The festival runs from Sunday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 9th. Volunteer shifts are 4–5 hours long, with a commitment to at least 2 shifts. Attendance at a volunteer orientation session before the festival is strongly recommended.

SCHEDULE

4:00pm-5:00pm - Volunteers begin arriving (depending on role)

5:00pm-7:00pm - Prepare for the evening's festival

7:00pm-7:30pm - Free dance workshop begins

7:30pm-9:15pm - Main Dusk Dances performances begin. See our season for more info.

9:15pm-10:00pm - Clean up & tear down for the night.

Location: Withrow Park (725 Logan Avenue)

Dusk Dances has 3 main types of volunteer opportunities. See below for some examples of tasks for each type:

• Production volunteers: work behind the scenes, setting up and dismantling tents, chairs, banners, signs, and props. They oversee dance sites, dressing rooms, and other backstage areas during performances.
• Front of House volunteers: are the festival’s welcoming presence, interacting directly with the audience. They greet attendees, provide information, offer directions, handle transactions, and sometimes sell popcorn. Most move around with the audience, while some are stationed at information tables. They also assist Production Volunteers in packing up at the end of the event.
• Access Volunteers: a special team with ASL and/or accessibility knowledge. Help create a welcoming, accessible experience for our Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons.

For more information and to sign up, please fill out our registration form below!

For all questions and more details, contact the volunteer coordinator via email at toronto.volunteer@duskdances.ca

Join us in celebrating dance, community, and the arts at Dusk Dances 2025. Together, let's create memorable experiences and make a meaningful impact!