FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival Society
11 different venues in Calgary
Calgary AB T2M 0L4
+14032287888
Enjoy learning, helping and laughing ALL year round with the 25th Annual FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival Society as we do --- ALL things funny. There are over 20 different volunteer opportunities to get involved in at FunnyFest --- From office or administrative help to over 100 comedy events and workshops to special projects --- There is something for EVERYONE. FunnyFest Society is a catalyst for physical and mental well - being through the Gift of Laughter. We give back to the community more than we take in. FunnyFest develops programming, comedy talent & volunteer talent. We give to charities, produce major events, write comedy, train people in public speaking, train comedians and create funny video content. We have 5 seminars and workshops we deliver for the lay person to enhance their public speaking skills and include laughter in speeches and presentations --- Students learn the actual art & craft of comedy from headline performers. FunnyFest Society has MANY opportunities for volunteers at our office, at events, with special projects or just about anything you can think of. Volunteer opportunities are available usually 7 days a week! FunnyFest tries to make our events attainable to all people with an incredible average ticket price of $20. We look forward to hearing from you. https://FunnyFest.com
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Judge Coordinator - Comedy Competition - April 17-26, 2025
Event Help /
Outing Assistant /
Volunteer Coordination
FunnyFest Comedy Society needs some help coordinating the 8 to 10 judges per show during the live in - person shows with a Judge Coordinator - Comedy Competition - April 17 - 26, 2025. This role is e…
2-4 hours
/ daily
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Photographer / Video Camera Operator / Videographer - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Event Help /
Event Planning /
Photographing /
Skilled Trades
FunnyFest Society needs some help at live events AND capturing video for our vignettes and mockumentary with a VIDEO Camera Operator / Videographer (role. Experience is preferred, but we would teach …
2-4 hours
/ daily
Best outcomes & learning: 1 - 6 months
Graphic Design Artist - New Media Artist - Video Editor
Graphic Design /
Social Media /
Writing
FunnyFest Society needs some creative help with:
A. Graphic Art digitally created;
AND / OR
B. Website development and maintenance on WordPress;
AND / OR
C. Video Editing
AND / OR
D. All of th…
4-8 hours
/ weekly
Flexible, but prefer until June 15, 2023
EVENT ASSISTANT - FunnyFest Comedy Events 2025 - Volunteer
Event Help /
Skilled Trades
FunnyFest Comedy Society needs some help at live events with an EVENT ASSISTANT role. FunnyFest produces shows, workshops and seminars at 11 diverse venues. The EVENT ASSISTANTS will help out and "La…
2-4 hours
/ daily
Best outcomes & learning: 1 - 6 months
Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Coordination /
Customer Service /
Evaluation /
Event Help /
Event Planning /
Fundraising /
Graphic Design /
Marketing /
Project Management /
Reception /
Social Media /
Volunteer Coordination /
Writing
Social Media Marketing Coordinator
The 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Society is a catalyst for physical and mental well-being by sharing the “Gift of Laughter”, through inspiring shows, workshops, …
2-6 hours
/ weekly
Ongoing / 6-10 hours or more per week
Comedy Festival 2025 Volunteer - General Volunteer
Administration /
Customer Service /
Event Help /
Event Planning /
Marketing
FunnyFest Comedy Society needs some help at live events and / or in the OFFICE (virtually and in person in the office) and this is no regular position. FunnyFest Comedy Society produces over 100 show…
2-40 hours
/ weekly
Receive the best outcomes during 6 month
Show Manager - For Venues
Accounting /
Administration /
Coordination /
Event Help /
Event Planning /
Exhibitor /
Marketing /
Social Media /
Volunteer Coordination
FunnyFest Society needs some help at events, if you have event management experience and can volunteer for 3 hours at a time. You will do many dynamic activities, projects, time sensitive management,…
3-10 hours
/ weekly
For best outcome & learning 1 to 11 show
Driver - CALGARY COMEDY FESTIVAL, May 29 to June 8, 2025 AND many other events year round - Performers
Administration /
Customer Service /
Driving /
Event Help
The 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Society needs drivers to transport the performers to venues, for 2 to 4 hours per shift, during the CALGARY COMEDY FESTIVAL and during other key show dates (In additi…
2-10 hours
/ daily
Best during out events
Accounting / BookKeeper Assistant Volunteer
Accounting /
Administration /
Auditing /
Committee Member /
Consultant or Advisor /
Coordination /
Evaluation /
Event Planning /
Project Management
FunnyFest Society needs some help with accounting, bookkeeping and fun forecasting in office (and some times working from anywhere) and this role is dynamic, fun and very unique. There is a range of …
2-4 hours
/ weekly
Ongoing / Prefer 20 hours minimum.
Sponsorship and Advertising Marketing - FunnyFest Comedy Society 2025 Volunteer
Administration /
Community Outreach /
Companion/Visitor /
Consultant or Advisor /
Customer Service /
Event Planning /
HR Support /
IT Support /
Marketing /
Peer Support /
Photographing /
Program Manager /
Project Management /
Social Media /
Writing
FunnyFest Society needs some help remotely and at the office with marketing to secure sponsors and advertising marketing (with some group ticket sale activity). The Sponsorship and Advertising Volunt…
7-40 hours
/ daily
6 months
Office Assistant Volunteer
Accounting /
Administration /
Committee Member /
Consultant or Advisor /
Coordination /
Customer Service /
Evaluation /
Event Help /
Event Planning /
Fundraising /
Graphic Design /
HR Support /
IT Support /
Marketing /
Project Management /
Reception /
Social Media /
Volunteer Coordination /
Writing
The 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Society needs some help in the office (and some times working from anywhere) and this role is dynamic, fun and very unique. As 2025 will be FunnyFest's 25th Anniversa…
2-4 hours
/ weekly
Ongoing / Prefer 20 hours minimum.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Publicist / Media Relations
Accounting /
Administration /
Committee Member /
Consultant or Advisor /
Coordination /
Customer Service /
Evaluation /
Event Help /
Event Planning /
Fundraising /
Graphic Design /
HR Support /
IT Support /
Marketing /
Project Management /
Reception /
Social Media /
Volunteer Coordination /
Writing
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Society is a catalyst for physical and mental well-being by sharing the “Gift of Laughter”, through inspiring shows, works…
2-6 hours
/ weekly
Ongoing / 6-10 hours or more per week