Skills required
Event Coordination Event Planning Leading Supervising Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit

Show Manager - For Venues

11 venues in Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2H 0G7 [map]
3-10 hours / weekly
For best outcome & learning 1 to 11 show
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, interesting and stimulating tasks that are important to accomplish, but dynamic in nature and outcomes --- You will see the progress and results almost immediately. This opportunity is for people that want to learn new skills in a supportive, yet challenging environment. You will be given space to be creative. PERKS:  $1000 WORTH OF COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS ISSUED, WE PAY FOR GAS, TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

As 2025 will be FunnyFest's 25th Anniversary, there is no better time to get involved, as there are amazing opportunities to gain valuable (and transferable) skills, meet new friends, receive some cool benefits, and help FunnyFest make the world a better place for all. 

2025 or 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Productions key dates:
 
A. Monthly Comedy Series
B. 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition, April 17 to April 26, 2025;
C. 25th Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival, May 29 to June 8, 2025;
D. 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy - Stampede of Laughs, July 10 - 12, 2025;
E. Ongoing events, shows and workshops.

PERKS and BENEFITS when you volunteer with FunnyFest Comedy Society: Laughter, new friends, networking, $1000 WORTH OF COMPLIMENTARY (i.e Free) TICKETS, Free admission to you and to your friends to events. WE PAY FOR GAS or Transit on occasion, TIME OF YOUR LIFE! Sometimes meals and snacks on the day of your shift; Discounts to seminars and workshops; Invitations to exclusive volunteer events and parties; Prize draws and other fun surprises!  

Interested? Apply now at https://funnyfest.com/volunteer-application
  
Questions? Contact the FunnyFest Comedy office and Volunteer Department at volunteers@FunnyFest.com or 403 228 7888. Office Hours: 9 am to 9 pm x 7 days per week.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Basic VENUE MANAGEMENT - SPECIAL EVENTS skills & experience, willing to learn, open mind, problem solving, fun loving. If you have run an event for 3 hours as the manager that would be helpful.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
PERKS and BENEFITS when you volunteer with FunnyFest Comedy Society: Laughter, new friends, networking, $1000 WORTH OF COMPLIMENTARY (i.e Free) TICKETS, Free admission to you and to your friends to events. WE PAY FOR GAS or Transit on occasion, TIME OF YOUR LIFE! Sometimes meals and snacks on the day of your shift; Discounts to seminars and workshops; Invitations to exclusive volunteer events and parties; Prize draws and other fun surprises!
Skills required
Event Coordination Event Planning Leading Supervising Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit