Volunteer for Arts and Cultural Organizations in Vancouver

The Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Society
6184 Ash St, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre hosts the longest running Jewish film festival in Canada, the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival. We have an established track record and we are proud to bring the best and most current films to our Vancouver communities.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Society

The Vancouver Life Drawing Society
1011 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

"Life drawing is a basic inquiry into the human form."
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to seasoned artists. Sessions are run throughout the week. Drop in or become a member. See our rates. Show your work in our member's gallery.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Life Drawing Society

The Vancouver Maritime Museum Society
1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is located within Vanier Park just west of False Creek on the Vancouver waterfront. The main exhibit is the St. Roch, an historic arctic exploration vessel used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The museum also has extensive galleries of model ships, including a particularly fine bone model of the French warship Vengeur du Peuple which was built around 1800 by French prisoners of war, a Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, a recreation of the fo'c'sle (forecastle) of Vancouver's ship Discovery, an extensive collection of maritime art, and a large library and archives.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Maritime Museum Society

The Vancouver Men's Chorus
1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Men's Chorus is a registered non-profit society dedicated to presenting high-quality musical entertainment.

Composed of gay men and their friends, the chorus promotes community spirit and a positive image of the gay community.

The Chorus is a member of the Vancouver Cultural Alliance, the British Columbia Choral Federation and of GALA Choruses, an association of over one hundred men's, women's, and mixed choruses from the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, dedicated to providing leadership and inspiration to the gay and lesbian movement through excellence in the choral arts.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Men's Chorus

The Vancouver Police Historical Society
240 E. Cordova St., Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Police Museum is an independent, not-for-profit facility run by the Vancouver Police Historical Society with an elected Board of Directors. Established in 1983 and opened as a museum in 1986, the Society is neither part of nor funded by either the Vancouver Police Department or the City of Vancouver. It's funding relies solely on admissions, donations and grants from individuals and institutions.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Police Historical Society

Theatre Terrific
111 West Hastings Street, The Woodwards Building Suite 430, Vancouver, British Columbia

Theatre Terrific pioneers inclusive opportunities for artists of all abilities to develop performance skills and collaborate in the production of theatrical works. Through its work, Theatre Terrific challenges audiences to be open to the impact of thought provoking art.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatre Terrific

Theatre Under the Stars
2099 Beach Avenue, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Theatre Under the Stars is a not for profit society that entertains families through popular musical theatre shows.

Keywords: Theatre · Music · Dance · Arts and Culture · Art

Volunteer Profile of Theatre Under the Stars

United Players of Vancouver
2366 Wall Street, Suite 206, Vancouver, British Columbia

United Players of Vancouver Theatre Company began in 1959 as the St. James United Church Drama Group, founded by two English emigr‚es, Gwen Crowe and Eileen Oliver. The first play was "The Holly & the Ivy" by Wynyard Brown and directed by Ivor Morris. Performances were held in the lower church hall.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of United Players of Vancouver

Universal Gospel Choir
3012 West 13th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver's beloved and longest-lived gospel choir, the Universal Gospel Choir (UGC) is a community-based group of singers passionate about raising the roof with their music. Known for their big sound, musical diversity, exuberant sense of fun and standing-room-only concerts, UGC celebrates all genres of music, from old-school gospel to current uplifting pop, from civil rights anthems to traditional songs from all around the world. More than 60 voices strong, the Universal Gospel Choir is an open, justice-oriented group celebrating the best of choral music and committed to lifting and inspiring the human spirit.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Universal Gospel Choir

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
1607 E. Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Friendship Centre, a charitable organization provides programs in health, welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, recreation and equality for all genders of aboriginal people of all age groups. The Friendship Centre emphasizes the philosophies and values of varied aboriginal cultures and traditions. With over 50 years of providing essential services to the urban aboriginal community, the VAFCS has helped families, youth, adults, elders and children maintain their aboriginal cultural ties and values.

Keywords: Seniors · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Cultural Centres · Children and Youth · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre

West Coast Chamber Music
472 East 44th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia

West Coast Chamber Music warmly welcomes you to its 23rd season of chamber music. We have a stellar season lined up this year for 2016 and are happy to be featuring Duos, Trios, Quartets, a Quintet and even a Sextet! Chamber Music is said to be "the music of friends," and we invite you in friendship to join with us in listening to this intimate classical music making.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of West Coast Chamber Music

WORD Vancouver
901-207 Hastings St. West, Vancouver, British Columbia

Since 1995 The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society has produced The Word On The Street Vancouver, the primary literary festival for book lovers and literacy enthusiasts. In 2013 this festival is rebranding with the new name WORD Vancouver. The first festival was a one day event at the then newly built Vancouver Public Library and it featured 60 exhibitors and attracted 18,000 festival goers. Since then, the festival has expanded to three days and now attracts an average of 30,000 attendees to events taking place at Carnegie Community Centre, Banyen Books & Sound, Historic Joy Kogawa House, and Library Square.

Keywords: Festival · Education and Literacy · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of WORD Vancouver

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