KidsFest has hundreds of volunteers throughout Canada. Our volunteers are people from all walks of life who are linked by a common thread: a desire to help eradicate child poverty across the nation.

To become a volunteer at one of KidsFest's Running & Reading Clubs , please contact our Director of Community Relations: Nicole Ivory, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To paticipate in the annual packing of of our KidsFest School Kits , please contact our Head Office at 1-888-320-8844 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To host a Festival of Hope fundraising event in your area, please contact our office at the coordinates above.

Organizational Commitment to Volunteers:

KidsFest demonstrates its commitment to its volunteers by:

• Providing orientation, training and support
• Providing an adequate work space and environment
• Supplying communication about events and organizational happenings (through email, the website, etc.)
• Offering feedback to questions
• Providing recognition for the work of volunteers

Honouring our Volunteers:

KidsFest strives to recognize the goodwill and generous offering of time and energy that the volunteers give in various ways.

• By providing orientation and training opportunities to volunteers to help them grow in skills and abilities
• By hosting social gatherings for volunteers
• By keeping them in touch with the happenings of the organization through email, website, etc.

Discover the Rewards of Volunteering:

• Help children in the most economically challenged areas of Canada
• Gain personal satisfaction through utilizing and enhancing skills
• Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts
• Build self-esteem
• Challenge yourself and experience personal growth
• Develop a sense of accomplishment
• Enhance your health and well-being
• Have fun!