Festival of Trees

AB
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Help set up, decorate, and dismantle the Festival of Trees, including loading and unloading trucks and handling trees and décor. Support event activities by greeting and assisting guests, monitoring activity stations and decorations, and helping with auctions, raffles, and item wrapping.

Job details

Summary University Hospital Foundation’s largest fundraising and events of the year. Location Address 9797 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N9 When Opportunity Type Event - Specific Date Starts Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Ends Tuesday, November 24, 2026 About This Opportunity We have many volunteer opportunities available from helping with Set Up and Tear Down to assisting with our Festival of Trees Gala (presented by Suncor), Silver Bell Soiree, and Santa’s Breakfast (presented by Volvo Cars Edmonton). Duties may include, but are not limited to: Set Up & Tear Down Loading and unloading trucks Set up and take down of trees and décor items Decorating Cleaning & finishing touches Gala, Soiree & Santa’s Breakfast Registration and greeting guests Guest assistance Monitoring activity stations Ensuring the safety of trees and decorations Assisting with auctions and raffles Wrapping items and tearing down What is Needed The requirements for each position may vary, but below are the general requirements for volunteers: Positive attitude Strong communication and customer service skills Able to collaborate and work as part of a team Reliable, punctual and available for shifts Able to lift up to 30 lbs and able to stand and bend Ability to stand for long periods of time Collaborative mindset Dates and Times We are looking for volunteers to support on all the dates below. Shift times vary for each role and you are welcome to take more than one shift. Monday, November 23 (Daytime): Truck unload and Festival set up 9:00am – 1:00pm 11:00am - 3:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesday, November 24 (Daytime): Festival set up 9:00am - 1:00pm 11:00am - 3:00pm Wednesday, November 25 (Daytime): Festival set up 9:00am - 1:00pm 11:00am - 3:00pm Thursday, November 26 (Evening): Gala 4:15pm - 11:00pm Friday, November 27 (Daytime): Set up 9:00am - 1:00pm Friday, November 27 (Evening): Silver Bell Soiree 6:00pm - 1:00am Saturday, November 28 (Daytime): Set Up 9:00am - 1:00pm 11:00am – 3:00pm Sunday, November 29 (Morning): Santa’s Breakfast 8:00am - 1:00pm Sunday, November 29 (Afternoon): Festival tear down 1:00pm - 5:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm Monday, November 30 (Daytime): Festival tear down 9:00am - 1:00pm 11:00am - 3:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm Why Volunteer with Us We absolutely could not do this event without our dedicated volunteers. Your volunteer contribution at the 2026 Festival of Trees, presented by Landmark Homes, will help us bring monumental change to health and healthcare in Alberta, with impact that will be felt across the globe. To learn more about our transformative projects click here. On top of the difference you will make, you will meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy a behind the scenes experience of the University Hospital Foundation’s signature event. We are also happy to provide letters of reference of your participation upon request. Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Willing to undergo a background or police records check Comfortable commuting to opportunity location Minimum Age Volunteer Roles Available Choose your preferred volunteer role and make a difference! Volunteer 50 spots Nov 23, 2026 10:45 AM Nov 24, 2026 10:46 AM View Details Sign Up Causes Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Tags medical research #FundraisingVolunteer #FundraisingEvent health and wellness

What you’ll do

Requirements

Volunteers should have a positive attitude, strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to collaborate, arrive reliably and punctually, and work assigned shifts. The role may require lifting up to 30 pounds, standing for long periods, and bending; volunteers must be comfortable commuting to the location and willing to undergo a background or police records check.