Volunteer for The Encampment at Fort York during Luminato

From June 8 to 24, Fort York will be the setting for an ambitious installation, part of Luminato 2012, commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The Encampment is "temporal village" consisting of 200 A-frame tents (like the ones that have already been set up in the photo above). Each one will contain a visual representation of some aspect of the war’s civilian history; the site will also be animated with music, bonfires and storytelling every night.

Fort York is seeking volunteers to help out evenings from 7 to 11 p.m. during The Encampment as Heritage Hosts and Garrison Greeters, who will represent the face of Fort York. Training will be provided. To find out more, call 416-392-6907, ext. 226 or email Fort York.

The Encampment is a project of Thom Sokoloski and Jenny-Anne McCowan, and produced by Sherrie Johnson Productions