VOLUNTEER WITH THE WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The mission of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is to be at the forefront of developing big band jazz through performing, recording, composing, education and community building by means of outreach, inclusion, and collaboration.
The WJO is Canada’s first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra. Founded in 1997, the WJO has matured to become an important part of Winnipeg’s cultural landscape.
We are seeking volunteers with diverse backgrounds who are willing to take on responsibilities such as:
● Organizational direction and decision making
● Financial oversight and monitoring
● Ensuring legal compliance
● Attending and participating in board meetings
● Taking part in fundraising efforts
● Supporting and attending WJO concerts and events
We are looking for people who care about our mission and are:
● Passionate about the arts and Manitoba’s vibrant artistic community
● Willing to learn and share ideas
● Strong communicators
● Eager to participate
Please send us a brief letter describing your background and/or a resume, and share why you would like to join our Board by emailing [email protected].
The WJO is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable Board environment. We welcome applications from all individuals, including racialized persons, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons and invite individuals to confidentially self-identify at the time of application. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations through all aspects of the selection and recruitment process.
The deadline for application submissions is April 30, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are also looking for non-board volunteers to join us as members of a committee or a short-term project. If you are passionate about helping big band jazz thrive in Manitoba, apply to [email protected] or fill out the form, mentioning the committee or project and how you can help.
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is Generously Funded by:
Funding assistance provided by the Manitoba government. Aide financière accordée par le gouvernement du Manitoba.
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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
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The Play-Along App project is supported by the Government of Canada’s Healthy Communities Initiative.
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We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.
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Radio Sponsors
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Special Event Supporters
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Supporters
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The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra welcomes and shares its performance and creation of music - a universal language to all people irrespective of culture, race, sexuality, ability, language and gender.
Music is an agent of hope. A dynamic and valuable device that helps us to heal and to bring us together. The First Peoples of Canada understood this and used music to reunite, resolve and reconcile. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that WJO activities take place on Treaty Territory – land that was maintained and earnestly cared for by Indigenous peoples before European settlement. Manitoba is the original lands of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and is the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that Winnipeg benefits daily from Treaty 3 water that comes from Shoal Lake 40. It is with sincere sentiment that we recognize the mistakes of our recent and distant past. In working towards a Canada that benefits us all, we commit to seeking a greater understanding of Canada’s diverse cultural relationships through continued work with Indigenous communities; we commit to live in ways that honour and respect the treaties that were made on these territories; and we commit to stewarding the land in harmony for all who will come after us.
- Please refrain from wearing any fragrances or scented products as other patrons are allergic to them.
- Your likeness may be captured at this event. Attending this event implies your permission for your image to be used in marketing or promotional purposes.
- Please do not attend if you do not feel well. Call the box office at 204-632-5299 to arrange to go to another concert.
- Your likeness may be captured at this event. Attending this event implies your permission for your image to be used in marketing or promotional purposes.
- Please do not attend if you do not feel well. Call the box office at 204-632-5299 to arrange to go to another concert.
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra / Box 68114, RPO Osborne Village, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 2V9
Main: 204-421-9398 / [email protected] Box Office: 204-632-5299 / [email protected]
Main: 204-421-9398 / [email protected] Box Office: 204-632-5299 / [email protected]