New Youth Corps Volunteers
Want to be a part of Imperial Theatre Youth Corps?
Volunteering gets you inside the world of professional performing arts. See how things work from the inside out and meet the people who make it happen! Our dedicated team of operational volunteers play an essential role in advancing the performing arts at Imperial Theatre!
About the Program
At Imperial Theatre, we value our patrons and strive to give them a memorable experience at our events. Whether greeting incoming patrons, scanning tickets, handing out programs, assisting guests in finding their seats, or working with artists at stage door, our volunteers are a vital part of Imperial Theatre.
We have amazing artists from our region to national and international performers. Imperial Theatre works hard to keep all volunteers properly trained and informed. The volunteer program offers training regarding operational duties during an event, venue knowledge (building tour and fire evacuation procedures), along with a mandatory yearly refresher course. New volunteers are mentored during the shadow program. In return for your time as a volunteer, we provide fellowship, entertainment, and lots of wonderful benefits.
Youth Corps Benefits
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Signed reference letter from our Front of House and Community Development Coordinator (after completing a minimum of 10 shows)
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Volunteer credits for school
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Gain important job skills, such as communication and time management
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Flexible schedule to accommodate assignments and school events
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Learn about career opportunities in the arts and non-profit sector
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Work alongside the best volunteer team in the city
Policies
Volunteers sign up on a first-come-first-served basis using the online volunteer system Better Impact on a month-by-month basis. Volunteers should be interested in the performing arts, have superior customer service skills, prepared to commit to a full season of volunteering (September to June), minimum 10 events per year, and be willing and able to work as part of a great team of other volunteers, students, and staff members.
- All Youth Corps must be willing and able to work every possible position in our theatre. We do our best to accommodate requests and preferences.
- Youth Corps may have to stand for long periods of time, lift heavy baskets (15 lbs) and must be comfortable ascending and descending stairs in a darkened environment.
- Have the ability to quickly identify and resolve problems and the ability to think clearly and follow designated procedures in an emergency and/or stressful situation.
- Be able to adapt to a variety of circumstances as no two shows or audiences are the same
- Responsible to cancel through Better Impact or email if unable to work an assigned event.
- Youth Corps may leave a shift early due to the bus schedule or pick up time.
Volunteer Coordinator
Reach out to Emma McEvoy if you have any questions, emma@imperialtheatre.ca
