- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
Volunteer with Bard on the Beach!
Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festival. Presented in Vancouver’s Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events in two modern performance tents from June through September, with an average attendance of 100,000. The Festival is known for its signature blend of high-quality artistic programming and a welcoming, informal experience for local residents and visitors from around the world. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization and play an important role in the success of our season. From June through September, our team of 300+ dedicated volunteers serve as ambassadors for the Festival by providing a high level of hospitality and a friendly, welcoming face to our patrons. Volunteers work in the Front of House area as Greeters, Ticket Takers or Ushers; in retail as Boutique or Concession Assistants and as Event Assistants. Full Volunteer Role descriptions can be found here: https://bardonthebeach.org/current-opportunities/volunteer/#!/view/volunteer-roles If you're interested in being a volunteer please apply here: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=f4346d15-ba30-44d5-b9fa-009ee0b6a1d2&ApplicationFormNumber=1 The Bard on the Beach volunteer program is committed to promoting an accessible, safe, inclusive, and diverse environment, in which people are brought together in their shared love of volunteering, Shakespeare, and the arts. We respect, value, and celebrate the diverse experiences of each person and actively encourage everyone to consider joining our team.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteers are an integral part of our festival and it's important that their hard work is recognized. We offer flexible scheduling, a fun environment filled with a vibrant and exciting group of people, and the opportunity to try new things. The extended length of our festival allows our volunteers to create and maintain new friendships. Some benefits include 2 tickets to our festival at each 25 hours worked, access to backstage tours, and a behind the scenes look at how the festival works!
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups