Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre (Director of ‘Seniors Acting Up’ at Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre)

Organization Name: Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre
Opportunity Title: Director of ‘Seniors Acting Up’ at Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre
Category: Other Positions
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: April 4, 2019
End Date: February 28, 2099

Email: fairlith@silverharbourcentre.com
Website: http://silverharbourcentre.com
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

SENIORS ACTING UP IS SEEKING A VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR TO WORK WITH A GROUP OF EXPERIENCED SENIORS WHO PERFORM VARIETY SHOWS AT VARIOUS VENUES THROUGHOUT THE LOWER MAINLAND.

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO JOAN KOEBEL 604-325-1857 OR FAIRLITH HARVEY AT FAIRLITH@SILVERHARBOURCENTRE.COM

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Should have a performance background preferably in music and theatre
Ideally should be willing/able to perform in Seniors Acting Up programme
Annually create a variety programme of songs and skits in consultation with group members
Rehearse and offer direction to members in vocal numbers and skits.
Research performance material suitable for the group’s skills and abilities
Should be flexible in giving direction
Co-ordinate programme for performance venues
Maintain contact with existing venues in order to set up performance dates for each new season.
Search out new venues for performance throughout the lower mainland
Appreciate the requirements involved with venue contact: ie: ongoing phone calls, emails, visits to venues to ensure performance space, change space and sound set up
Maintain record of SAU’s volunteer hours for Silver Harbour
Remind members when Silver Harbour’s programme fees are due as well as Annual Membership fee
Recruitment of new members
Encourage all members to appreciate the importance of regular, timely attendance at rehearsals and performances
Advise members of performance expectations at the venues they visit
Encourage all members to take part in the transportation of sound equipment to and from venues as well as sound set up and take down
Realize the importance of socialization to all members