The Dunnville Mudcat Festival is powered by volunteers. Every year, community members step forward to help bring this beloved tradition to life — from setting up events and welcoming visitors to supporting kids’ activities and helping our athletes and performers shine.

Whether you have a few hours to give or want to be part of the festival all weekend, we would love to have you on the team. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, support our community, and help celebrate the 50th Mudcat Festival.

Joining the volunteer team is easy.

1. Complete the Volunteer Registration Form below.
2. Select the event(s) you are interested in helping with.
3. Our event ambassadors will contact you with details and scheduling.

What We Need Help With:

• Set-up of tables, signage, and vendor spaces
• Assisting with crowd flow and directions
• Supporting vendors and restaurants as needed
• Clean-up at end of event
• Bartenders with serving certificates
• Merchant Table – selling festival merch to raise money for festival

Volunteer Details:

• Volunteers Needed: 10–15
• Shifts: Afternoon / Evening
• Dates: Thursday June 11th, 2026

What We Need Help With:

• Event Set-Up (game stations, equipment, signage)
• Timekeeping & Score Tracking
• Participant Organization (team check-in, heat coordination)
• Game Support (assisting at stations like arm wrestling, tug-of-war, log saw)
• Crowd Coordination & Safety Monitoring
• General Event Support (keeping things running smoothly throughout)

Volunteer Details:

• Volunteers Needed: 10–15
• Time Commitment: Event duration (with shift flexibility if needed)
• Location: TBA
• Dates: Tentave – Friday June 12th, 2026

What We Need Help With:

• Event Set-Up (screen area, seating zones, signage)
• Kids Activity Support (helping run the colouring contest and engaging with kids before the movie)
• Distributing Glow Sticks and interacting with families
• General Event Support (guiding guests, answering questions)
• Clean-Up Crew (post-movie tidy-up)

Volunteer Details:

• Volunteers Needed: 10–15
• Time Commitment: Evening (with some set-up beforehand)
• Location: (Add location)

What We Need Help With:

• Traffic control at key intersections
• Placing and monitoring road closure barriers
• Ensuring roads are cleared before parade start
• Assisting with parade flow and safety

Volunteer Details:

• Volunteers Needed: 10–20 people
• Time Commitment: Approx. 2-3 hours
• Location: Various street corners along parade route
• Dates: Saturday June 13th, 2026 9am-12

What We Need Help With:

• • Timekeeping and score tracking
  • Assisting teams and participants
  • Crowd engagement and safety monitoring
  • Special Day for building beds, May 8th, those who need help, volunteers will meet and help build beds with teams 

  Volunteer Details:

  • Volunteers Needed: 10–15
  • Time Commitment: Event duration
  • Dates – BUILDING BEDS – May 8th
  • Dates – RACING – Saturday June 13th, 2026 

What We Need Help With:

• • Registration Table (checking in competitors, answering questions)
  • Event Set-Up (equipment area, barriers, signage)
  • T-Shirt & Merchandise Sales
  • Crowd Safety & Control (maintaining clear viewing areas and safe zones)
  • Spirit Cheerleaders (engaging the crowd, handing out trading cards, building energy)
  • General Event Support (keeping things running smoothly throughout)
  • Tear-Down Crew (packing up equipment and resetting the space)

  Volunteer Details:

  • Volunteers Needed: 12–20
  • Time Commitment: Half-day or full event shifts available
  • Location: (Add location)

What We Need Help With:

• • Supervising activity areas (crafts, inflatables, games)
  • Assisting vendors and activity stations
  • Helping with set-up and tear-down
  • General support for families and kids
  • Facepainter registration table

  Volunteer Details:

  • Volunteers Needed: 15+ throughout the day
  • Shifts: 2–4 hour blocks

What We Need Help With:

• Directing vehicles to parking spots
• Greeting participants and handing out materials
• Managing flow of cars entering/exiting
• Assisting with registration/check-in

Volunteer Details:

• Volunteers Needed: 10–15
• Time Commitment: Morning + early afternoon

What We Need Help With:

• • Event Set-Up (seating areas, signage, stage surroundings)
  • Door Registration (welcoming guests, checking entry, managing flow – shift-based)
  • Ticket Sales
  • Entrance Support / Security Positions (monitoring entry points, supporting safe and smooth access)
  • Merchandise Table Sales (t-shirts, promotional items)
  • Assisting Guests (directions, general questions, creating a welcoming experience)
  • Supporting Band Logistics (light support only)
  • Crowd Flow & General Event Support
  • Clean-Up & Tear-Down (end-of-night reset)

  Volunteer Details:

  • Volunteers Needed: 10–14 per event (slightly increased to cover entrances)
  • Shifts Available:
    • Set-Up
    • Door / Entry (shift-based)
    • Entrance Support
    • Event Support
    • Tear-Down
  • Time Commitment: Shifts

What We Need Help With:

• • Clearing the Island (ensuring the area is safely cleared prior to fireworks)
  • Donation Collection (managing on-site donations during the event)
  • General Event Support (assisting with safety awareness and guest direction)
  • Clean-Up Crew (helping restore the space post-event)

  Volunteer Details:

  • Volunteers Needed: 10–15
  • Time Commitment:
    • Weekend before
    • Event Evening
    • Post-event wrap-up

What We Need Help With:

• • Clearing the Island (ensuring the area is safely cleared prior to fireworks)
  • Donation Collection (managing on-site donations during the event)
  • General Event Support (assisting with safety awareness and guest direction)
  • Clean-Up Crew (helping restore the space post-event)

  Volunteer Details:

  • Volunteers Needed: 10–15
  • Time Commitment:
    • Weekend before
    • Event Evening
    • Post-event wrap-up

What We Need Help With:

• • Team Organization (coordinating schedules, check-ins, and team flow)
  • Scorekeeping (tracking game results and standings)
  • Event Set-Up (fields, signage, registration area)
  • Tear-Down Crew (end-of-day clean-up and pack-up)
  • Merchandise Sales (t-shirts and event items)
  • Bartenders & Servers (must have Smart Serve or valid certification)

  Volunteer Details:

  • Volunteers Needed: 10–15
  • Shifts Available:
    • Set-Up
    • Game Day Support
    • Bartending (certified only)
    • Tear-Down
  • Time Commitment: Half-day or full-day shifts