Whether you are interested in finding out more about AFCOOP, are a member fulfilling the required volunteer hours, or simply interested in contributing to the community, everyone is welcome to volunteer at AFCOOP. In order to become a Full Member you must donate ten volunteer hours to the Coop and must continue to perform ten volunteer hours per year. For each additional hour of volunteer work, full members receive $10 towards equipment rental. Volunteer tasks include things like serving on a committee, teaching workshops, postering and general office work. Working on AFCOOP member productions does not qualify as volunteer time. If you are interested in volunteering, or are a full member who wishes to receive a volunteer credit certificate write membership@afcoop.ca Individuals are responsible for recording their own hours in AFCOOPs’ Volunteer log.
TOP VOLUNTEER TASKS NEEDED RIGHT NOW:
BEAT THE FRIDAY RUSH!
Fridays are the busiest days at AFCOOP and we could use an extra hand to help get the door, answer the phone etc.
Every Friday Hours: 12pm – 5pm (or somewhere in there!)
- answer phone
- help with getting the door
- assist with loading gear if need be
- washing dishes
- taking out recycling
Hours: depends on time spent!
OFFICE ASSISTANT / GREETER
- Answering the main phone line
- greeting guests/members
- retrieving guests/members from the 2nd floor door
- answering general inquiries
- issuing receipts for workshop sign-ups and similar tasks.
You will need to familiarize yourself with a few basic procedures (like where receipts are kept) and know where to find information (most of which is on the website or in a brochure).
POSTERING / FLYER DROP-OFF
Two things really, but both at once is efficient! First, dropping off flyers at any and all flyer racks you can think of (and we have a list). These would be for Workshops, Monday Night Movies, and other events. Second, stapling up posters along major pedestrian routes in the South End, North End, Downtown/Barrington/Waterfront, Downtown/Spring Garden, and around the universities. During the September to April season we need a lot of postering and flyer distribution done – this activity is truly valuable to the success of AFCOOP’s events.
