The Concerned Kids are looking for 45 volunteers to present puppet programs to youth ages 6-12.
Volunteers must be willing to commit to 2-3 HALF-DAYS PER MONTH from September to June. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals passionate about exploring the issues which affect youth through the creative medium of puppetry.
Volunteer orientation night is on Monday August 1st at 6:00 pm at 720 Bathurst Street (3rd Floor). Training will run for 7 weeks – 1 day per week for 3 hours at a time.
If interested, please email Erin at info@theconcernedkids.com with a resumé as well as a brief letter stating your experience and/or interest in puppetry, theatre, education, community social programs, etc.
Qualifications:
- Energetic, enthusiastic people with NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
- This is a highly physical volunteer position which requires a certain amount
of agility and flexibility.
- Must be physically able to hold a puppet (weighing 3-4 pounds on your hand)
for a period of up to 45 minutes, the length of a performance.
- Ability to crouch and/or stand freely while holding a puppet on one hand.
- The ability to memorize a script efficiently.
- A dramatic flair is advantageous.
- Knowledge of the topics we discuss is also an asset (it helps answer questions
young people may have during the presentation.)
- Strong leadership skills are an asset for people interested in being Team
Leaders and/or Narrators.
- A CAR is an asset.
- Willingness to travel across the GTA and surrounding area, including Mississauga,
Brampton and York Region schools.
Training:
- Training takes place in the months of September/October and/or January/February.
- What you’ll learn during training:
- Puppetry Skills like: Mouth synchronization, gestures, eye focus and
posture of the puppet
- Character development
- Voice characterization and projection
- Breathing techniques and physical warm-ups to prevent muscle strain
- School procedures
- Story-telling … and MORE!
- Please note: Training is exclusive to volunteers who are
planning to commit one half day per week during the school year to The Concerned
Kids only.
For more information on volunteering with The Concerned Kids please
call 416-636-1656.
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