Looking for Board Members (Volunteer) for a Professional Choir
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | The Winnipeg Singers |
| Address: | Box 2382 Winnipeg MB R3C 4A6 |
| Website: | http://winnipegsingers.com |
| Organizational Description: | The Winnipeg Singers is a choir of 24 professionally trained, auditioned singers. They present a four concert subscription series, also do outreach concerts in the province, and travel internationally. They have long been regarded as one of Canada's finest choral ensembles. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6238 |
| Description of Duties: | Are you interested in joining the team of one of Canada's premier professional choirs? The Winnipeg Singers, a 24 voice professionally trained choir, puts on four concerts each year. We are looking for board members to join our team. You would be required to attend four zoom meetings each year, generally in evenings, 7-8:30 pm. We look for input on the operations of the choir, and invite board members to join committees as they are interested. Board members provide governance oversight, contribute to strategic planning, and serve as ambassadors in the community. |
| Skills Required: | We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. A passion for music and community engagement is essential. We are particularly interested in individuals with skills or interest in: * community relationship building * corporate and small business partnerships * sponsorship development * fundraising * financial literacy or budgeting * marketing, communications or audience development * governance or policy development |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Board members of the Winnipeg Singers gain: * governance experience with a professional arts organization * strategic planning and leadership skills * experience in nonprofit financial oversight and sustainability planning * Fundraising and sponsorship development experience * Relationship building with the community, arts and business leaders in Winnipeg * deeper understanding of arts management and cultural programming * the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to reconciliation, accessibility and environmental initiatives in the arts. * the opportunity to expand your professional networks and develop confidence in board level decision making. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening , Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours Approximately four board meetings (zoom per year) Participation on one committee Attendance when you can at concerts and other events |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Mar 31, 2026 |
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