Volunteer
The success of Musikay is a result of the dedicated volunteers who offer their personal time. There are a number of volunteer positions that are available each season. If you are a member of the community and you wish to volunteer your time with an exciting music program please email us or call 905.719.1477.
You can help in so many ways:
Promotion |
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| Marketing | Write media releases Oversee promo material distribution Distribute promotional material in and around Oakville |
| Social media | Maintain Facebook & twitter posts up to date Build follower base |
| Website management | Maintain and update website |
| Online calendars/sites | Maintain volunteer Halton postings (bi-monthly) Create descriptions for new postings Update online event calendars |
| Music and a Meal™ | Liaise with current participating restaurants Recruit new restaurants to the program Monitor compliance of all participants |
| Group outing | Contact local groups (retirement residences, churches, interest clubs, etc. Distribute promotional material Provide discounted tickets to interested groups |
Operations |
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| Personnel | Contact and hire performers Distribute and collect contracts |
| Music librarian | Distribute and collect music Research availability Purchase, rent, borrow music |
| Volunteer coordinator | Over see the search and selection of volunteers Match “job” with volunteers Train volunteers as required Monitor progress |
| Production | Contact with churches List requirements for concert Arrange for concert needs |
| Stage management team | Setup and clear stage before and after rehearsals & concerts |
Development |
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| Grants | Seek and train grant writers Ensure grant meet all requirements Ensure grants and application are submitted on time |
| Grant researcher and writers | Research potential grants Liaise with grantors Write applications and reports Obtain feedback from grantors to improve future applications |
Other talents |
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| Writers | Help writing content for flyers, seasonal pamphlet, concert descriptions, etc. Write programme notes |
| Special events | Organize choral workshop for January Oversee technical aspects of lectures Organize conducting workshop for February Oversee post concert receptions |
| Recognition events | Organize donor recognition events Organize a volunteer recognition event |
Gifts of time and talent make many of Musikay’s programs and events possible.
As you share your talents and interest with fellow volunteers, you learn about the inner workings of a professional music ensemble. Volunteers share a sense of pride and a number of benefits.
New volunteers are always welcome.