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Vancouver 2010 Ceremonies Volunteers Needed

Comments 13 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and Paralympic Games will be here in less than a year and they’re looking for performance volunteers for the following:

Opening Ceremony – February 12, 2010
Victory Ceremonies – Nightly, February 14-21 and 23-26, 2010
Closing Ceremony – February 28, 2010


From Beijing 2008 – Photo credit: richardgiles on Flickr

Performers will need to apply, attend an audition, and be approved by VANOC however they are looking for individuals with all levels of skill and while production or performing experience is an asset, it is not required (check here for all details including how you must be 17 years or older).

They are looking for athletic types, musicians, vocalists, dancers, non-dancers and performance groups. The preparation for the Games ceremonies begins months in advance and 100s of hours can be contributed, so that’s one thing to keep in mind along with rehearsal dates and times, which will begin in November 2009.

Although tickets to the ceremonies are not included, it does actually seem like something pretty impressive to put on your resume if this is within your chosen field. You can apply now online.

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  1. MichaelMonday, March 9th, 2009 — 11:16am PDT

    This Vancouver 2010 Winter Games organization wants everything for free, yet they will charge people very high prices to attend the events. I can’t believe now they want “performance volunteers”.

    They want volunteers for everything!! It’s people’s time. They should pay them accordingly!!

  2. Needle KinevalMonday, March 9th, 2009 — 11:35am PDT

    no tickets? stipend at the very least if there are no wages. these are skilled positions and while on paper it looks like a big break there’s no direct exposure to your individual art/personality/style. this sounds like the music industry and it’s exploitation of the youth for “street teams”.

  3. JennyMonday, March 9th, 2009 — 11:36am PDT

    I agree that ticket prices should be lower. They get so much money from sponsors, merchandise, etc.. It would be great if people could actually afford to take their families to events.
    I do however think the performers should be volunteers. It is in the spirit of the games.

  4. Maurice CardinalMonday, March 9th, 2009 — 12:00pm PDT

    If you are a professional performer – definitely yes, you should be paid fairly, however, if you are an amateur or student and wish to simply volunteer for the experience, then go for it and have fun.

    Keep in mind however that volunteering is way more expensive than most people think when you take into account time off work or school to train, transport between training and the event, food, clothing, police checks, etc.

    VANOC started off on the wrong foot a few years ago when they turned the search for a logo into a contest. Artists, which in a sense are performers, felt like their talents were devalued by Olympic organizations.

    Bottom line, if you make your living as an artist or performer you should be paid whether it is the Olympics or not.

    Olympic sponsors, mainstream news media, especially local newspapers, and also product suppliers make a fortune through their association with the Games and often on the back of our community and taxpayers.

    Professional performers should also share proportionately.

  5. CraigMonday, March 9th, 2009 — 12:58pm PDT

    Wait, a volunteer performer has to pay for their entry to the very ceremony they are participating in?

    … I rub my eyes and read again in puzzlement.

  6. Miss604Monday, March 9th, 2009 — 1:19pm PDT

    @ Craig Volunteers don’t have to pay, it just means they won’t get a seat/ticket in the audience (from what I understand)

  7. Urban DwellerTuesday, March 10th, 2009 — 10:14am PDT

    Let the Olympic hating begin *sigh*

  8. JasonFriday, March 13th, 2009 — 3:57pm PDT

    I was going to volunteer at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney but then ended up getting a paid job at the games. My friend volunteered and every so often, organizers would offer up tickets to events including closing ceremonies.

    If you have the time, it’s worth volunteering. It’s an amazing spectacle.

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  11. Guy GravelMonday, April 20th, 2009 — 10:20am PDT

    Hi

    I am coming to Vancouver on February 12 until the end of the month with my friend Sheldon and we would like to be volunteer for the 2010 Olympics. How can I apply or register?

    Guy

  12. Amour du CanadaFriday, May 1st, 2009 — 8:51pm PDT

    Let a Canadian open the Olympics. Not a Briton.

    http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/governor-general-michaelle-jean-to-open-vancouver-2010-olympics

  13. Ivan from Turin 2006Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 — 11:50pm PST

    Hi, I am a volunteer of Turin 2006.
    Being a volunteer is not easy, do not take money and it takes much cold.
    I still remember that magical night, this is the only paid.

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