Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity: East Village Street Fair
- Posted by East Village St... on May 15th, 2012
Good day,
The East Village Neighbourhood Association is looking for some enthusiastic volunteers for their East Village Street Fair on Canada Day July 01, 2012. We are scouting for a volunteers from across the board including some experienced volunteers that could take on some senior leadership roles including the sustainability, security, information services and runners .
The East Village Street Fair will be happening in conjunction with many other Canada Day events and we anticipate a full and enthused crowd of artisans from baking to jewlery . Fort Calgary and the National Music Center are getting together to provide music and historic experiences as well as a vintage car show on the Fort Calgary grounds. The City of Calgary is having a bike and busker route set up along the Riverwalk and the CMLC is making the most of its Experience Center. We anticipate a crowd of 10,000 to shuffle through and we could use some good hands to show them a good time!
Please contact info@ev-na.com if you have any questions or register now at
( https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDAzdC1rdmRtanlzcFk... )
Security Team Leader
- Can lead a group of approx 12 volunteers
- Has the ability to delegate and instruct clearly
- Works well with a variety of people
- Is calm and aware of how to deal with tense situations and is able to dissolve conflicts.
- Is certified in First Aid.
- Has experience within a security role.
Information Services Team Leader
- Is capable of leading a team of 12 volunteers.
- Is well organized and well spoken
- Capable of giving accurate directions and teaching other to do the same
- Is friendly and personable (people are going to be talking to you all day!)
- Can deal with conflict in a calm manner
- Takes responsibility on themselves
Environment Team Leader
- Is capable of leading a team of 12 volunteers.
- Has a general understanding of recyclables and waste.
- The Environment Team leader will be in charge of ensuring that the recycling and waste receptacles are being used appropriately and placed at the appropriate pickup location.
- They will need to ensure that volunteers are properly supplied throughout the day
Volunteer Opportunity: Alberta Playwrights Network
- Posted by dramaturg@alber... on May 15th, 2012
Meet great people, eat some free food! Help us raise money!
We're 2 weeks out from our casino and still have a lot of shifts to fill, please do consider helping us!
APN Casino May 28 & 29: Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary
Shifts Available:
Monday, May 28
11:00am to 7pm (an alternate general manager)
6:15pm to 3:00am (2 Cashiers, 1 chip runner, GM)
10:15pm to 3:00am (3 countroom staff)
Tuesday, May 29th
11:00am to 7pm (alt GM)
6:15pm to 3:00am (Alt GM, 1 cashier, 1 chiprunner)
10:15pm to 3:00am (4 countroom staff)
Anyone interested can contact Michelle Kneale at dramaturg@albertaplaywrights.com
Thank you!
Alexandra Centre Society: Website Design
- Posted by Alexandra Centr... on May 11th, 2012
Techno Saavy Town Crier
Pssst…Can you keep a secret? We’re hoping not!
The Alexandra Centre Society needs You to spread the word about… well Us!
We need your techno-saavy and your creative energy. Help us develop our website. We’ve got the words and information on our great community programs & services, our historic facility, and our amazing story. Contact Shirley-anne Reuben at 403-269-5588 or e-mail sareuben@alexandracentresociety.org
Youth Area Coordinator: ReggaeFest
- Posted by crfinfo@reggaef... on April 28th, 2012
The Calgary Reggae Festival Society requires a Youth Area Co-ordinator for its 2012 festival and beyond..... As part of the ReggaeFest 2012 volunteer committee you will meet with the team once a month. In between meetings programming of youth area activities will be necessary. The youth area runs from 12:00 noon until 7:00 pm during the Main Stage Event of ReggaeFest at Shaw Millennium Park. Age appropriate activities need to be planned (up to 16 years old). ReggaeFest is August 15 - 18 in 2012 and the Main Stage event is on August 18. This is a Volunteer position. Must be able to work from home.
Required Skills:
Computer skills - mainly E-mail and Internet, Personable Team player, Previous volunteer experience an asset
Organization:
Calgary Reggae Festival Society
Contact Information:
CRFS - Work Phone: (403)355-5696; Work E-mail: crfinfo@ReggaeFest.ca
Volunteer Co-ordinator for ReggaeFest
- Posted by crfinfo@reggaef... on April 18th, 2012
Organization: Calgary Reggae Festival Society
Position Description:
The Calgary Reggae Festival Society requires a Volunteer Co-ordinator for its 2012 festival and beyond..... As part of the ReggaeFest 2012 volunteer committee you will meet with the team once a month. In between meetings contact with volunteer applicants will be necessary. All volunteers apply on-line therefore computer skills are a must. You will work with all committee members to determine the volunteer needs of the team. Recruiting and scheduling volunteers will take place mainly in June and July. ReggaeFest is August 15 - 18 in 2012. Must be able to work from home. This is a volunteer position.
Contact Information: E-mail: crfinfo@ReggaeFest.ca or Phone: 403-355-5696
Required Skills: Computer skills, mainly E-mail, Internet and Excel, Personable Team player, Previous volunteer experience an asset
Volunteer Opportunity: UAS Satellite Gallery Seeks Volunteers to Assist with Receptions
- Posted by uascalgary on April 12th, 2012
UAS (Untitled Art Society) is a not-for-profit, artist-run studio cooperative of Calgary artists. UAS's main exhibition space, Satellite Gallery hosts 1-2 opening receptions a month.
Our organization needs a number of volunteers to be greeters or bartenders (no experience necessary since we only serve wine/beer)
This is a really great way to get involved with a non-profit gallery, meet the exhibiting artists, board members, staff and all of our great supporters! Openings are always a ton of fun!
Applicants must be able to commit 2-4 hours every few months (as needed). Receptions take place on friday or saturday nights from 7pm-10pm
Interested applicants can submit a CV and brief paragraph of interest including availability by email. applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Please contact Sally Raab at info@uascalgary.org if you are interested!
For more information on other volunteer opportunities at Untitled Art Society please visit www.uascalgary.org/volunteer.html
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Cultivated
- Posted by CommunityCultivated on April 5th, 2012
The event is called Community Cultivated and its happening June 2nd. It is a silent auction art show with over 15 artists showing their work and 3 local Calgary indie bands taking the stage. A portion of the art sale will be donated to a local not for profit called, Studio C. We are looking for people who would be interested in volunteering 3-7 hours of their time to help this event take off. Positions are availaible in organizing set-up, decor, hosting, marketing and wrapping up at the end of the night. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain skills in marketing, public relations or events planning. Or simply for those that would like to use their talents to help out their local arts and music community. It is sure to be a fun night and volunteers will be provided with nourishment before and during the event. We can provide references as well for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers. If this opportunity sounds great to you please do contact us ~Claudia and Cynthia, your art cultivators, at communitycultivated@gmail.com or find us on twitter @cultivateart
Volunteer Opportunity: Magnetic North Theatre Festival
- Posted by volunteer@magne... on March 27th, 2012
The Magnetic North Theatre Festival wants you! Become a part of our energetic volunteer team and connect with other like-minded theatre lovers from across the country, while lending invaluable support to this exciting national celebration of contemporary Canadian theatre.
For 10 years now, The Magnetic North Theatre Festival has played an important role in the promotion and evolution of theatre in Canada. Like the Magnetic North Pole, the festival shifts location and travels around the country every other year, treating Canadians to excellence in English theatre from every corner of our great nation. This year’s Festival will take place in Calgary from June 13th to June 23rd, 2012. Festival organizers will be looking for 120 enthusiastic volunteers to make this one-of-a-kind showcase of national theatre a great success. Your time and energy will assist MNTF in operating this outstanding festival, while supporting some of Canada’s finest theatre artists.
VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Our volunteers are entrusted to act as general ambassadors to visitors of the festival and may work in various capacities including but not limited to:
Administrative Support
Front of House
Drivers/Shuttle
Transportation Dispatcher/Scheduler
Hospitality/Information
Team Captains/Senior Volunteers
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
The Magnetic North Theatre Festival adheres to the values, principles, and standards for effective volunteer practices set forth by Volunteer Canada. We strive to provide meaningful and productive roles to our volunteers that benefit both parties. In addition to a fun and rewarding experience our volunteers receive:
A collectible Magnetic North T-shirt
An invitation to our closing night party
One pre-booked, guaranteed seat per 8 hours of volunteer work, with access to all other festival productions and Magnetic Encounters events on a stand-by basis.
Volunteers will be required to attend an information and training session just prior to the festival, and are asked to commit to a minimum of four 4-hour shifts (minimum of 16 hours).
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities available with the 2012 Magnetic North Theatre Festival or to apply online please visit our website at www.magneticnorthfestival.ca or contact Noree Claerhout at volunteer@magneticnorthfestival.ca.
Volunteer Opportunity: Alberta Playwrights’ Network Casino
- Posted by dramaturg@alber... on March 19th, 2012
May 28 & 29, 2012 Alberta Playwrights’ Network Casino
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Would you like to help APN raise more money for playwright and play development? Well you can, and it only takes 1 day! APN’s casino is by far our biggest fundraising venture and you get to meet and work with other great people in the Alberta playwriting community.
Please email dramaturg@albertaplaywrights.com if you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information.
Creative Airdrie Society: Arts Event Management Internship
- Posted by Creative Airdri... on March 13th, 2012
The Creative Airdrie Society is looking for two interns who are planning a career in arts management to assist in the planning and execution of the ARTember 2012 - a city-wide celebration of the arts in Airdrie Alberta.
Internships (unpaid) will commence July 3 and end October 3, 2012. Successful applicants will be able to handle the following tasks: social media and web content updates, liaising with the local business community, co-ordinating public art displays, workshops and special events, working with the Volunteer Director to recruit volunteers and assign roles and act as event managers onsite Sept 14-30. Hours July 3- August 30 - 20 hours per week, September 1 - Oct 3 30 hours per week
Interested applicants should send a resume to info@creativeairdrie.ca no later than May 1, 2012
