Volunteering

Interested in becoming involved?

• If you love the arts – this is the opportunity.
• If you are community-minded – this is the place to be.
• If you want to have fun while also experiencing art at its best – then join us.

Abilities Arts Festival is looking for committed, enthusiastic, energetic and friendly volunteers to help out. We are looking for people who have a considerable time to give, as well as those who can give only a few hours during the actual festival.

The following are just some of the many volunteer opportunities"

• Box Office & Merchandising – This committee handles the on-site sales of tickets, Abilities Arts Festival merchandise, and artists’ CDs, books or cards.
  
  
• On Site Communications – You will act as our “meeters” and “greeters”. You will be the “face” of the festival. Members of this team are responsible for helping our patrons figure out what’s going on, where they’re going and how to get there.
  
  
• Crew & Sessions Monitors – Monitors ensure the set up of equipment for workshop, panel and daytime performance sessions. You'll also work closely with presenters to ensure that their needs are met. Volunteers on this committee should have a basic knowledge of stage and performance requirements.
  
  
• Front of House & Ushers – This team takes tickets, manages line-ups and helps seat audiences. You’ll be on the front lines, making sure our guests are comfortable and well taken care of both inside and outside the performance space.
  
  
• Site Dressing, Set-Up & Take Down – This crew ensures the Abilities Festival site is a beautiful place to be by decorating the site, setting up displays and signage, and taking them away again. Exercise your creative side with the rest of the dynamic folks on this team.
  
  
• Transportation – The transportation committee is responsible for the operation of a shuttle service for performers and invited guests between their accommodations and the various festival sites. There may be airport runs or emergency pick-ups involved.

Abilities Arts Festival provides a unique opportunity for you to contribute your enthusiasm and skills while also providing you with chance to make a difference. If you are interested in becoming involved, please fill out the Volunteer Form and let us know your interests. If you have any questions, just give us a call.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION * Denotes A Mandatory Field * Full Name :   * Address :   * City :   * Province :   * Postal Code :     Home Phone :     Work Phone :   * Email :     Yes   No   Are you over 18 years old? Yes   No   Are you a previous Abilities Arts Festival volunteer? Yes   No   Are you available to volunteer Prior To the Festival? Yes   No   Are you available to volunteer During the Festival? Yes   No   Do you have a valid Driver's Licence? Yes   No   Do you have access to an automobile? Please let us know if have experience or skills in the following areas (Check any categories that apply)   Accounting     Office/Clerical Work   Audio/Video Technician     Reception/Answering Phones   Box Office     Sign Language   Customer/Guest Relations     Stage Management   Event Planning/Organization     Work With Children/Youth   Fundraising     Writing/Journalism   Knowledge of Toronto Area     Ushering   Marketing/Public Relations       Please list the areas or duties you interested in volunteering for, or any other information you wish to provide :   Please press the Submit button only once.