Volunteer with CoMA

Would you like to play a part in making fun and open-to-all music events happen? Or maybe you’re keen to gain behind-the-scenes experience in arts administration, meet more players and singers in your area or connect with artists and composers.

We are currently looking for volunteers to fill the following key roles in CoMA ensembles:

•       Treasurer, CoMA Glasgow
•       Chair, CoMA Manchester
•       Chair, CoMA West Midlands

Read on to find out more about what each of these roles involves and how to apply.

If you think a different role on the committee (including general support) would suit you best, or if you would rather join the ensemble as a player, CoMA is still excited to hear from you! Contact your local ensemble or CoMA Project Manager Francesca at francesca@coma.org for more details and to express your interest.

CoMA Chair

The chair is responsible for leading a committee of 2-3 members to ensure the following tasks happen:

1. Work with the ensemble’s Musical Director to develop and decide upon the group’s artistic activities and concert programmes.

2. Take a lead role in organising the location and date of rehearsals and events (e.g. booking venues, organising rehearsal schedules etc).

3. Clearly communicate with existing and new prospective ensemble members, keeping them informed about upcoming rehearsals/events and be the main point of contact on the day.

4. Monitor your ensemble’s email address and respond to enquiries in a timely manner.

5. Promote inclusivity and diversity in your ensemble and its activities, ensuring access needs of all attending a rehearsal or event are catered for (training can be provided).

6. Be responsible for Health & Safety at ensemble rehearsals and events and ensure a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.

7. Chair your ensemble’s committee meetings and compile an annual report on the preceding year’s activities to present at your ensemble’s Annual General Meeting (normally held before the end of July).

8. Attend the CoMA AGM on behalf of your ensemble (usually held online in October).

9. Attend two online meetings of CoMA ensembles and one in-person meeting per year.

10. Be the main point of contact between CoMA Central and the ensemble, relaying any updates or requests for information between the two, preparing the end of year finance spreadsheet and sharing statistics from the ensemble.

11. Option to participate in CoMA Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee.

12. Option to engage in training and development opportunities offered by CoMA Central.

CoMA Treasurer

The treasurer forms part of an ensemble’s committee and is primarily concerned with the ensemble’s finances:

1. Follow and adhere to CoMA’s ensemble account guidelines.

2. Be responsible for collecting membership fees and tracking donations.

3. Manage the ensemble’s bank account and complete end of year accounts following the templates provided by CoMA Central.

4. Present accounts at your ensemble’s Annual General Meeting.

5. Discuss event budgets with the committee.

How to apply

To express your interest, please email the CoMA ensemble where you would like to volunteer with the following:

•     Your name
•     Your email address
•     Your phone number
•     Any access requirements
•     1-2 paragraphs explaining why you are interested in the role
•     1-2 paragraphs detailing your relevant experience

CoMA Glasgow: email glasgow@coma.org
CoMA Manchester: email manchester@coma.org
CoMA West Midlands: email westmidlands@coma.org

We actively encourage applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including those from the Global Majority, d/Deaf and disabled people, those from working-class backgrounds and the LGBTQ+ community.

The ensemble committee will review your application, and if they feel you will be suited to the role, you will be invited to attend an ensemble rehearsal and chat with the committee, followed by an online information session in November or December.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job vacancies

There are currently no job vacancies but new opportunities will be posted here as they arise.

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