Some 350 individuals, who share a common interest in theatre and a desire to contribute to the Shaw Festival and the community, are engaged in volunteer activities. Their varied interests and skills provide the expertise and enthusiasm required for almost any project.
Generally, the Shaw Guild’s efforts fall into two categories:
The Shaw Festival appreciates and recognizes Guild members for their support. They are invited to attend special backstage activities and social gatherings and are offered several educational events that explain the inner workings of the Shaw Festival. Members are invited to visit the Scene Shop, to view designs of sets and costumes, and to observe a set changeover between matinee and evening performances. Members may also attend a dress rehearsal performance as guests of the Shaw Festival. Those who greet or host often have the opportunity to stay and see the performance for a modest contribution which helps cover Guild operating costs.
The Shaw Guild is an organization of volunteers whose stated objective is “to promote interest in, and support of, the Festival and its activities, to be visible in the community as supporters of the Festival and to promote the support of the Festival by the community.”
VOLUNTEER SPONSOR
The Shaw Festival acknowledges the following support of volunteerism:
IBM Canada Ltd, RBC, Honda Canada
For more information, or to join The Guild, visit shawguild.ca
