The Victoria Symphony welcomes new people who bring energy, talent, and commitment to support the Symphony’s music and mission. We offer a wide variety of opportunities to make a contribution to the organization and enjoy symphonic music. Volunteering with the Victoria Symphony will connect you with others interested in supporting the Symphony and offer you a chance to attend select concerts as our way of saying thanks.
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After two summers without our Symphony in the Summer Festival, we are thrilled to invite you to be a part of the 31th annual festival Splash Around Town! This free outdoor event attracts over 40,000 people and this year features 10 days of concerts around downtown Victoria including a day of musical activities concluding with a fantastic live performance by the Victoria Symphony on the Lawn of the BC Legislature – complete with fireworks display! The festival is made possible by over 400 volunteer positions.
Audience Relations
The Audience Relations team is the largest volunteer team, made up of over 100 volunteers. Members of this team are the most visible on site for the audience and their primary focus is to liaise with audience members. We recommend this position for outgoing people who are comfortable standing and walking outdoors for 5-6 hours and comfortable working with large crowds.
Responsibilities:
Volunteers will be assigned to a specific area depending on your availability. More details will be sent out once we establish our teams!
Clean Up Crew
Help the Victoria Symphony to pack up and stay sustainable. In order to make our festival as sustainable as possible we want to show our gratitude and respect to the downtown core by returning each site to the way we found it.
Join us for a fun and fulfilling day on Monday August 1, 2022. This is a physical role and volunteers will be required to lift objects and move extensively through the festival zones.
Collections
Our collections volunteers are integral to the success of our fundraising efforts. Volunteers are needed to collect donations from our donation barrels and ensure the proper transport and monitoring of all cash.
Responsibilities:
We recommend this position to those who have previous cash handling experience and a high level of appreciation for security.
Donation Barrels
Splash Around Town relies on the donations of attendees to help put the event on, and our donations teams help raise over $35,000 at the event! Donation Barrel volunteers work in pairs at a barrel, greeting passersby and asking if they’ve had a chance to make a donation.
Responsibilities:
We recommend this position for anyone who has great people skills, an outgoing personality, able to continuously approach the public directly for donations, and wants to help make Splash Around Town happen every year!
Heroes & VIP Relations
Are you a customer service expert and someone who’s always smiling? The Band of Heroes and VIP Relations volunteers will assist VS staff at the Band of Heroes tent in greeting and directing the donors, sponsors, and VIPs who contribute to the success of Splash Around Town.
Responsibilities:
Family Zone - Instrument Petting Zoo
Are you artistic and love working with children? Try working in our Family Zone!
The Family Zone happens in the afternoon and is attended by over 3,000 people! Kids of all ages come for face-painting, to try out instruments in our Instrument Petting Zoo and to watch children’s performers.
Responsibilities:
Note that the Petting Zoo position requires musical experience.
We recommend this position for anyone who is confident, enthusiastic, and comfortable communicating with children, has artistic experience, and always has a smile on their face. This position requires a criminal record check (free from your local police station).
Flex Role
This new role is perfect for volunteers who have a wide skillset and are willing to work with whichever team needs their skills most! If you sign up for this shift, you will be assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator according to festival needs to work with the volunteer team that best suits your skills and availability as indicated on your Application Form.
This may the right position for you if you are adaptable, hardworking, and are always willing to lend a hand!
Grandstand
Are you a customer service expert and someone who’s always smiling? Help greet and seat the audience in our Grandstand and Band of Heroes seating areas!
Grandstand and Band of Heroes volunteers work with a Victoria Symphony staff member to greet and seat VIPs in special seating on site. This includes setting up the seats, selling any leftover seats and making sure our VIPs have a great night.
Responsibilities
We recommend this position for anyone who can keep a cool head in stressful situations, has cash handling and customer service experience, and is familiar with both the Victoria Symphony and the festival. The ability to deal with extremely high traffic levels of customers and be polite and diplomatic is crucial. This position may require some lifting.
Merchandise Sales
Do you have experience working with money and a history of excellent customer service? Help us sell merchandise!
Our Merchandise and Information Tent volunteers work with Victoria Symphony staff to provide information to audience members about the event. Working from one of two tents on site, Merch volunteers use pinpads to complete credit and debit transactions, maintain the security of merchandise, and provide excellent customer service to all tent visitors.
Responsibilities:
We recommend this position for anyone who is friendly, had cash handling and customer service experience, and is familiar with both the Victoria Symphony and the festival. The ability to deal with extremely high traffic levels of customers and keep calm in stressful situations is essential. This position requires some lifting and a criminal record check (free from your local police station).
Installation Crew - Saturday July 30
Join us the day before for a behind-the-scenes experience of how everything comes together. This is a physical role and volunteers must be comfortable with extensive movement and lifting heavy objects.
Photography
Please note photography volunteers may be required to provide examples of their work. Signing up for this role does not guarantee that you will be accepted as a photography volunteer.
Volunteer Services
Do you love working in a support position and making sure everyone is happy? Help our volunteers have a great day!
Volunteer Services people make sure every volunteer on site has what they need to do their job. From manning the water distribution to distributing food to volunteers to checking volunteers in and out, this position is for friendly and organized individuals.
Responsibilities
We recommend this position for anyone who is a people pleaser, loves being helpful, and has attention to detail. This position requires some lifting.
Office Help
We sometimes need help around the office, organizing storage rooms, moving boxes, and getting ready for concerts. If you like a smaller group and less of a time commitment volunteer opportunity, this is the one for you.
Concert Help
Members of this team are the most visible on site for the audience and their primary focus is to liaise with audience members. We recommend this position for outgoing people who are comfortable working with large crowds.
Already volunteering? Refer a friend and have your name entered into a draw for one of two $50 gift cards to Il Teraazzo. The more friends you refer, the more times you are entered to win. Deadline: July 15th. *Only registered volunteers are eligible.
About Il Teraazzo: Enjoy fine Italian dining in an old town courtyard setting featuring brick fireplaces and candle lit ambiance. The menu is inspired by Northern Italian cuisine with a pacific north west twist and certified Sommeliers have created an amazing wine program to complement each meal. Read more about Il Teraazzo.
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Members of this team are the most visible on site for the audience and their primary focus is to liaise with audience members. We recommend this position for outgoing people who are comfortable working with large crowds.
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We sometimes need help around the office, organizing storage rooms, moving boxes, and getting ready for concerts. If you like a smaller group and less of a time commitment volunteer opportunity, this is the one for you.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Marc-Daniel Allen, our Volunteer Coordinator, by email at MAllen@VictoriaSymphony.ca or by phone at 250.412.1977
620 View Street, Suite 610
Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 1J6
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-12pm & 1-4pm, except holidays.
The Victoria Symphony performs on the traditional lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We extend our respect as well as our appreciation for this opportunity.