Be a Volunteer
"I serve here voluntarily"
- Troilus and Cressida
Share your love of Shakespeare with other like-minded people by supporting Bard on the Beach as a volunteer. The Bard on the Beach volunteer program offers the opportunity to support Western Canada's largest Shakespeare festival and BC's 3rd largest producing theatre company. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization and play a vital role in helping us to meet our mandate of affordability and accessibility. We offer opportunities in all areas of our organization - from working in the office to serving on a task force to assisting in production to welcoming patrons during the season.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Thank-you for your interest. All volunteer positions have been filled.
See below for information on how to apply for next year.
The Bard on the Beach volunteer program includes the following opportunities:
Seasonal Audience Services Volunteers
From June through September, this dedicated team of 200+ volunteers serve as ambassadors for the festival by providing excellent hospitality and a friendly, welcoming face to our patrons. They work as Greeters, Ticket Takers and Ushers, and as Concession, Bar, Boutique, Membership and Event Assistants.
What you need to know to become part of our audience services team:
- You must turn 16 years old this year (Except in the Bar you must be 19 years of age)
- You must be able to commit to a minimum of eight (8) shifts during our season.
- You must speak English fluently.
- You must be out-going and comfortable in dealing with the general public.
- You must be able to navigate the site safely.
- You must attend the following:
- 1 hour information meeting
- One-on-one interview with a volunteer from our recruitment team
- 3 hour site orientation and training session
- You must also fill out the following form:
Production Volunteers
Bard uses a very limited number of volunteers in production. We welcome resumes from people who have theatre production experience in the following areas: costumes, props, sound, lighting, carpentry and stage management. While we accept resumes for production volunteers year-round, volunteering in this area happens in late spring, prior to the start of our season. To submit a resume to volunteer in production, please contact our Volunteer Resources Manager at 604-737-0625 ext 235 or by email.
Administration Volunteers
Bard reception volunteers support the running of the festival year-round by answering phones and performing light office tasks. Reception volunteers should have previous office experience and familiarity with Windows Office programs is an asset. A commitment to a weekly four hour shift for a minimum of six months is required. We also have short term, project based opportunities available.
Contact
If you would like more information about our volunteer program, please contact our Volunteer Resources Manager at 604-737-0625 ext 235 or by email.
