Volunteers Needed

The new season is starting soon! We are currently accepting volunteers for the following positions:

Ambassadors

The role of the Ambassador is to welcome patrons at Vancouver Opera productions and events. The goal is to assist patrons in having as enjoyable an experience as possible.

As Ambassadors, volunteers are required to become familiar with the production being presented, through orientation and the Vancouver Opera website. Volunteers are also expected to present a positive image of themselves and Vancouver Opera.

Time required: 2-3 hours, depending on the length of the production

Number of Volunteers Required: 12-15 Ambassadors for each performance

Vancouver Opera Ambassadors have excellent inter-personal skills, good judgment, take pride in their work and value customer service. Students are encourage to volunteer and are given flexibility around their studying schedules.

Chaperones

The purpose of Vancouver Opera Chaperones is to provide adequate supervision of the children's chorus during rehearsals and productions. The goal of this volunteer assignment is to ensure the smooth running of rehearsals and production nights.

Chaperones are responsible for supervising the children, as well as making sure that they are escorted to and from the stage at the appropriate time. Volunteers are required to stay until all of the children have been picked up from the rehearsal hall/theatre.

Time Required: 1-5 hours, depending on rehearsal/production requirements.

Number of Volunteers Required: 2-3, depending on chorus size.

Lightwalkers

Lightwalking provides a unique opportunity to be backstage, and onstage during the week prior to opening night. Lightwalking is done by volunteers in order to help the lighting technicians finalize lighting for the productions. This is a crucial aspect of preparation for the shows.

In order to be effective at lightwalking, volunteers are required to be knowledgeable about stage directions. Hand outs are provided prior to lightwalking assignments.

Due to the unpredictable nature of productions, lightwalkers will be phoned the evening prior to their assignment for confirmation of times etc.

While this assignment is onstage and at the theatre, it is very important to follow the rules of backstage conduct, which will be explained prior to your assignment.

Time Required: 3-5 hours.

Number of Volunteers Required: 2 (lightwalking is done in pairs).

Mailings & General Office Help

Vancouver Opera has numerous mailings throughout the year. Volunteers are required to help with these mailings to assist staff in a productive manner.

Time Required: Flexible

Number of Volunteers Required: Flexible, this assignment is usually done in pairs or groups

Volunteer with Vancouver Opera to further the company’s mission of artistic excellence. For more information about becoming a volunteer, please call Ling Chan at 604-682-2871 ext. 4842 or email lchan@vancouveropera.ca