Volunteers

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VOLUNTEERING FOR THE MONDIAL LOTO-QUÉBEC DE LAVAL

Hundreds of dedicated volunteers have offered their support to the Mondial Loto-Québec de Laval ever since its creation in 2005. These individuals became involved for various reasons: to add variety to their daily routine or to meet new people, but mostly to give a helping hand in an area which they are passionate about. Each year, these volunteers have given freely of their time and their energy.

Again this year, the MLQL will need your assistance to help make this event a success for public and choirs alike.  Your knowledge and skills will once more prove crucial to our organisation.

Would you like to become an integral part of a major project? Are you passionate, dynamic, cheerful, adaptable, independent? Do you enjoy working with others? The Mondial Loto-Québec de Laval is currently looking for people interested in becoming involved on a voluntary basis. Join our team and help make the festival’s next edition a resounding success!

To do so, you can register directly on the web site by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.

YOUR INVOLVEMENT

We need your assistance all year long. Whether for canvassing, phone soliciting, database updating or for promoting the festival during specific events, a little help from our friends is always greatly appreciated!

DURING THE MONDIAL LOTO-QUÉBEC DE LAVAL

1- WELCOME CENTER AT ESPACE MONTMORENCY  

• Greeting general public;
• Keeping abreast of all details related to ongoing events;
• Facilitating access of festival-goers to the site.

2- TICKET OFFICE AT ESPACE MONTMORENCY 

• Selling event tickets at Espace Montmorency entrance;
• Carrying out money transactions.

3- CHORUS SUPPORT  

• Being the contact person for all choruses;
• Ensuring choristers’ well-being and seeing that their needs are met;
• Escorting and guiding choruses;
• Encouraging and reassuring choristers.

4- HOSTESSES  

• Providing bar services;
• Greeting guests;
• Maintaining supplies and ensuring cleanliness of seating areas.

5- SUPPLY SERVICES   

• Preparing service plates;
• Serving snacks;
• Providing people with information relating to menus (if allergies);
• Maintaining premises clean at all times.

6- CONCERT VENUES – ESPACE MONTMORENCY  

• Greeting groups;
• Working closely with the Supply team;
• Staying abreast of schedules and locations;
• Maintaining venues clean at all times.

7- CONCERT VENUES – CHŒURS EN VILLE TOUR  

• Working closely with technicians and Masters of ceremonies;
• Managing parking area for certain churches;
• Taking care of bottled water sales and collecting donations;
• Greeting general public;
• Distributing event official programme;
• Completing surveys;
• Maintaining venues clean at all times.

8- HOST FAMILIES  

• Greeting the chorister upon his/her arrival;
• Providing him/her with a bed of hide-a-bed during his/her stay;
• Providing few meals;
• Providing basic services (bed linens, bathroom, clean towels, etc.) and a clean, pleasant and safe environment;
• Providing the chorister with basic transportation (greeting, concerts, return).

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act at all times as an ambassador for the World Choral Festival. Weigh your words and actions carefully. Never criticize the organisation in public; keep in mind that you are viewed as a member of the Mondial staff;
• All decisions which might adversely affect the festival’s operations must be approved by a member of the organisation beforehand;
  • Be efficient and honest;
  • Be open and truthful with organisers regarding your goals and motivations;
  • Accept the supervision and direction of the person in charge of your sector;
  • Inform your supervisor of any dissatisfaction regarding your assigned tasks, and suggest improvements or modifications if needed;
  • Think twice about all actions which might run counter to our new policy of sustainable development;
  • Notify your supervisor promptly in case of absence.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAFF MEMBERS

• Whenever possible, assign tasks in keeping with the volunteer’s experience and personal preferences;

• Provide as much information as possible so that the volunteer may perform his/her duties  with maximum efficiency;
  • Treat the volunteer as a full member of the organisation;
  • Offer support and guidance;
  • Listen to volunteer’s ideas, concerns, and suggestions;
  • Clearly express your gratitude.

VOLUNTEER PRIVILEGES

To show our appreciation for the generous gift of your time and support, and for your commitment to the festival, we would like to offer you certain privileges.  

BASICS

• One Volunteer T-shirt

RESERVED PARKING

• In order to encourage carpooling, volunteers will have access to a parking area near the chorister’s village. If you wish to use this parking area, simply follow organizer’s instructions.

PERSONAL GROWTH

• Share your knowledge and skills with the Mondial Loto-Québec de Laval team;
• Make new friends from around the world;
• Help make the Festival a resounding success.