Volunteer: Volunteers Needed for the 4th Annual Lab Cab Frestival, Factory Theatre

Saturday, October 31^st & Sunday, November 1^st, 2009

Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street

1pm-1am Saturday and 1pm-4pm Sunday, rain or shine!

We are pleased to have the opportunity to bring this festival back to Factory Theatre this year and we are looking for some energetic arts-lovers to volunteer for the festival in a number of different capacities.  We are looking for people for the following positions:

• Venue Coordinator Assistants October 31^st – November 1^st (Shifts from 12pm-4:30pm, 4pm-8:30pm or 8pm-1am)
• Artist Desk Check In  October 31^st – November 1^st (Shifts from 12pm-4:30pm, 4pm-8:30pm or 8pm-1am)
• Merchandise Sales  October 31^st – November 1^st (Shifts from 12pm-4pm)
• Postering  TBC
• Set Up and Tear Down  Week of October 26^th to 30^th and November 2^nd
• Administration & Outreach  Starting soon!

To volunteer, please contact Nausheen Currington by email to nausheencurrington@rogers.com or by phone at 647-229-5175; please leave a message.

The Lab Cab Festival is a two-day multi-disciplinary arts festival set in and around Toronto’s historic Factory Theatre.

The 4^th Annual Lab Cab Festival features new work by over sixty of Toronto’s finest artists. Musicians, actors, writers, dancers, painters, film-makers, photographers, poets, storytellers, directors, comedians and clowns showcase their talent in every nook and cranny of the Factory Theatre; utilizing both theatres, the dressing rooms, the parking lot, the greenroom, the carpentry shop, the rehearsal hall, the staircases, the lobbies, the courtyard, and even the bathrooms! Audiences choose their own schedule from pieces ranging anywhere between two and thirty minutes.

The Lab Cab Festival is family friendly and FREE FREE FREE!!!

Lab Cab was founded and produced by actor and photographer Aviva Armour-Ostroff as a monthly multi-arts cabaret at the Factory Studio Theatre in 2001. By the time Lab Cab retired after five successful years, it had become a staple in the independent arts scene, a venue where both new and established artists from any discipline could experiment in a safe and supportive environment. In September 2006, Lab Cab successfully expanded into the Lab Cab Festival, an annual event unifying diverse artistic communities under one roof. More information on the Artists scheduled to perform will be released soon.  Join the Lab Cab Festival Facebook group or check the website, www.labcab.ca for information on last year’s festival and this year’s as it is added.

Volunteer: Scotiabank Nuit Blanche needs your help!, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

Toronto’s all night contemporary art extravaganza, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, is fast approaching on October 3, 2009.

The dusk-til-dawn public celebration of contemporary art will once again feature thousands of artists showcasing their work in unlikely spaces across the city. The success of this massive event would not be possible without the generous assistance of hundreds of volunteers who support the event year after year. We need your help!

With nearly a million people hitting the streets to view over 130 projects in three zones across the city, there is a strong need to assist the public in navigating the event. The primary volunteer opportunities for this year’s event will be the roles of: Information Ambassador, Project Facilitator & Usher.

• Information Ambassadors will volunteer at the event’s Information Centres and high traffic locations, welcoming audiences, providing information, answering questions, and handing out guides and maps.
• Project Facilitators and Ushers will volunteer at a specific project. Project Facilitators will assist audience members with interactive projects, while Ushers will assist people waiting to view a project, ensuring their successful navigation through line-ups and the work itself.

For all three positions, the time commitment will include:

• a 2-hour orientation session to meet with our staff and complete all necessary paper-work;
• a 3-hour training session to take place approximately 2 weeks prior to the event; and
• a 12 to 15-hour shift during the night of the event.

If you are interested in any of these volunteer positions, please send an e-mail to spevvol@toronto.ca including:

1. Your first and last name
2. A phone number where we can reach you during business hours
3. The volunteer position you are interested in:

• Information Ambassador
• Project Facilitator
• Usher

Once you send the above information you will be contacted with upcoming dates for a mandatory orientation session, which is the first step in volunteering with the event.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Volunteer: The Fringe Wants You!, Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival

VOLUNTEER at the Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival July 1-12, 2009

Every shift YOU work you get to see a show FOR FREE.

This is an excellent opportunity to see some of the most cutting edge theatre presented in this city and to network with emerging and established artists alike.  This is also a great chance for High School students to complete their community service hours.

BE A PART OF THE LARGEST THEATRE FESTIVAL IN ONTARIO.  FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT (416) 966-1062 or volunteer@fringetoronto.com

Internship: Summer Family Programs Volunteer Intern, Canadian Stage Company

The Canadian Stage Company is now accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of SUMMER FAMILY PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER INTERN.

Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company develops and produces the best in Canadian and international contemporary theatre and is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Artistic and Audience Development and the Interim Community Relations Manager, this Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in developing and leading programs that cultivate artistic opportunities in community settings for youth and families, associated with the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park. This position also offers opportunities to develop experience in the marketing, communications and outreach activities for community initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the Facilitation of Summer Youth and Community Programs in Program Sessions
• Assisting with the communication and evaluation of programs offered.
• Assisting with the co-ordination of Youth and Community Programming throughout the summer

The Intern will have opportunities to participate in program planning, communication and execution, including attending program sessions.   The internship offers numerous opportunities to develop administrative, communication and leadership skills in the implementation of new initiatives.

Start Date: June 29, 2009 – End Date: September 6, 2009

The Canadian Stage Company Youth Programs Intern must commit to at least 10 hrs per week.  Schedule can be flexible. Must be available July 1st and Sunday evenings throughout the summer.

Minimum requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in youth arts programming, family-friendly programming, communications and outreach
• Experience in leadership roles and desire to improve leadership skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Previous office administration experience and previous creation experience are an asset
• Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases the successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
• High computer proficiency (MS Word & Excel experience preferred, e-mail and internet)
• Being enrolled in a course of study that involves interning at an arts organization is considered an asset but not required.

In addition to the many benefits of The Canadian Stage Company’s Intern Program which include information sessions with staff members of their choice, the successful candidate will also be assisting artists or administrators who are engaged with the youth programs of the Company.  The intern will also receive free tickets to Canadian Stage productions and will be invited to readings, workshops and other artistic development initiatives.  We strive to make our intern positions as valuable an experience as possible.

Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 (phone) references by June 19, 2009 by email only, (attach documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat)
Attention: SUMMER YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INTERN
Canadian Stage Company

e-mail: bobmccarthy@canstage.com

www.canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this intern posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship: Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park Intern, Canadian Stage Company

The Canadian Stage Company is accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park Intern.

Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company, committed to developing and producing the best in theatre on a national and international level.
As a non-profit company, The Canadian Stage Company relies on volunteers to help it achieve its vision.

Reporting to the Dream in High Park Volunteer Coordinator, the Intern duties will include:

• Administrative help for the Dream Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator involving inputting into an Access database to pull volunteer reports for CanStage TD Dream In High Park
• Community outreach involving recruitment and training of new Dream volunteers
• Successful candidate will need to assist with the coordination of volunteers
• Assist with coordinating volunteer rewards up to and including a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ in August
• Once a week the Intern will be asked to coordinate the volunteers at the Dream site
• Maintaining a database of volunteer information
• Filing, photocopying, assist with mail outs to Dream volunteers as needed
• Assist with Dream in High Park volunteer recruitment and training
• Assist with the coordination of volunteer resources projects, including education sessions for volunteers and communications with volunteers.
• Letter-writing and memo-writing involved
• Other administration help as required by the Dream Volunteer Coordinator

Minimum requirements:

• Must be able to work independently as a team-oriented problem-solver. This is a fast-paced multi-tasking position
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
• Computer proficient in Word, Excel, email

Days and Times: Minimum of two weekday shifts a week required, at least one day a start-time of 11 or 11:30 am until 5:30 pm, another day a start time of 3pm until 9pm
Start Date: June 21st, 2009 (mandatory, for volunteer training session)
End Date: September 7th, 2009 (Labour Day)

Rewards: Volunteer Interns are considered staff by The Canadian Stage Company. You will be eligible to attend plays and play readings, workshops, discount tickets to other theatres, and you will be part of a dynamic office environment. In addition, we offer Information Interviews, Goals Planning and Progress Reports during the Intern Term, as well as internal job postings after successful completion of the Intern programme.

To apply:
We require a CV to consider applicants for the Internship. First priority will be given to interns who include a note of interest with their CV.
An interview is required, only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline to apply:   Wednesday June 17th, 2009
Apply by email only to:
Attention: Bob McCarthy
Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns
bobmccarthy@canstage.com
www.canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this INTERN posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
The Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Volunteer: Festival of Ideas and Creation, Canadian Stage Company

VOLUNTEER FOR THE CANADIAN STAGE COMPANY FESTIVAL OF IDEAS AND CREATION

Participate in artistic development behind the scenes! The Canadian Stage Company invites individuals 16 years and older to be a part of the Festival of Ideas and Creation, June 8th to June 27th, 2009. The Festival takes place in a variety of venues, onsite at Canadian Stage Berkeley, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

The Canadian Stage Company is seeking individuals, 16 years of age and older, who enjoy learning about theatre, meeting new people and seek to have a one-of- a-kind festival volunteering event to join our diverse team of volunteers for The Festival of Ideas and Creation. The Company is looking for set up and runner volunteers to work a minimum of three (3) shifts of your choosing. There are a variety of shifts involved, both day and evenings. The work primarily involves helping with the setup of an event, helping during an event for a variety of “runner” tasks and assisting with the ending of events.

THE BENEFITS

Volunteers see the particular event they are volunteering at for free and are rewarded with tickets to the Canadian Stage Company’s upcoming season if they complete 25 hours of volunteering. Volunteering at the Festival of Ideas and Creation is of special appeal to people interested in theatre and play development,  theatre students and emerging artists and arts administrators.

HOW TO SIGN UP:

If you want to get involved, The Canadian Stage Company is holding a Volunteer Recruitment Session at the Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street (south of King Street East / one block east of Sherbourne). We would like you to attend one volunteer recruitment sessions in order to enroll as a volunteer.

Contact Bob McCarthy, Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns  at bobmccarthy@canstage.com or if you don’t have access to email, call 416-860-4688 and indicate that you can

The Festival of Ideas and Creation Volunteer Recruitment Session will be held on the following date:

Thursday May 28th: 7:00 pm sharp – Canadian Stage Berkeley, 26 Berkeley St. (Open to all).

Please Note:

Allow 60 minutes to hear about The Canadian Stage Company Festival of Ideas and Creation and to sign up for shifts.  Volunteers are asked to arrive at the session on time and to bring a pen and two (phone) references.
Please know the exact dates that you can volunteer.  A minimum of three (3) shifts between the dates of June 8th to June 27th, 2009 is a requirement for all volunteers. You will be asked to choose the three (3) dates most convenient to you.  The best opportunities for shifts are during weekdays and weeknights however, there are also weekend shifts to fit any schedule.

You will be required to attend an on-site training session on Tuesday June 2nd, 6pm to 7pm at Canadian Stage Berkeley, 26 Berkeley Street.
Volunteer shifts begin onsite at Canadian Stage Berkeley, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON
Volunteers may invite as many friends as they wish to sign up and volunteer.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Canadian Stage Company Festival of Ideas and Creation runs from June 8th to 27th at The Berkeley Street Theatre, focusing on artistic process and exchange. It offers professional development opportunities for local and national artists to present new works and evolve their creative processes while offering the general public the opportunity to explore art behind the scenes and participate in the development of new work. First established in 2006, the festival is slated to become an annual event with a dynamic line-up of public, youth, artist and industry programming.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Open readings and rehearsals of exciting new theatrical works by senior and emerging artists from across Canada such as two-time Governor General’s Award-winner Judith Thompson & Tony-award winner William Finn;
• In Conversation Series with stalwarts in the world of live theatre such as Siminovitch Prize-winner Daniel MacIvor;
• Industry explorations, master classes, forums and conferences
• Book launches, Backstage tours, Youth programming and more!

For more information about the The Canadian Stage Company Festival of Ideas and Creation: go to www.canstage.com/festival

ABOUT THE CANADIAN STAGE COMPANY:

Nationally and internationally acclaimed, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre company. Founded in 1987 with the merger of CentreStage and Toronto Free Theatre, the Company is dedicated to programming international contemporary theatre and to developing and producing landmark Canadian works which have been awarded some of the country’s most prestigious literary and performing arts honours, including the Governor General’s, Chalmers and Dora Mavor Moore Awards. The Company presents the richest variety of Canadian and international plays and musicals – from edgy and provocative works at the Berkeley Street Theatre to productions with universal appeal at the Bluma Appel Theatre and a summer of Shakespeare at the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park. With a long-standing commitment to education and enhancement programs for the public, nurturing theatre professionals, and developing new Canadian plays, Canadian Stage plays an essential role in bringing thought-provoking theatre and high quality entertainment into the lives of millions in Toronto, one of North America’s largest theatre centres. For more information, refer to www.canstage.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING:

Bob McCarthy, Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns, bobmccarthy@canstage.com or 416-860-4688

Volunteer: Canadian Stage TD Dream In High Park, Canadian Stage Company

Toronto’s longest-running outdoor summer theatre event is looking for volunteers. The Canadian Stage Company invites individuals 15 years and older to be a part of the 27th Annual Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park and spend several evenings under the stars volunteering at this year’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, June 26 to September 6, 2009.

The Canadian Stage Company is seeking individuals who enjoy theatre, meeting new people and looking for relevant experience to join our diverse team of volunteers. The Company is looking for greeters as well as donation, gate and hill attendants to work five shifts of their choosing, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., at the Dream site in High Park. Full training is provided.

Volunteers are rewarded with tickets to the Canadian Stage Company’s upcoming season, an Appreciation BBQ, a TD Dream in High Park volunteer t-shirt, games and prizes. Volunteering at the Dream is of special appeal to high school students as The Canadian Stage Company is able to offer the opportunity to meet required community service hours.

For more information or to sign up, please visit our website at canstage.com/dream, email bobmccarthy@canstage.com or call 416.367.8243 x 252. http://www.canstage.com/dream

Nationally and internationally acclaimed, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre company. Founded in 1987 with the merger of CentreStage and Toronto Free Theatre, the Company is dedicated to programming international contemporary theatre and to developing and producing landmark Canadian works which have been awarded some of the country’s most prestigious literary and performing arts honours, including the Governor General’s, Chalmers and Dora Mavor Moore Awards. The Company presents the richest variety of Canadian and international plays and musicals – from edgy and provocative works at the Berkeley Street Theatre to productions with universal appeal at the Bluma Appel Theatre and a summer of Shakespeare at the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park. With a long-standing commitment to education and enhancement programs for the public, nurturing theatre professionals, and developing new Canadian plays, Canadian Stage plays an essential role in bringing thought-provoking theatre and high quality entertainment into the lives of millions in Toronto, one of North America’s largest theatre centres.

Volunteer: Accommodation Needed for Artists, The Cooking Fire Theatre Festival

The Cooking Fire Theatre Festival is looking for friendly people willing to put up a theatre artist or two around June 15-21. They have several Quebec artists coming in, and one from Halifax. All are open to pretty much anything (though one needs a place without dogs) especially in the region of Dufferin Grove Park where the festival happens. If you have a spare bed or couch or floor or know someone who does and would like to open your home to some pleasant visitors who will be rehearsing or performing the whole time they’re here, let us know. It would be a huge help.

Please contact Kate Cayley Artistic Director, The Cooking Fire Theatre Festival at 416-655-4841.
www.cookingfire.ca

Volunteer: Theatre Youth Advisory Committee, Mixed Company Theatre

Our Youth Advisory Committee is an exciting adventure for youth who want to get involved in theatre and make a difference in their community.  We’re looking for young people who care about issues they are facing and want to do something about them. Through discussion groups, workshops and dramaturgy, the Youth Advisory Committee helps shape Mixed Company’s theatrical endeavours using Forum Theatre’s innovative techniques.

Mixed Company Theatre’s Youth Advisory Committee is perfect for youth 15 – 24 interested in:

• Writing, acting, designing, directing
• Becoming more involved in their community
• Finding a voice to challenge issues
• Refining dramaturgical skills (e.g. work-shopping scripts, character development, etc.)
• Becoming involved in collective drama creation
• Learning how Forum Theatre engages and interacts with audiences
• Earning credit towards community service hours

Interested in becoming involved?  Find out more: Tuesday, May 5 2009, 6pm – 8pm, 157 Carlton Street, Toronto
at the: Mixed Company Theatre Youth Advisory Committee Information Session
Please RSVP to info@mixedcompanytheatre.com or 416 515 8080

Volunteer: rock.paper.sistahz festival May 2009, b current

Get involved with a fab festival for artists of colour.  volunteer with the rock.paper.sistahz in May 2009!

b current performing arts corps, a not for profit organization supporting emerging artists of colour presents rock.paper.sistahz. It is back for its
8th year and there promises to be something for everyone! Beginning May 4,2009 expect to mingle with some of the brightest and most talented artists,
filmmakers, creators and thespians of colour from around the world. Led by award winning mentor and celebrated artist, ahdri zhina mandiela, the
rock.paper.sistahz team entertains audiences through a variety of mediums including visual art, dance, music, theatre, spoken word, and food.

We are looking for fun and fabulous volunteers for May 2009 to fulfill the following positions:

• Front of House Assistance
• Event Volunteers to assist onsite with activities
• Postering & Flyering around the city

Please email outreach@bcurrent.ca for more details or contact 416 533 1500.  Volunteer sign up will be on Monday, April 27 @ 6pm - 7:30pm.