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Volunteer Position Descriptions
Bartender Volunteer
August 2022
Bartender Volunteer - Position Description
Role:
To courteously and efficiently serve beverages and other concession items to guests in accordance with the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (FOACM) policies and procedures, and with regard to the Liquor License Laws of the Province of Ontario. The bar/concessions are open one hour prior to show and at intermission.
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer for two shifts per month
- Required on site 90 minutes prior to curtain, or as scheduled
Responsibilities:
- Report to the volunteer room at the beginning of your shift
- Ensure there is sufficient stock.
- Sell beverages and other products to guests as requested
- Follow the principal guidelines to smart serve
- Bus the Cogeco Escarpment Hall ensuring that all glassware is clean and ready for use again at intermission
- Address any concerns to the Duty Supervisor
- Be aware of your role should an emergency or evacuation occur
- Be aware of all fire exits, extinguishers and defibrillation locations
- Complete closing procedures
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Smart Serve Certification (submitted with application or attend course provided)
- Must meet requirements of general volunteer program
Benefits:
- Meet new people
- Develop new skills
- Get involved in your community
Volunteer Supervisor:
Supervisor, Cultural Services
Risk Level: High
Training Requirements:
- Accessible Customer Service Training
- FOACM General Orientation
- FOACM Position Specific Training
- Facility Orientation
- Corporate Volunteer Training
Screening Requirements:
- Application Form
- Interview
- Reference Checks
- Orientation and Training
Evaluation:
- Performance evaluation completed by Supervisor and Volunteer annually.
Coat Check Volunteer
July 2022
Coat Check Volunteer - Position Description
Role:
To courteously and efficiently check patrons’ coats, hats and other belongings at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (FOACM); and to return them at the end of a performance. The number of coat checkers scheduled will depend on the number of patrons expected, as well as the weather.
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer two shifts per month
- Required on site 75 minutes prior to curtain, or as scheduled
Responsibilities:
- Ensure coat room is organized
- Checking patron’s coats and belongings and return them at the end of the performance
- Distribute hearing assisted devices and booster seats upon request and collect at the end of the performance
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum 16 years of age
- Must meet requirements of Community Services volunteer program
Benefits:
- Meet new people
- Develop new skills
- Get involved in your community
- Students: Time can be counted towards Community Service Hours
Volunteer Supervisor:
- Coordinator, Cultural Services
Risk Level: Low
Training Requirements:
- Accessible Customer Service Training
- FOACM General Orientation
- FOACM Position Specific Training
- Facility Orientation
- Corporate Volunteer Training
Screening Requirements:
- Application Form
- Interview
- Reference Checks
- Orientation and Training
Evaluation:
- Performance evaluation completed by Supervisor and Volunteer annually.
Hanging Team Volunteer
August 2022
Hanging Team Member Gallery Volunteer Group (GVG) - Position Description
Role:
The hanging group will consist of 10 to 15 volunteers, which will carry out the installation of all types of art exhibitions in the Holcim Gallery at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (FOACM). The season is September – June.
Time Commitment:
- Team members will work on a rotating basis to dismantle and install exhibits every 3 weeks
- Sundays (take down) or Mondays (install), approximately 4 hours are required for installation. Take down time should be shorter.
- The volunteer must commit to 4 or 5 installments per season
Responsibilities:
- Work with facility maintenance staff for the installation and dismantling of all exhibits
- Assist with installation and dismantling to be done within arm’s reach, must have physical dexterity – step ladder is available if required
- Receiving and handling a variety of works for exhibits
- Assisting with the handling of props and mounting pieces for exhibits
- In an ideal situation, a liaise will be appointed to work with artist for the installation in order
for everyone’s time to be used wisely
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum 18 years of age
- Experience with handling delicate materials for exhibition
- Comfortable working with a variety of artistic techniques
- Must meet requirements of general volunteer program
Benefits:
- Experience a “behind-the-scenes” look at preparing works of art for display
- Be involved with an artistic and creative organization
- Satisfaction gained from being part of a team
- Get involved in your community
Volunteer Supervisor:
- Supervisor, Cultural Services
Risk Level: Medium
Training Requirements:
- Accessible Customer Service Training
- FOACM General Orientation
- FOACM Position Specific Training
- Facility Orientation
- Corporate Volunteer Training
Screening Requirements:
- Application Form
- Interview
- Reference Checks
- Orientation and Training
Evaluation:
- Performance evaluation completed by Supervisor and Volunteer annually.
Host/Floater Volunteer
July 2022
Host/Floater Volunteer - Position Description
Role:
To greet all patrons’ as they arrive at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (FOACM) and help with any requirements they may have.
Time commitment:
- Volunteer two shifts per month
- Required on site 60 minutes prior to curtain, or as scheduled
Responsibilities:
- Be aware of what activities are taking place within the facility for the specified timeframe
- Ensure awareness of location at which to be stationed
- Assist patrons with inquiries
- This position requires the volunteer to be flexible in terms of assignment for the performance
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum 16 years of age
- Must meet requirements of Community Services volunteer program
Benefits:
- Meet new people
- Develop new skills
- Get involved in your community
- Students: Time can be counted towards Community Service Hours
Volunteer Supervisor:
- Supervisor, Cultural Services
Risk Level: Low
Training Requirements:
- Accessible Customer Service Training
- FOACM General Orientation Session
- FOACM Position specific training
- Facility Orientation
- Corporate Volunteer Training
Screening Requirements:
- Application Form
- Orientation and Training
Evaluation:
- Performance evaluation completed by Supervisor and Volunteer annually.
Merchandise Seller Volunteer
July 2022
Merchandise Seller Volunteer - Position Description
Role:
To sell artist’s merchandise to patrons’ within the Cogeco Escarpment Hall in the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (FOACM).
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer two shifts per month
- Required to be on site 75 minutes prior to curtain, or as scheduled
Responsibilities:
- Report to volunteer room and sign-in
- Attend pre-show meeting
- Complete required set-up
- Prepare float and paperwork
- Sell merchandise
- Complete inventory and float reconciliation paperwork
- Report to volunteer room and sign-out
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum 16 years of age
- Must meet requirements of general volunteer program
Benefits:
- Meet new people
- Develop new skills
- Get involved in your community
- Students: Can be counted towards Community Service Hours
Staff Supervisor:
- Supervisor, Cultural Services
Risk Level: Medium
Training Requirements:
- Accessible Customer Service Training
- FOACM General Orientation
- FOACM Position Specific Training
- Facility Orientation
- Corporate Volunteer Training
Screening Requirements:
- Application Form
- Interview
- Reference Checks
- Orientation and Training
- Screening Checklist completed
Evaluation:
- Performance evaluation completed by Supervisor and Volunteer annually.
Ticket Scanner Volunteer
July 2022
Ticket Scanner Volunteer - Position Description
Role:
To courteously and efficiently respond to the requirements of patrons’ attending the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (FOACM). To accept and verify patron tickets as they enter the theatre for a performance.
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer two shifts per month
- Required on site 60 minutes prior to curtain, or as scheduled
Responsibilities:
- Ensure awareness of location at which to be stationed
- Follow the e-ticket-taking/manual paper operating procedures
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum 16 years of age
- Must meet requirements of Community Services volunteer program
Benefits:
- Meet new people
- Develop new skills
- Get involved in your community
- Students: Time can be counted towards Community Service Hours
Volunteer Supervisor:
- Coordinator, Cultural Services
Risk Level: Low
Training Requirements:
- Accessible Customer Service Training
- FOACM General Orientation
- FOACM Position Specific Training
- Facility Orientation
- Corporate Volunteer Training
Screening Requirements:
- Application Form
- Orientation and Training
Evaluation:
- Performance evaluation completed by Supervisor and Volunteer annually.
Usher Volunteer
July 2022
Usher Volunteer - Position Description
Role:
To courteously and efficiently and respond to the requirements of patrons’ attending the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (FOACM).
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer two shifts per month
- Required on site 60 minutes prior to curtain, or as scheduled
Responsibilities:
- Ensure awareness of location at which to be stationed
- Assist patrons who require assistance to their seats
- Assist with clean-up of the theatre area
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum 16 years of age
- Must meet requirements of Community Services volunteer program
Benefits:
- Meet new people
- Develop new skills
- Get involved in your community
- Students: Time can be counted towards Community Service Hours
Volunteer Supervisor:
- Coordinator, Cultural Services
Risk Level: Low
Training Requirements:
- Accessible Customer Service Training
- FOACM General Orientation
- FOACM Position Specific Training
- Facility Orientation
- Corporate Volunteer Training
Screening Requirements:
- Application Form
- Orientation and Training
Evaluation:
- Performance evaluation completed by Supervisor and Volunteer annually.
