Volunteer for Arts and Cultural Organizations in Canada

Drayton Theatres Inc
33 Wellington Street South, Drayton, Ontario

Drayton Entertainment is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization, and one of Canada's most successful professional theatre companies. From Broadway musicals, to laugh-a-minute comedies and riveting dramas, Drayton Entertainment presents the finest in live theatre for all ages at seven unique venues across Ontario: the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge in Cambridge, Huron Country Playhouse and Playhouse II in Grand Bend, King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, and St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and the Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Drayton Theatres Inc

Dundas Historical Society Museum
139 Park St. W., Dundas, Ontario

The mandate of the Historical Society was to search out, collect, preserve and record historical records and artifacts which told the story of the town of Dundas and its nearby townships. The items were stored and preserved in the best manner possible. However as the quantity increased it became evident that a building was needed; one specific to the unique needs of an historical collection.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Dundas Historical Society Museum

Durham West Arts Centre
1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering Recreation Complex, Pickering, Ontario

The Durham West Arts Centre is a 'hub' organization working to establish links with artists, arts groups and arts lovers. We want to meet and talk to the groups and individuals who are willing to help build the infrastructure for a permanent arts centre in Pickering.

Keywords: Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Durham West Arts Centre

Durham Youth Orchestra
755 Waverly Street North, Oshawa, Ontario

Established in 1993 by Oshawa violinist John Beaton, the Durham Youth Orchestra provides young musicians with the enriching experience of performing music by many great composers, including Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. The goal of the DYO is to nurture the artistic and personal growth of young musicians through the experience of playing orchestral masterpieces.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Durham Youth Orchestra

East European Genealogical Society Inc
Winnipeg, Manitoba

East European Genealogical Society Inc. membership supports a registered non-profit organization identifying and marshalling genealogical resources for east European research. We invite membership from all persons interested in east European genealogy including all ethnic groups and religions.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of East European Genealogical Society Inc

Eastern Edge Art Gallery Inc
72 Harbour Drive, St. John's, Newfoundland

Eastern Edge, created in 1984, was the first artist run centre for visual arts in Newfoundland Labrador. We remain committed to exhibiting contemporary Canadian and international art, as well as encouraging dedicated, rigorous activity locally.

Keywords: Galleries · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Eastern Edge Art Gallery Inc

Edmonton Opera
15230-128 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta

Edmonton Opera is dedicated to producing great performances that bring the powerful emotions of opera to our community. Our purpose and vision is to present opera that moves and inspires our audiences - individuals, corporate organizations and the three levels of government, all who are partners and sponsors in our community.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Edmonton Opera

Edmonton Youth Orchestra Association
Heritage Post Office, Edmonton, Alberta

The Edmonton Youth Orchestra Association, formed in 1952, supports two nationally renowned symphony orchestras: The Intermediate Youth Orchestra, and The Senior Youth Orchestra. Through these two orchestras, the EYO's music program, one of the finest in Canada, provides the highest possible standard of orchestral training and experience to over 150 music students from age 11 to 24.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Edmonton Youth Orchestra Association

Educational Archives and Heritage Centre
155 Macassa Ave., Hamilton, Ontario

The Archives were first established by the Hamilton Board of Education in 1988, as a place to house and properly preserve the official minute books, documents, student records and significant historic artifacts that told the story and held the history of the Hamilton Board and its schools.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Educational Archives and Heritage Centre

Electric Company Theatre Society
1885 Venables St, Vancouver, British Columbia

Electric Company is dedicated to the creation of original works of theatre and the theatrical adaptation of existing texts with an emphasis on physical and visual imagery. We strive to produce theatre that is life affirming, inspiring and provocative. Our work transports audiences to the frontiers of art, knowledge and human experience. We believe in theatre that is accessible financially and thematically. Our projects cross artistic disciplines and integrate new media. We wish to challenge the conventions of theatre while preserving a strong sense of story.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Electric Company Theatre Society

Elmira Theatre Company Inc
76 Howard Ave, Elmira, Ontario

Elmira Theatre Company, as a vibrant community group, exists to promote diverse theatrical opportunities through a commitment to skills development and artistic excellence.
,br>Elmira Theatre Company began in 1981 and since that time has become well known in local theatre circles for its quality productions, especially its comedies. Elmira is located in south-central Ontario and members come from all over the Waterloo Region and nearby towns and cities. New members are always welcome, regardless of ability.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Elmira Theatre Company Inc

Elora Centre for the Arts
75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario

The Elora Centre for the Arts is located in a restored, three-story limestone school building in one of Ontario's most picturesque villages. The Elora Centre for the Arts consists of 10 large classrooms converted to provide in total over 10,000 square feet of dedicated space plus additional service corridors and amenities. It is now considered a home where Art lives. The facility is envisioned as an enhancement to cultural life in the region through production and reception, and through the practice and presentations.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Centres

Volunteer Profile of Elora Centre for the Arts

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society
12046 234th St, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Founded by John Stuart and Sharon Malone in the spring of 2001, EMERALD PIG is an anagram of our community's name, MAPLE RIDGE. It's a little bit rural, a little bit whimsical and a lot of fun!

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Emerald Pig Theatrical Society

Emsdale Agricultural Society
Emsdale, Ontario

The Emsdale Agricultural Society began back in 1889 (then known as the Perry Township Agricultural Society). We are proud of our rich history, having been a integral part of the development of the rural area. As a member of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies we encourage everyone, young and old, to celebrate rural agriculture and farming as a vital part of Ontario's past, present and future.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Emsdale Agricultural Society

Encore the Concert Band
London, Ontario

"Encore.The Concert Band" was established in 1993 to perform, preserve and enhance concert band music in the Greater London area. To accomplish this goal Encore performs a series of 6 concerts every year, including a special annual Christmas concert the proceeds of which are donated to Mission Services of London.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Encore the Concert Band

Enderby and District Museum Society
901 George St., Highway 97A, Enderby, British Columbia

The idea of a community museum was initiated by four grade 10 students at the Enderby Junior Secondary School, who began working on plans for a museum in the autumn of 1972. In the summer of 1973 the students were awarded an Opportunities for Youth grant and given a room in the school basement for storage; they began collecting and cataloguing donations, interviewing oldtimers, and building display cases.

The Enderby and District Community Museum Society was registered with the province on September 5, 1973. The society began making plans to build a museum complex-a pioneer log village-and city council promised land on the north side of the Barnes Park playground to the society.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Enderby and District Museum Society

Ex Libris Association
140 St George St, Toronto, Ontario

The ELA is the Canadian national association interested in historical and current issues about libraries, archives, publishing houses, and related institutions and people. Membership is open to all interested parties, but is primarily drawn from the ranks of retired pesons.

Keywords: Libraries · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Ex Libris Association

Eye Level Gallery Society
2063 Gottingen St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Eyelevel Gallery is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to the presentation, development and promotion of contemporary art.

Keywords: Galleries · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Eye Level Gallery Society

Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario

Factory Theatre is a vibrant centre of new play development and presentation, with the proud by-line, "Home of the Canadian playwright."

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Factory Theatre

Federation of Canadian Artists
1241 Cartwright St, Vancouver, British Columbia

The mission of the FCA is to advance the knowledge and appreciation of art and culture to all Canadians, offering education, exhibition and communication in the Visual Arts, and to support and promote emerging to professional member artists.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of Federation of Canadian Artists

Federation of Canadian Music Festivals
113 Elm Park Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Federation of Canadian Music Festivals is the umbrella organization for 230+ local and provincial festivals.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Federation of Canadian Music Festivals

Fernie and District Arts Council
601 - 1st Avenue, Fernie, British Columbia

The Arts Station - the home of Fernie & District Arts Council - is the hub of Fernie's cultural scene.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of Fernie and District Arts Council

Film & Video Arts Society of Alberta
9722 102 St, Edmonton, Alberta

FAVA is a not-for-profit, charitable society that exists to facilitate and support the creation, exhibition and distribution of independent film, video and media arts in Northern Alberta.

Keywords: Film · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Film & Video Arts Society of Alberta

First Peoples' Cultural Council
1A Boat Ramp Road, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia

The First Peoples' Cultural Council is a First Nations-run Crown Corporation with a mandate to support the revitalization of Aboriginal language, arts and culture in British Columbia. We provide funding and resources to communities, monitor the status of First Nations languages and develop policy recommendations for First Nations leadership and government.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of First Peoples' Cultural Council

Flin Flon Arts Council
Box 933, Flin Flon, Manitoba

The Flin Flon Arts Council aims to increase and to diversify the opportunities for citizens of Flin Flon and surrounding district to enjoy and to participate in cultural activities.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of Flin Flon Arts Council

Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines
85 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario

Incorporated as the Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines in 1970, having the mandate to support and assist the ethno-cultural and newcomer community in Niagara through a broad range of programs and services.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines

Fondation Du Musee De La Civilisation
16, Rue De La Barricade, Quebec, Quebec

Les Musees de la civilisation include: Musee de la civilisation, Musee de l'Amerique francophone, Musee de la place Royale, Maison historique Chevalier and Centre national de conservation et d'etudes des collections.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fondation Du Musee De La Civilisation

Fondation Du Musee National Des Beaux-Arts Du Quebec
1 Av Wolfe-Montcalm, Quebec, Quebec

The functions of the Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec are to make known, promote and preserve Quebec art of all periods, from ancient art to contemporary art, and to ensure a place for international art through acquisitions, exhibitions and other cultural activities.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fondation Du Musee National Des Beaux-Arts Du Quebec

Foothills Acoustic Music Institute
PO Box 65031 Rpo N. Hill, Calgary, Alberta

The Foothills Acoustic Music Institute is a registered non-profit organization established in 1997 to promote and encourage the learning and playing of acoustic music. FAMI's mandate is to provide a learning environment for a community of musically oriented people. Our goal is to appeal to a wide variety of skill levels and instrument types. Musical styles include folk, swing, blues, celtic, bluegrass, country, old timey, roots and traditional. As an acoustic music organization, FAMI does not allow instrument amplifiers at our camps. FAMI's offerings are aimed at youth and adults ages 12 and up.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Foothills Acoustic Music Institute

Footlight Theatre Company Society
6584 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia

Footlight Theatre Company is a not-for-profit society musical theatre company based in Burnaby that produces small and large scale musicals at the James Cowan Theatre and Michael J. Fox Theatre, both located in Burnaby.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Footlight Theatre Company Society

Fort Calgary Preservation Society
750 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta

Fort Calgary is operated by the Fort Calgary Preservation Society. The Society's mandate is to preserve, utilize, develop, interpret and promote Fort Calgary for the benefit of the citizens and visitors to the city of Calgary.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fort Calgary Preservation Society

Fort Malden Volunteer Association
100 Laird Ave South, Amherstburg, Ontario

As Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada began planning their 50th Anniversary as a National Historic Site in 1988, a group of volunteers assisted staff with the event.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fort Malden Volunteer Association

Fort Sackville Foundation
15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford, Nova Scotia

The Fort Sackville Foundation is a registered Nova Scotian society and Canadian charity which operates under the guidance of a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee, holding regular public meetings.

The Scott Manor House is a registered provincial and municipal heritage property.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fort Sackville Foundation

Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village
307 Euclid Ave, Suite 264, Thunder Bay, Ontario

With the Museum making use of the 'self-guided' tour format, we are seeking more volunteer assistance to interact with the guests who visit the museum site. We strive to offer a fun volunteering environment where our volunteers enjoy interacting with the public to help ensure our guests have the best possible experience when visiting Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact us and let us know where and when you would like to lend a hand.

We are also seeking Students who need to obtain their volunteer hours for school.

Please Contact Lois Garrity via Email: opmuse2@tbaytel.net

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village

Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society
12357 82A Avenue, Unit 2, Surrey, British Columbia

The Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society has spent the last thirty-two years bringing musical theatre to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

The G & S, as it has become known, is a stalwart of high quality amateur theatre. The productions, whether light opera, English pantomime or broadway musical, are hilarious, fast-paced fun. They're almost as enjoyable to watch as they are to perform.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Friends in the West
Langley, British Columbia

The African Children's Choir is composed of African children, aged 7 to 10 years old. Many have lost one or both parents through the devastation of war, famine and disease. They represent all the children of a continent and they demonstrate the potential of African children to become strong leaders for a better future in their land.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends in the West

Friends of H.M.C.S. Haida
658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, Ontario

In 1984, the Historic sites and Monuments Board of Canada designated HMCS Haida as a National Historic Site.
In 1989, Friends of HMCS Haida was formed to raise funds for projects that would assist in the preservation and maintenance of the ship.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of H.M.C.S. Haida

Friends of St Albert Children's Theatre Society
5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, Alberta

St. Albert Children's Theatre has been operating for over 30 years, providing training and opportunities for young people to develop skills in dramatics, vocals and dance. This program offers youth the opportunity to acquire a variety of life skills that will have a lasting impact throughout their lives.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of St Albert Children's Theatre Society

Friends of the Broadway Theatre Inc
715 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Due to its prime location, unique history and its commitment to cultural entertainment, the Broadway Theatre has the potential to promote the many facets of Saskatchewan's multi-cultural community.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Broadway Theatre Inc

Friends of the Canadian War Museum
Amis Du Musee Canadien De La Guerre
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario

Within 5 years, the FCWM will be a national organization of 2,000 members, will be prominent in social media, will have an effective web-site, an efficient administration, a succession plan and will be recognized as the pre-eminent military Museum support organization in Canada.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Canadian War Museum

Friends of the Forestry Farm House Incorporated
1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

The Friends of The Forestry Farm House are committed to creating an atmosphere in which Saskatoon residents and visitors can discover the past while also enjoying the peace and tranquillity the house and grounds have to offer.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Forestry Farm House Incorporated

Friends of the Kelowna Fire Museum Society
2255 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, British Columbia

The Kelowna Fire Museum and Education Centre is operated by The Friends of the Kelowna Fire Museum Society. It is comprised of current and retired volunteer and career firefighters, as well as interested members of the public. The education centre will focus on the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Kelowna Fire Museum Society

Friends of the Morden Mine
260 Harwell Rd, Unit 29, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Welcome to the Friends of the Morden Mine website. We are a non-profit society dedicated to the preservation of the most complete above-ground remains of an historic coal mine on Vancouver Island and the earliest of two such reinforced concrete structures in North America. The still standing 74 foot (22.5 m.) head frame and adjacent tipple of what was once Morden Colliery are located in Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park in South Wellington, just south of Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Morden Mine

Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum
2445 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan

The Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum is a not for profit cahartity recognized by the CRA. A Board of Directors of up to 12 members supervise paid and volunteer staff who conduct the business of the FRSM

Keywords: Museums and Archives · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Friends of the Simcoe County Museum
1151 Highway 26 W, Minesing, Ontario

The Simcoe County Museum was created in 1928 by Women's Institute members Mrs. C.P. Stocking and Mrs. R.A. Sutherland. The collection was first displayed at the Barrie Public Library, then the Barrie Registry Office. In the 1950s, the County of Simcoe took responsibility for the collection, and the first wing of the Museum was opened on Highway 26 (at the current location) in 1962. Over the years, the museum has grown significantly, and now is composed of a five gallery facility with sixteen outdoor heritage and display buildings.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Simcoe County Museum

Fringe Theatre Adventures Society
10330 84th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

FTA is dedicated to providing a vibrant year-round home in Edmonton for local, national, and international artists to present theatre arts that challenge audiences, and celebrate the cultural fabric of our communities. We do so by fostering an environment and providing resources that encourage audiences of all ages, and artists - professionals and aspiring alike - to take creative chances.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fringe Theatre Adventures Society

Front Row Centre Players Society
2633 Hochwald Avenue SW, Community Arts Centre Bldg A3, Calgary, Alberta

Front Row Centre Players Society is a not-for-profit, charitable organization, providing opportunities for everyone to learn all aspects of musical theatre and to provide top quality entertainment.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Front Row Centre Players Society

Full Circle: First Nations Performance Society
1577 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia

`Full Circle' evokes many images: inclusiveness, wholeness, a full gathering. It is both a traditional symbol of completion and of continuous movement - action with no beginning or end.

Keywords: Theatre · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Full Circle: First Nations Performance Society

FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival
Calgary, Alberta

FunnyFest is the first comedy festival of its kind in Western Canada. FunnyFest is an unique combination of entertainment, learning, socializing and FUN. With over 11000 punchlines and no sacred cows, FunnyFest is a distinctive Western comedy festival. Over 11 exciting days in May we will showcase a wide range of stand up comedy & sketch talent from around the world. Importance will be placed on promoting the outstanding comedic talents of Western Canadians, and concurrently, providing awesome opportunities for volunteers in a festival setting.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography
401 Richmond St W, Suite 120, Toronto, Ontario

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography is a non-profit artist-run centre committed to photography as a multi-faceted and ever-changing art form. Founded in 1979 to establish a supportive environment for the development of photography, Gallery 44's mandate is to provide a context for reflection and dialogue on contemporary photography and its related practices.

Keywords: Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography

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