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Telling Tales Festival 2026

On-Site Event Student Friendly 55+ Friendly

Summary

Join us for the 18th annual Telling Tales Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Since 2008, this event has featured over 50 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers connecting with children and their families!

Location

Address
680 Plains Rd. W.
Burlington, Ontario L7T 4H4

When

Opportunity Type
Event - Specific Date
Starts
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Ends
Sunday, October 4, 2026

About This Opportunity

For more information and to sign up for volunteer opportunities: https://tellingtales.org/get-involved/volunteers/


Our Telling Tales Festival would not be possible without the tireless work of our volunteers. Join the Telling Tales team and help us bring our Festival to life! This two day event brings together Canada’s finest children’s authors & illustrators, artists, and performers to create a magical experience for the local community. We connect children and their families with stories, nature, and art through story readings, sculpture walks, author signings, creative workshops, music, and more!

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

  • Willing to undergo a background or police records check

Volunteer Roles Available

Choose your preferred volunteer role and make a difference!

Info Volunteer

24 spots
Oct 03, 2026 8:30 AM
Oct 04, 2026 4:30 PM

Festival Take-Down Volunteer

5 spots
Oct 04, 2026 4:30 PM
Oct 04, 2026 6:30 PM

Autograph Table Volunteer

18 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:30 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:00 PM

Book Swap Volunteer

24 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:30 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:30 PM

Bussing Assistant

8 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:00 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:30 PM

Check-In Volunteer

15 spots
Oct 03, 2026 7:30 AM
Oct 04, 2026 3:30 PM

Creativity Partner Volunteer

25 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:00 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:00 PM

Event Photographer

40 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:00 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:00 PM

Festival Set-Up Volunteer

18 spots
Oct 03, 2026 7:30 AM
Oct 03, 2026 9:30 AM

Greeter & Admissions Volunteer

48 spots
Oct 03, 2026 7:30 AM
Oct 04, 2026 4:00 PM

Merch Table Volunteer

12 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:00 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:00 PM

Presenter Break Area Concierge

8 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:00 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:00 PM

Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 0-6

12 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:45 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:00 PM

Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 13+

12 spots
Oct 03, 2026 11:15 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:15 PM

Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 6-8

12 spots
Oct 03, 2026 9:30 AM
Oct 04, 2026 5:00 PM

Workshop Assistant Volunteer Ages 9-12

12 spots
Oct 03, 2026 10:30 AM
Oct 04, 2026 4:45 PM

Causes

Arts & Culture Children & Youth Academics & Education

Tags

literacy reading hamilton books halton burlington booklovers outdoor festival children's festival family festival waterdown author talk-backs meet-the-author

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