Become a Volunteer with Westben!

Volunteers are the part of the essential support system of Westben. From the Board of Directors to the ticket-takers on the day of the show, we need people like you who are willing to give the gift of time, energy and your own unique talents. Opportunities for volunteering are year round!

Download the Volunteer Application Form above! Completed forms may be emailed directly to Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Robertson, or brought to the Westben Box Office at The West Schoolhouse in Campbellford.

Artist Hosts

Our artists come from all across Canada, North America and even Europe, and need accommodation while they are rehearsing and performing. Billeting with local families not only cuts down on the expense of an artist’s visit, it also enhances the experience for both host and artist. In fact, many friendships have evolved over the seasons. Being a host involves bed and breakfast and is usually for two nights. There are some longer terms for our educational residency programs and during the week of broadway shows.

If you are interested in adding your name to our billeting list, please contact westben@westben.ca

Volunteers at The Barn, Willow Hill and Campfire

Westben's Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Robertson and her team inspire and coordinate over 250 volunteers.  The first face a Westben patron sees is probably a volunteer, helping them to park their car, greeting them, taking their tickets, showing them their seats or purchasing a glass of wine or beer or an ice-cream at intermission. As well there are volunteers behind the scenes, backstage, costumes, artist hospitality as well as maintenance of the grounds at the performance venues.

Volunteers are an essential and delightful part of the Westben experience. Volunteering has its rewards as well, experiencing Westben first hand, learning something new and being part of a great group of people.

If you have a talent or a skill you would like to share or you would like more information about volunteering please contact us!

EMAIL: westben@westben.ca 
CALL: 705-653-5508 or toll free 1-877-883-5777
VISIT THE SCHOOLHOUSE & BOX OFFICE: 6788 County Road 30 • P.O. Box 1413, Campbellford, ON, Canada, K0L 1L0

Board of Directors

Westben as a charitable organization is governed by a 11-member Board of Directors. The Board’s responsibilities include:

  • Setting the vision, mandate and strategic direction

  • Financial accountability

  • Developing policy

  • Community relations

  • Fundraising

  • Evaluating performance of the Artistic and Managing Director

The Board is composed of local and international people from business, the community and the arts. Elections are held annually in March at the Annual General Meeting for membership on the Board as well as for the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

For more information on the Board please contact westben@westben.ca

Board Committees

Advisory Committees are formed as needed from Board Members and non-Board members as expert consultants. As these committees are more specific in their mandate. i.e. Fund Development, Special Events & Fundraising, Education, Property, Finance etc., and meet only as required, there is less time commitment.

Should you like to serve on committee please contact westben@westben.ca