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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS WITH VILLAGE THEATRE WATERDOWN
Executive Committee
Treasurer
Role requirements:
- Prepare and present a report at each monthly meeting
- Manage monthly and annual financial statements (fiscal year end is June 30)
- Prepare budgets
- Manage VTW debit/credit card and other payment sources and be responsible to sign cheques and/or
make online payments and etransfer reimbursements as needed - Prepare and present annual report at AGM
- Prepare and file annual CRA charitable tax return and Ontario annual report
- Support producers and other VTW volunteers in their financial responsibilities
- Lead training/orientation for succession planning
- Support executive team by ensuring bylaws and financial policies are followed and kept up to date
- Provide Vulnerable Sector Check if requested
- Follow all VTW policies and procedures
- Live or work in the Waterdown/Burlington/Dundas/Hamilton area
Skills requirements:
- Professional, volunteer or personal experience in a similar role
- Computer knowledge necessary to succeed in role – QuickBooks, Google Drive, Email, Zoom etc
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Respectful interpersonal skills and an inclusive mindset
- Understanding of how volunteerism shapes and strengthens community
- Commitment to attend VTW events and participate in activities
Volunteer Coordinator
Role requirements:
- Work with the executive and production teams to identify and fill volunteer roles
- Review, update and implement processes for recruitment, orientaKon and recognition of volunteers
- Utilize free volunteer centre sites for recruitment and professional development opportuniKes.
- Support ongoing evaluation of volunteer program – utilizing surveys, newsletters etc
- Maintain master volunteer/membership list and update regularly
- Provide reference letters or LinkedIn recommendations to student/adult volunteers (upon request).
- Attend monthly meetings and AGM and prepare reports
- Support executive team by ensuring bylaws and policies are followed and kept up to date for role
- Lead training/orientation of role for succession planning
- Provide Vulnerable Sector Check if requested
- Follow all VTW policies and procedures
- Live or work in the Waterdown/Burlington/Dundas/Hamilton area
Skills requirements:
- Professional, volunteer or personal experience in a similar role
- Computer knowledge necessary to succeed in role – MS Office, Google Drive, Email, Zoom, Volunteer
Management software etc - Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Respectful interpersonal skills and an inclusive mindset
- Understanding of how volunteerism shapes and strengthens community
- Commitment to attend VTW events and participate in activities
More Open Positions
Stage Manager
Stage management is the practice of organizing and coordinating a theatrical production. It encompasses a variety of activities, including organizing the production and coordinating communications between various personnel (e.g., between director and backstage crew, or actors and production management). A stage manager is one who has overall responsibility for stage management and the smooth execution of a production.
Assistant Stage Manager
The ASM has a twofold responsibility. During the rehearsal period, the ASM operates as the Stage Manager’s assistant helping set up and strike rehearsal furniture, taking down line notes, etc. per the Stage Manager. Often the ASM doubles as the Script Assistant. During technical and dress rehearsals, and performances, the ASM is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the backstage area.
House Manager
The House Manager is in charge of the hall on production nights. This includes making sure the chairs are setup, the concession stand is operating, ushers are in place, programmes are available and liasing with the Stage Manager to coordinate timing.
Producer
The producer’s job is to find, motivate and oversee people to do all the jobs other than directing and acting and to make sure that the whole production runs smoothly. The producer is first and foremost a good communicator and organizer, capable of working well with different teams of people and giving them the tools and information they need to do their jobs.
Script Assistant
As the show is blocked, the stage manager records the blocking in a special script for that purpose. The script assistant uses this script to prompt the actors for their lines once they are going off book. The script assistant must also be able to prompt actors with stage directions and record blocking changes in the script.
Wardrobe
There are many jobs in the costume area from designing, sourcing out pieces, sewing, and maintaining the costumes during the show. Heaven forbid we have a wardrobe malfunction!
Lighting and Sound
Work with the sound and lighting designers and the producer and stage manager to execute the cues.
Ushers
This is a great customer service role! Ushers are responsible for the seating and safety of all patrons before, during, and after the performance. Ushers are also expected to carry out tasks to help with the smooth running of the front of house including care and maintenance of the theatre, customer service, audience experience, pre-show prep, post-show breakdown, guest and volunteer safety, and emergency responses.
Props Master
The props master is responsible for finding and organizing the props used in the play. During the production the props person will often be back stage working with the assistant stage manager to make sure the items are in the correct place at the right time.