Call for Nominations - Board of Directors
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| Organization Name: | Manitoba Theatre for Young People |
| Address: | 2 Forks Market Road Winnipeg MB R3C 4X1 |
| Website: | http://www.mtyp.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Manitoba Theatre for Young People has been creating and presenting professional theatre productions for children and families since 1982. Under the Artistic Direction of Pablo Felices-Luna, MTYP's home at the Forks in Winnipeg is a 28,000 square foot performance facility featuring a theatre, classroom studios, and shops. In addition to its mainstage season and touring activities, MTYP plays a key role in the development and delivery of theatre-in-education programs that concentrate on using theatre as an educational tool to illustrate and express ideas about social issues. MTYP operates a Theatre School where over 1,500 children and teens learn the art and craft of theatre and related disciplines, and Native Youth Theatre, which offers free classes in theatre and related disciplines to Winnipeg's Indigenous youth. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6434 |
| Description of Duties: | MTYP Board Directors will be asked to attend the monthly Board meeting, and serve on one (or more) Board Committee (Finance, Governance, Human Resources, Development). |
| Skills Required: | Nominees should have demonstrated leadership experience and excellence in their own field, while being enthusiastic about supporting MTYP and its future. The Board is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and considers nominations from under-represented groups an asset. |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Flexible Hours A MTYP Board Director is a volunteer role and includes a commitment of approximately 5 hours per month. As a Director, you will be asked to attend the monthly Board meeting, which currently takes place the last Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Aug 31, 2026 |
