Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone
of the work we do at MASC
and some of them have been
working with us for almost 30
years! Volunteers participate
in running events, they offer
administrative support and
they sit on the MASC board.
They are a committed group
with deep belief in the value of
artistic experiences and they
have all become a part of the
MASC family. We simply
couldn’t do what we do
without them.
“Volunteering at MASC ... Or really
it should be volunteering for
MASC, with MASC, because of
MASC, in support of MASC.”
“Whether it’s cataloguing the bountiful book
donations or arranging prize packages for MASC
Arts Awards participants or setting up a “Green
Room” for Your Story Festival presenters, I feel
part of a vibrant community that encourages
young artists and gives them supplies and
opportunities that are life changing. The MASC
vision is clear and well-orchestrated which makes
any time spent volunteering there well used and
purpose driven. The youth who participate are
brave and passionate about their art forms and
in turn their passion keeps my volunteer fuel
tank full.
I believe in the work that MASC is doing,
because I have seen the results. Reading letters
from young adults who describe the impact
MASC events have had on their lives is concrete
proof that MASC is an important and vital
member of the art scene in Ottawa. And, for
me, well, I just have to be a part of a community
that makes such positive change in the lives of
our youth.”
Cathy Seguin
“For many years now, we have
been associated with MASC, first
as teachers spearheading the
choice of artists to be invited into
our elementary school, Briargreen PS. Students
watched multi-cultural musicians, actors,
dancers, puppeteers, storytellers …. so many
stellar performances that opened the eyes and
hearts of children to the world of the arts.
Since retirement, we have furthered our
association with MASC as volunteers. We are so
pleased to be able to contribute to this very
worthy organization and to continue our
connection with students and the arts. Whether
mailing out those beautiful brochures, setting
up for workshops/conferences, preparing for
the celebration of student achievements
through MASC Arts Awards, getting to know the
team in the MASC office and other volunteers
through attending meetings and events, or
simply helping with crowd control, we are
always welcomed, treated as if we were family
and necessary to the successful running of
events.”
Chris Beaver and Marion Laffradi
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