Volunteers, Summer Opera Camps

The Canadian Opera Company is looking for energetic and responsible Volunteers to provide support for the COC’s
Summer Opera Camps. These camps offer children and youth entering grades 1 to 12 the opportunity to create their
own opera over the course of one of four fun-filled weeks in July. Participants explore every element of an operatic
production, including singing, composing, story creation, drama, movement and stage design. At the end of the week,
participants present a special rehearsal of their opera to family and friends. Volunteers will work with the Community
Partnerships & Programs Department and will report to the Manager, Community Partnerships & Programs, and
Summer Opera Camps Assistants.

The COC’s Summer Opera Camps take place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto (in the
Education Centre and Rehearsal Hall) located at 145 Queen St. W. Hours can vary depending on position, but they would
fall between the following times:

• Little Company (Grades 1 to 3): July 4 to 8, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Junior Company (Grades 4 to 6): July 11 to 15, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Intermediate Company (Grades 7 to 8): July 18 to 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Senior Company (Grades 9 to 12): July 25 to 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
These volunteer positions will be suited to individuals who:

• Are current secondary school students looking to fulfill volunteer hours and gain experience for their resumes,

• Have an interest in arts education and working with children and/or teenagers

• Have an interest in theatre, drama, music, visual arts, and/or opera

• Are comfortable working well independently and in a team environment

• Are available to volunteer for the duration of one or more of the weeks of camp

• Are committed, reliable, and enjoy working in creative environments

• The COC has a vaccination policy in place; applicants must be able to comply with this policy and the

successful candidate must provide proof of full vaccination.

BENEFITS
In addition to gaining experience in arts education, and collaborating with teaching artists, young people, and a large
institution in delivering public programming, volunteers will receive tickets to select opera dress rehearsals in the
2022/2023 season and may receive professional references.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Fill out the application form by May 23, 2022.

Successful applicants will be invited for interviews. Those invited to volunteer will be required to complete AODA and
Health & Safety training as well as providing a Vulnerable Sector Verification prior to the start date if over the age of 18.

For more information about the Summer Opera Camps and all of the COC’s education and outreach initiatives, please
visit our website at coc.ca/Camps or contact education@coc.ca.



ABOUT THE CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY
Based in Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company is the largest producer of opera in Canada and one of the largest in
North America. General Director Perryn Leech joined the company in 2021, forming a leadership team with
Music Director Johannes Debus and Deputy General Director Christie Darville. The COC enjoys a loyal audience, including
a dedicated base of subscribers, and has an international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation. Its
diverse repertoire includes new commissions and productions, local and international collaborations with leading opera
companies and festivals, and attracts the world’s foremost Canadian and international artists. The COC Academy is an
incubator for the future of the art form, nurturing Canada’s new wave of opera creators with customized training and
support. The COC performs in its own opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, hailed
internationally as one of the finest in the world. For more information, visit coc.ca.

The COC regards equity and diversity as an integral part of artistic excellence and is committed to fostering an inclusive
and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in
which we live and serve. The COC seeks applicants who embrace values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, other members of racialized and visible minorities,
people with disabilities and/or 2SLGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply.

The COC is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. If you
require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.