VOLUNTEER AT UPCHUCKLE

An outgoing, positive, welcoming & supportive approach toward our students

Clear & prompt communication

Reliability, punctuality and professionalism

An upbeat outlook of trying your best—and making mistakes is OK (and normal!)—We lead our students by example!

For those 18+: If we wish to move forward after your interview, a Vulnerable Sector Check must be completed. Upon being provided proof of payment and the cleared check, we will reimburse you for any associated fees, if applicable

For High School Students earning volunteer hours: If we wish to move forward after your interview, we would seek confirmation from your school officials that joining our Volunteer Team would count toward your 40 hours, and provide you with a letter to give them which outlines the role. (Different schools sometimes seem to give different answers, depending on who we talk to).

Clear, friendly and respectful communication with clarity of duties, expectations & timelines

Flexibility

Pizza lunch (and drink) is provided on all full single-day Cartoon Camps and on the Friday of our 5-day Cartoon Camps (pack your nut-free, bagged lunch from Monday-Thursday of a 5-day week)

Discounted rates to Upchuckle Workshops & events (when possible)

Work with and learn directly from a 20+ year professional artist, animator & award-winning director!

The opportunity for your own artistic growth and learning—often participating in the same exercises & activities

A supportive environment where your own ideas & contributions are valued and welcomed

A stellar and industry-relevant reference, in return for professional & reliable support

A Cartoon Camp Volunteer “Uniform” (a T-Shirt) :) Which is yours to keep after 4 positive shifts

If you’re creative and would like it: Support, feedback and advice on your own work, portfolio etc.

You would provide support and be an extra set of eyes at our Cartoon Camps, which take place through the Summer, on P.A. Days & March Break

Each shift is from 9:45am - 4pm

Cartoon Camp has a maximum capacity of 12 students who are primarily ages 8-13

You must be good with people and have the ability to independently supervise the room and maintain group focus and behaviour for brief periods (e.g., when the Leader needs to escort a student to the washroom or meet the pizza delivery).

You would be participating in art/animation exercises and learning with the students

You would be responsible for taking many, many photos and videos each day to be posted in places such as our Student Gallery, social media etc. (candid and posed)

NO art skills required!

NO setup, clean-up or formal teaching duties for you (that’s our job!)