Volunteer with KWMP
KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to help with various roles and activities. There are a number of casual opportunities from helping during a show to more long-term commitments like joining a committees or becoming a Board Member.
We also endeavour to be an organization that mentors our members in areas of interest. So whether you are fully skilled or willing to learn, we welcome you.
If you are interested in volunteering with us please fill out the Volunteer Form and you will be added to our mailing list so that you receive information on various opportunities.
Join a KWMP committee
KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to join various committees.
We also endeavour to be an organization that mentors our members in areas of interest. So whether you are fully skilled or willing to learn, we welcome you!
The following are specific opportunities.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee ensures that all financial matters for KWMP are taken care of to ensure the success of the organization. It is responsible for setting and tracking budgets, managing revenue and expenses, and for financial reporting.
The Finance Committee is looking for volunteers with accounting, bookkeeping or general financial management skills and experience to join the committee to assist and to learn.
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and rental of the building as well as the inventory of costumes, props, set pieces and other materials.
The Operations Committee is looking for general volunteers to assist with various projects in and around the building. These might include cleaning, sorting, lifting, moving, gardening, hauling and light construction or trade work.
Events Committee
The Events Committee is responsible for the planning and organizing of all KWMP events and social activities as well as building and managing a database of all members. Its goal is to keep the membership engaged and active with KWMP, as well as reach out to the broader community.
The Events Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with all aspects of events including planning, organizing, preparing/setting up, attending/helping out at the events, and/or cleaning up after events.
Marketing and Communications Committee
The Marketing and Communications Committee oversees all aspects of the organization’s marketing and communications.
This committee is looking to add two or three volunteers who can commit to meeting at least once every 6 weeks. Specific skills and experience being sought include:
- Marketing Strategies
- Graphic Design
- General Marketing
- Social Media
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for fundraising for KWMP. This includes grant applications, corporate sponsorships and charitable donations.
The Fundraising Committee is looking for people with skills and experience in any of the specified aspects of fundraising.
Performance Committee
The Performance Committee is responsible for recommending show choices, based on available venues, the scale of productions, available rights to shows, and budget. The Performance Committee helps put out the call out for the cast and creative team of a given production and works with the Board of Directors to produce the show.
Show-Related Volunteers
In addition to committees, there are a number of show-related volunteer opportunities. These include:
- Set Construction
- Painting
- Sewing and Costume Design
- Props
- Backstage Crew
- Ushering
Join the KWMP Board of Directors
Being a member of the Board of Directors of Kitchener-Waterloo Musical Productions (KWMP) is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about KWMP, community theatre and the community at large to contribute their knowledge, energy, expertise and good judgement to shaping the future of KWMP.
Your involvement will give you skills and experience and an appreciation of the unique benefits of a community-focused volunteer organization. KWMP will benefit from your time, energy, expertise, skills and knowledge, while you will benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge you will gain as a result of serving on the board and immersing yourself in the strategic direction and leadership of the organization. Oh, and we usually splash a little fun in there too!
New Board Members are nominated and selected at the Annual General Meeting typically held in November each year.