VOLUNTEER for ProArts Society!
The ProArts Society is constantly on the look out for volunteers to staff our weekly noon hour concert series as volunteer ushers.
Our Mission: To establish the historic Cathedral Church of the Redeemer as a premier venue for sharing the Arts with the community.
Our Vision: To enhance and enrich the Calgary arts community by actively encouraging and facilitating the use of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer as a venue for artistic expression.
Our Mandate: The ProArts Society is a non-profit volunteer organization that brings together artists and audiences in an historic venue in the heart of Calgary's cultural district.
The ProArts Society is incorporated under the Alberta societies act and is a registered charity.
If you are available between 11:00am and 1:15pm on Wednesdays and are an outgoing person, consider becoming a volunteer for our Society.
Basic Job Description: The volunteer usher greets the public as they enter, hands out the performance program, and basically welcomes them to the Cathedral. No knowledge of the performing arts required. Ushers are required to remain in the lobby area of the Cathedral during the forty minute performance, which is both visible and audible from their location. Volunteer time commitment is from 11:00am until 1:15pm. Shows are every Wednesday year 'round.
How to Apply: Volunteer applications are accepted in person, by mail (604-1 Street SE, T2G 5H8), or by e-mail.
What are the work hours?: Volunteers hours are on Wednesdays only, from11:00am until 1:15pm
Who is our Audience?: You will be welcoming a wide variety of the general public, which will require an open minded attitude towards the general public and a warm, welcoming demeanor!
Our audiences are comprised of Family, Adult 18 - 64 and Seniors 65+
Benefits of Volunteering: You will benefit by being exposed to a wonderfully eclectic arts community!
Additional Information:
- Position is suitable for either male or female volunteers
- Training and orientation is provided
- If you are a new Canadian all you require is basic English language conversational skills