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Pride Week Volunteers

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Deadline: May 17, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Kelowna Pride Week presented by TD
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Date: May 31, 2026 11:00 am - Jun 06, 2026 3:00 pm (PDT)
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1600 Abbott St, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y, Canada

About the event

Kelowna Pride Week is a vibrant, city-wide celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ pride, community, and connection. Each year, thousands of people come together to celebrate identity, creativity, and belonging across a full week of events leading up to the Kelowna Pride Festival. Throughout the week, you can expect a diverse lineup of experiences including drag performances, live music, community gatherings, parties, cultural events, and special collaborations with local businesses and organizations across the city. The celebration builds all week long and culminates in the Kelowna Pride Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at City Park, where more than 10,000 attendees gather for a full day of entertainment, community organizations, vendors, food trucks, and unforgettable performances. Whether you’re part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, an ally, or visiting Kelowna for the celebrations, Pride Week is an opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Kelowna Pride
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Kelowna Pride
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About the application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Kelowna Pride 2026! Kelowna Pride Week (May 31 - June 6, 2026) is one of the most exciting and meaningful celebrations in the Okanagan, bringing together thousands of people for a full week of community events, performances, learning opportunities, and celebrations of 2SLGBTQ+ pride. From community gatherings and special events to our flagship Pride Festival in City Park, volunteers play a vital role in helping create welcoming, safe, and memorable experiences for everyone who attends. We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers who want to be part of making Pride Week happen. Whether you’re greeting guests, supporting performers, helping with event setup, or assisting behind the scenes, your time and energy help bring Pride to life. We’re grateful for your interest in being part of the team that helps make Kelowna Pride possible.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, you acknowledge and agree to the following: • Submission of this form does not guarantee a volunteer position. Volunteer roles are limited and placements will be based on event needs. • Selected volunteers will be required to review and sign the Kelowna Pride Volunteer Code of Conduct and Agreement as part of the onboarding process. • Volunteers are expected to arrive on time, complete their assigned shift, and communicate with organizers if they are unable to attend. • Kelowna Pride reserves the right to assign or reassign volunteer roles and schedules based on operational requirements. • Volunteers must follow all directions provided by Kelowna Pride staff, event leads, and safety personnel while on shift. • Volunteers may be photographed or filmed during Pride Week events. By participating, you consent to the use of these images or recordings for promotional, marketing, and documentation purposes. • Volunteers participate at their own risk and are responsible for their personal belongings during their shift. • Kelowna Pride reserves the right to remove any volunteer from their role if expectations regarding conduct, safety, or reliability are not met.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
All Wheels Bike Parade TBD Jun 02, 2026 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 4
Trans & Enby Celebration Setup Laurel Packing House Jun 03, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 3
Trans & Enby Celebration Support Laurel Packing House Jun 03, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2 3
Pet's For Pride Parade Knox Mountain Jun 04, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 0 3
Festival Setup Kelowna City Park Jun 06, 2026 7:00 am - 11:00 am 7 4
message Help bring the Pride Festival to life before the gates open! Setup volunteers assist with preparing the festival site by measuring and marking vendor booth spaces, directing vendors to their assigned locations, and helping place garbage and recycling stations around the park. There may be some light movement of materials with vendors as they get settled, though this is not required. This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy being active, organized, and helping ensure everything is ready for a smooth and successful festival day.
Pride Festival Support (Early Shift) Kelowna City Park Jun 06, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm 6 3
message Help keep the Pride Festival welcoming, safe, and running smoothly throughout the day. Festival Support volunteers assist with light site maintenance such as keeping the grounds tidy, monitoring garbage and recycling stations, and helping ensure shared spaces remain clean and enjoyable for everyone. Volunteers may also support the Pride Information Table, helping answer questions, provide directions, and assist guests throughout the festival. This role is great for friendly, approachable volunteers who enjoy interacting with the community and helping create a positive festival experience.
Stage & Performer Support Volunteer Kelowna City Park Jun 06, 2026 10:30 am - 3:30 pm 0 5
message Work directly with the Stage Manager to help keep the Pride stage running smoothly and on schedule. Stage & Performer Support volunteers assist with welcoming performers, guiding them to the stage area, and helping ensure acts are ready when it’s their time to perform. This role helps maintain smooth transitions between performances and supports the behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps the stage flowing throughout the festival. This role is ideal for volunteers who are organized, attentive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced live event environment.
Pride Festival Support (Late Shift) Kelowna City Park Jun 06, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 5 3
message Help keep the Pride Festival welcoming, safe, and running smoothly throughout the day. Festival Support volunteers assist with light site maintenance such as keeping the grounds tidy, monitoring garbage and recycling stations, and helping ensure shared spaces remain clean and enjoyable for everyone. Volunteers may also support the Pride Information Table, helping answer questions, provide directions, and assist guests throughout the festival. This role is great for friendly, approachable volunteers who enjoy interacting with the community and helping create a positive festival experience.
Festival Cleanup Volunteer Kelowna City Park Jun 06, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 8 2
message Help us wrap up Pride Festival and leave the park cleaner and more tidy than we found it. Cleanup volunteers assist with gathering garbage and recycling, removing signage, packing up festival materials, and helping ensure the site is returned to the condition required by the City. We take pride in being responsible stewards of the spaces we celebrate in, so volunteers will also help make sure waste is sorted properly and that the festival leaves as light an environmental footprint as possible. This role is perfect for volunteers who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves and helping the team finish the day strong after an incredible Pride celebration. ?

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • What are your pronouns?
  • How old will you be as of May 15, 2026
  • Why do you want to volunteer
  • Are there any accessibility/boundaries/needs that we should consider as part of your participation?
  • I understand that Kelowna Pride Society is doing everything they can to ensure a safe event experience for attendees, performers, volunteers and everyone involved. I will follow all guidelines prepared and understand that I am also responsible for my own health and safety during the event.
  • I understand that if I feel unwell that I will advise the contact I am provided at Kelowna Pride and let them know that I will not be able to attend.
  • Are you available on May 9 from approximately 6-8pm at the Kelowna Art Gallery for a volunteer orientation?
  • What T-Shirt size are you (these are unisex sizes)
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