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Volunteer with KWMP

KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to join various committees and our Board of Directors.

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 do not want to join, a committee or the Board but would like to be contacted for other opportunities as they arise, please click here to fill out our volunteer form.

The following are specific opportunities.

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!

ABOUT THE KWMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors consists of volunteers who are elected by the members of KWMP. The Board is entrusted to manage the affairs of the organization. It meets roughly once per month, typically on a weekday evening. Directors are elected to serve for a two-year term, and may ordinarily serve for up to 8 consecutive years.

Directors must be eighteen years of age or over. They are expected to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of KWMP, and not to use their position on the board for personal gain.

DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Directors must be able to attend regular meetings of KWMP. Within a one-year period, these normally consist of up to one board meeting every month, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Directors are also encouraged to attend as many member events as possible during the year, including show kick-off meetings, performances of KWMP productions, the annual gala and other social events.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES BEING SOUGHT

In considering the skill sets and abilities that would best complement or augment the current board and serve the organization well as we go forward, the following would be considered helpful:

Apply to be on the KWMP Board of Directors

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.

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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:

5) 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.

7) 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.

8) Show-Related Volunteers

In addition to committees, there are a number of show-related volunteer opportunities. These include:

Join a KWMP Committee