The Israel Pavilion – Shalom Square is excited to be part of the Folklorama lineup from August 2-8, 2026.
We invite you to volunteer with us at the largest and longest running multicultural festival of its kind in the world!
What do you want to do?
There are a variety of fun and engaging volunteer opportunities! Click here to sign up now.
Below is a brief description of the various volunteer positions.
For more information email israelpavilion@radyjcc.com or call 204-477-7508
- Admissions: Sitting at a table selling tickets and take pre-paid tickets at the entrance door
- Bar: Standing at the bar, taking drink tickets and giving drinks to visitors (must be 18 years or older)
- Clean-up: Clean tables between and after shows (wipe tables, collect garbage, straighten chairs, etc.)
- Cultural: An Israeli cultural display will be set up in the Berney Theatre. Volunteers will answer cultural questions about Israel (ie: food, arts, sports, geography and technology) to visitors
- Eco: Monitoring Compost Stations
- Food Line: Standing in the food line, filling plates of food and handing to visitors (no money or ticket collecting is involved)
- Group Tours: Meet Groups in the Gym; usher them to their seats and serve them food and drink
- Guest Services: Standing at different locations throughout the Pavilion assisting in crowd control
- Pavilion Host: Take VIP groups on walking tour of the Cultural Display and bring to their designated seats.
- Snack Sales: Walk around with a box small Israeli snacks selling to visitors (volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome to this position)
- Souvenir Sales: Sitting at a table selling Israeli souvenirs
- VIP Hospitality: Meet VIPs in the Gym; usher them to their seats and serve them food and drink