Board Members
/ORGANIZATION:
Carousel Theatre for Young People
DEADLINE:
September 21, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Carousel Theatre for Young People (CTYP) creates theatre experiences that inspire, involve, and educate young people. For nearly 50 years, CTYP has produced award-winning mainstage shows, facilitated vibrant drama camps, and offered fun and safe teen programming — all grounded in values of playfulness, accessibility, artistic integrity, empathy, mentorship, and community.
Based on Granville Island, CTYP reaches thousands of young people and families across the region each year.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://www.carouseltheatre.ca/about/join
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
Help shape the future of one of Vancouver’s most joyful, inclusive, and impactful theatre companies.
We are seeking passionate, committed, and skilled individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors to help us continue to grow and steward our mission.
Bring your experience to one of Vancouver’s most imaginative youth-focused arts organizations and support a small but mighty organization to expand its reach and impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Board Commitment:
An average monthly commitment of 8 hours, consisting of both scheduled meetings and follow-up work.
One 75-120 minute board meeting every two months plus participation in one Board committee; approximately 1 hour a month.
Attendance at a minimum of 2 show openings per year, with additional participation in programming encouraged wherever feasible.
Participation in 3-5 fundraising initiatives annually.
Board members are expected to make an annual cash donation to the organization to the best of their financial ability, at a level they would consider generous and reflect that CTYP is a philanthropic priority for them.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Consider Joining CTYP’s Board If:
You are excited to contribute your ideas, time, and energy to a creative and community-driven organization.
You care deeply about empowering children and families through the arts.
You are skilled in communications, business development, HR, finance, or marketing.
You are drawn to community-based work and long-term impact.
You bring a unique perspective or lived experience that can help shape inclusive and equitable leadership.
You have previous board experience at a nonprofit or are interested in learning more about nonprofit governance, strategy, or community engagement.
You value collaboration, curiosity, and innovation in how you work with others and approach challenges.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a brief expression of interest and your resume to board@carouseltheatre.ca by September 21, 2025.
Our board will be reviewing applications as they come and contacting individuals selected for an interview by email.
You can expect to attend two interviews:
Interview with 2 board members to discuss your experience and interest in the board role
Interview with the CTYP leadership team
Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Please let us know how we can make this process more accessible for you.
REMUNERATION:
Non Profit Volunteer Board Role
