Concert and Promotion Volunteer
(Oakville Chamber Orchestra, Mailing Address)
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| Comments | This is a fun role with easy work before, during and after the concert that still allows the person to enjoy the concert. The Orchestra is in its 36th year and has been consistently lauded for the quality of the music. | ||
| Contact | Andrew Cripps, President, Oakville Chamber Orchestra; Email: mail@oakvillechamber.org | ||
| Duties | 4-5 hours on concert dates (Saturday and Sunday) focused on two areas: - Usher audience members into the Church, provide programs and sometimes assist in seating more elderly audience members. - Assist in staging of concerts, moving piano, chairs and stands before and clearing chairs after the concert, etc . We are looking for volunteers with an interest in: - understanding how an orchestra concert is presented - providing excellent customer service to OCO patrons - helping set up the stage & box office before concerts and tear-down post-concert - ushering and interacting with patrons - assisting in raffle and soloist flower presentations - assisting with intermission reception preparation, execution & clean-up | ||
| More Info Link | www.oakvillechamber.org | ||
| Benefits | 2 Free tickets for concerts; learn about the inner workings of an orchestra; volunteer hours | ||
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students | ||
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Culture & Heritage ; Customer / Sales Services ; Event Coordination & Support ; Guide / Greeter ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Marketing & Promotions ; Music & Performing Arts ; Youth Engagement | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; An interest in Western classical music is welcomed but not necessary. | ||
| Commitment Length | This is a short term, fun role | ||
| Interaction Level | Small Group - Working alongside other volunteers under direction of Volunteer Manager / General Manager ; Large Group - Interacting with the public concert patrons | ||
| Minimum Hours | 8 / Month | ||
| Dates and Times | Concert Volunteers are required on concert days - Saturday and Sunday Afternoons/Evenings Casual professional dress is a requirement (white top, black slacks/skirt) | ||
| Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; Concert season is from September-May | ||
| Location | St. Simon's Anglican Church (1450 Litchfield Rd.) and St. John's United (262 Randall St.) Oakville | ||
| Number of Positions | Oakville: 10 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going | ||
| Police Check | Not Required | ||
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| Organization Name | Oakville Chamber Orchestra, Mailing Address | ||
| Office Phone | Toll Free 1-877-532-6787 | ||
| mail@oakvillechamber.org | |||
| Website | www.oakvillechamber.org | ||
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| Mailing Address | c/o Oakville Chamber Orchestra PO Box 76036 1500 Upper Middle Rd W Oakville, ON L6M 3H5 | ||
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