Volunteer for Arts and Cultural Organizations in British Columbia

Theatre Under the Stars
2099 Beach Avenue, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 1Z4

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

Theatrix Youtheatre Society
1942 Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3J7V7

The purpose of the Society is to promote and encourage the performing arts for children in the Lower Fraser Valley.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatrix Youtheatre Society

Tidemark Theatre Society
1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, British Columbia V9W2C8

The Tidemark Theatre is an art deco, 467 seat performing arts venue located in Campbell River, British Columbia on Northern Vancouver Island. The Tidemark Theatre is located at 1220 Shoppers Row in downtown Campbell River, and is notably one the most prominent buildings downtown as depicted by its bright pink exterior.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Tidemark Theatre Society

United Players of Vancouver
2366 Wall Street, Suite 206, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L4Y1

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 V6K2V2

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

Vagabond Players
8697 10th Ave., Burnaby, British Columbia V3N2S9

The Vagabond Players is the oldest community theatre in British Columbia. The origins of the society go back to 1922 with the Unity Club at St. Aidan's Church. In 1937, the members of this club formed the current society, picking the name "Vagabond Players" to avoid their being confused with the St. Aidan's youth group and because they didn't have a permanent home for their productions.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Vagabond Players

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
1607 E. Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L1S7

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

Victoria Conservatory of Music
900 Johnson St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V3N4

A Centre for Excellence and enjoyment of music through education, performance and music therapy.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Conservatory of Music

Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival
1215 Blanshard St, Victoria, British Columbia V8W3J4

The mission of the Victoria Film Festival is to expose our community to a wide range of ideas and lifestyle through the year-round presentation of film, video and new media. Through our events and presentations we aim to stimulate critical analysis and inspire individuals to recognize and utilize film as a creative tool.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival

Victoria Native Friendship Centre
231 Regina Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8Z 1J6

The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) has been in existence for over 40 years. VNFC provides services to an estimated 15,000 Aboriginal people living off reserve in the greater Victoria area; as well as the 5,000 residents from the First Nations communities in the southern Vancouver Island region, in addition to a sizeable Aboriginal population from across Canada. VNFC takes great pride in their exceptional approach to First Nation social issues.

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

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Victoria Police Historical Society
850 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, British Columbia V8T5J8

The Victoria Police Department was established in 1858 and is the oldest Police department west of the Great Lakes. Our 243 police officers, 106 civilian staff and 78 volunteers proudly serve the City of Victoria and the Township of Esquimalt.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Police Historical Society

Victoria Theatre Guild & Dramatic School
805 Langham Court, Victoria, British Columbia V8V4J3

The Victoria Theatre Guild is one of the oldest community theatre groups in Western Canada. Founded as the Mimes' and Masquers' Guild in the fall of 1929. The theatre building was originally a carriage house for The Laurels (now the large apartment house at the corner of Rockland Avenue and Langham Court).

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Theatre Guild & Dramatic School

West Coast Chamber Music
472 East 44th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5W1W3

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

West Vancouver Arts Centre Trust
1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V2G7

Kay Meek Centre is committed to presenting artistic excellence in a range of experiences that would not otherwise be available in West Vancouver. These events focus on theatre, music, dance and film.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of West Vancouver Arts Centre Trust

West Vancouver Youth Band Society
West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V3N3

The West Vancouver Youth Band is a non-auditioned community band with four levels of band and 2 strings ensembles. No experience is necessary for beginner band. Operating from the Community Music Hall in the West Vancouver Community Centre the Band provides excellent music instruction and performance opportunities through highly qualified instructors.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of West Vancouver Youth Band Society

Western Canada Theatre Company Society
1025 Lorne St., Kamloops, British Columbia V2C5K9

Each year, WCT produces a full season of professional theatre on our Mainstage, the Sagebrush Theatre, and our second stage, the Pavilion. We also provide ongoing theatre classes for young people aged 8-18. The two theatres also serve as a rental facilities for community and out of town groups.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Western Canada Theatre Company Society

Whistler Arts Council
4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia V0N1B0

The Whistler Arts Council (WAC) is a registered charity established in 1982 with a mandate to build and integrate arts into the fabric of the Whistler community. WAC believes that the arts are integral to a healthy community and the culture of a community.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of Whistler Arts Council

Whistler Museum & Archives
4333 Main Street, Whistler, British Columbia V0N1B4

To collect, preserve, document and interpret the natural and human history of mountain life - with an emphasis on Whistler - and to provide a forum in which to present an innovative range of exhibitions and education programs to enrich the lives of residents and guests.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Whistler Museum & Archives

White Rock Museum & Archives Society
14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, British Columbia V4B1C4

The mandate of the White Rock Museum & Archives is to be a place for celebrating our community and its history through collecting and preserving artifacts, researching and designing exhibits, and interpreting and communicating stories. It is our goal to provide an opportunity to explore and understand the history of this community. We offer changing exhibits and programs for all ages that interpret regional and local history and challenge visitors to think about the future as well as the past. The White Rock Museum & Archives role is to provide not only enjoyment and inspiration for those who visit, but also is a vehicle to educate, collect, reflect upon and preserve our valued heritage.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of White Rock Museum & Archives Society

WORD Vancouver
901-207 Hastings St. West, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B1H7

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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