photographers are responsible for photographing the event. They will be stationed at programming tents or festival zones. You will be assigned areas by the TT Staff, with your documentation helping us to market the event [...]Sign Up -
Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 13+
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis is a friendly and outgoing role that helps support our workshops at the 13+ Tent! Here, you will aid Telling Tales authors and illustrators as they lead our young guests through hands-on, illustration & writing workshops and activities.Sign Up -
Info Volunteer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThe Info Volunteer stands at key intersections around the festival, directing audiences to locations and events! This role will likely check in with families and answer any questions. [...]Sign Up -
Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 9-12
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis is a friendly and outgoing role that helps support our workshops at the 9-12 Tent! Here, you will support Telling Tales authors and illustrators as they lead our young guests through hands-on illustration & writing workshops and activities.Sign Up -
Bussing Assistant
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonWe are looking for a communicative and friendly Bussing Assistant! This role involves talking to guests and making sure they understand bus routes and schedules, and that they get on and off the bus safely--ensuring everyone enjoys their trip!Sign Up -
Book Swap Volunteer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonBook Swap Volunteers support operation of our very popular Book Swap! Families arrive with previously loved books and children and adults use their loonies and toonies to buy other people's treasured children's books.Sign Up -
Creativity Partner Volunteer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis role assists our busy Exhibitors and Creativity Partners! You will support Telling Tales' community partners as they lead young guests through arts & crafts and creative expression activities, as well as organizations and merchants in our Exhibitor Grove.Sign Up -
Autograph Table Volunteer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonAutograph Table Volunteers assist the autograph tent, helping authors/illustrators find their way and sign their books in the limited time they have for our festival guests! These volunteers also organize the audience line-ups [...]Sign Up -
Greeter & Admissions Volunteer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonThis welcoming role helps guests into the park and enter the festival! Volunteers will be assigned to tasks and swapped as needed. Here, you will scan admission tickets on provided devices and direct visitors [...]Sign Up -
Merch Table Volunteer
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026Royal Botanical Gardens, BurlingtonMerch table volunteers oversee our Merch Table, located at our popular book swap! This role involves selling our Telling Tales branded items to guests throughout the daySign Up -
Presenter Break Area Concierge
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026680 Plains Rd W Burlington, ON L7T 4H4Do you love making conversation? Would you like to meet Canada's best children's book authors and illustrators? We are looking for outgoing, friendly, service-oriented volunteers to pick up VIP meals and deliver them to the Presenter Break Area.Sign Up
