Join the team behind Alberta’s premier whitewater festival!

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Volunteering at KanFest is a great way to connect with the paddling community, make new friends, and help support the maintenance of the Upper Kananaskis River. Whether you're lending a hand on event weekend or helping out in the months leading up to the festival, your time makes a big impact.

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Event Weekend Volunteer Roles

Each shift is approximately 4 hours. Roles include:

• Timekeeping (races, freestyle heats, etc.)

• Judging

• Event Safety Boat 

• General Event Support

• Event Setup / Takedown

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Pre-Event Volunteer Roles

Time commitment varies depending on the role. Opportunities include:

• General Event Planning

• Social Media & Marketing

• Sponsor Management

• Secretary / Records Keeping

• Auction & Prize Coordinator

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Volunteer Perks

• Free coffee!!

• Swag donated by our incredible sponsors

• One raffle entry per shift (and trust us—the raffle prizes are spectacular!)

• Plus, the experience of being part of an amazing community event that raises funds to maintain the Kanaskis River.