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July 18, 2012

Become A Part Of The Lineup For The 100th Grey Cup Festival Mvp Volunteer Team!

TORONTO, ONTARIO– Calling all outgoing, enthusiastic and committed fans!  We are extending the Invitation to Our Nation, recruiting only the best for our 100th Grey Cup Festival MVP Volunteer Team in Toronto. You don’t want to miss this chance to be drafted into the action November 15 – 25, 2012!

As of Wednesday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET, fans who want to be part of the culture and sport festival of the century can go to www.100thgreycupfestival.ca and click on ‘Get Involved’ to register now!  With over 1,000 volunteer positions to fill, there’s fun and excitement for fans everywhere looking to be a part of history, not to mention smack in the middle of the party!

Just a few of the 1300 potential ranks include Festival Operations, On-Site Activations, Party Hosts, Security, Transportation and many, many more. Event highlights include the Telus Street Festival, the Scotiabank Football Experience, the Nissan Family Zone, Live Concerts, a Film Festival, Team Parties, Tailgate Parties, Food Activations, it will have it all!  This is your chance to shine and be a driving force behind a festival that will leave a legacy that Toronto will never forget!

In order to qualify as an MVP, you must be 19 years of age or older and be available to work a minimum of four shifts between Thursday, November 15 through Sunday, November 25, with the average shift lasting five hours per day.  For a complete list of duties required, as well as instructions on how to register your application, don’t forget to visit www.100thgreycupfestival.ca and click on ‘Get Involved’ now! 

About the 100th Grey Cup Festival:

The 100th Grey Cup Festival is an “Invitation to Our Nation”, uniting Canadians from coast-to-coast in Toronto for a ten-day, eleven-night festival encompassing a variety of events ranging from traditional team parties, galas and player awards to a football film festival and family fun zone at great venues including the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Yonge-Dundas Square.  Complete with street parties, entertainment and activities, the 100th Grey Cup will be a sport and cultural celebration that befits this iconic Canadian game.  To learn more about the 100th Grey Cup Festival, please visit the official website at www.100thgreycupfestival.ca.

For more information and media requests, please contact:

Dana Fields

Manager, Communications

100th Grey Cup Festival

Tel: (416) 341-2719

Email: dfields@100thgreycupfestival.ca