Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Aron Theatre Co-operative. Being a volunteer is a rewarding experience and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Completing this form will help you understand the skills and time commitments required. You may find it helpful to read through the entire application before you begin filling it out.

Vision
Our vision is to transform the Aron Theatre into a sustainable cultural hub, open to everyone in our community.  

Mission
Aron Theatre Co-operative is a not-for-profit business owned and controlled by its members.  Co-op members participate actively in organizing and successfully running artistic and cultural events.  The Co-operative will operate with a triple bottom line, ensuring financial viability, community responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

Purpose
Aron Theatre Co-operative brings people together to enjoy movies, music and other events.

Values and Principles
Aron Theatre Co-operative is guided by the International Co-operative Values and Principles. 

A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. 

Values
Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.  In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. 

Principles
The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into practice. 

  1. Voluntary and Open Membership
  2. Democratic Member Control
  3. Member Economic Participation
  4. Autonomy and Independence
  5. Education, Training and Information
  6. Co-operation among Co-operatives
  7. Concern for Community

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement 

  • We are committed to recognizing oppression and taking actions to decrease discrimination based on race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, mental health, age, and ability.
  • We acknowledge and affirm inclusion, and we are developing policies and practices to ensure equal access and participation for all people who face systemic barriers.
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion training is mandatory for all staff and volunteers.

Volunteer Responsibilities 

  1. Support the vision, mission, purpose and values of the Aron Theatre Co-op.
  2. Commit to learning and performing your volunteer activities to the best of your ability.
  3. Stay informed about your volunteer role and be prepared for your volunteer work. 
  4. Build a collegial working relationship with other volunteers and staff that contributes to consensus building. 

There are 2 ways to apply to be a volunteer:

  1. Download the form in PDF format:  Aron Theatre Volunteer Application,  print, fill out, scan and email to info@arontheatre.com
  2. Fill out the online form below

 This application will be kept confidential and on file.