Since the beginning, BMA has relied heavily on the community spirit of our many volunteers who donate their time and talent to our El-Sistema-inspired Academy.
Volunteers are the backbone of our program and allow us to provide a high-quality professional music program — funded by our generous donors — to Abbotsford-area students. Students accepted into our academy range from grades two to 12.
Our volunteers serve in the following ways:
- watching the door (which must be kept secure) and letting students into the academy as they arrive
- helping our food coordinator with preparing and serving a healthy snack from 2:30 to 3:00 pm (before warm up at 3:00 pm and classes at 3:15 pm)
- supervising snack time, ensuring that all students feel included and supported
- setting up and clearing away chairs and music stands
- setting up classrooms, tables, and chairs
- walking children to the academy after school
- assisting teachers in the classroom
- supporting individual children who might need a little extra support with learning or a friendly conversation when they arrive after school (especially if they’ve had a tough day)
Our volunteers truly love young people and want to see them reach their own unique potential.
We invite you to join our team as a volunteer and be part of an organization with a passionate cause and vision. All of our volunteers must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check before they are able to begin volunteering with us.
Fill out the volunteer form provided and tell us a bit about yourself.
