The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada was founded with the support of a small, yet dedicated group of volunteers. Much of The College’s success today is owed to the hard work of committed volunteers who have continued to give their time, money and energy in support of The College’s mission.
Volunteers are required in a number of different areas:
- Office administration (bulk mailings, photocopying, filing)
- Summerside Highland Gathering (event planning, transportation, hospitality, ticket admissions, signage, parking, children’s events, beverage services, scrutineers, security, sound and lighting, set up and tear down)
- Special events (press conferences, galas, open houses, recitals)
- Amphitheatre (costume and prop acquisition/creation, set design, pre-production set-up, stage management, ushers, concession stand)
A love of the Celtic arts, commitment to community, and the desire to make new friends are just some of the reasons to become a volunteer at The College of Piping! And we could sure use your help! If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer, please contact us at 1-877-BAG-PIPE info@collegeofpiping.com
The Volunteer of the Year Award
During the Christmas recital each year, The College of Piping honours a “Volunteer of the Year”. Long-time supporters, the Honourable Justice Benjamin B. Taylor and his wife Marilyn, sponsor this award.
Award criteria is as follows:
- Recipients must have made a significant contribution to The College in one or more events during the year
- Lifetime contributions may only be considered in order to break ties
- Contributions in the performing arts (piping, drumming, dancing, fiddling and/or singing) are not counted
- Staff of The College of Piping, Board Chairperson, Highland Gathering Chairperson or previous award recipients are ineligible
Past Award Recipients
1994 - John H. 'Scottie' Campbell
1995 - Myron Taylor
1996 - Josephine Ripley
1997 - Ensor MacNevin
1998 - Fred Martin
1999 - Pat Robertson
2000 - Scott Grady
2001 - Blaine Sonier and Pat Gaudet
2002 - Tina Mundy
2003 - Paul Luce
2004 - Cathy and Stephen Ashton
2005 - Nick Maros
2006 - Karen Brockway
2007 - Sinclair Walker
2008 - Shelley Rogers
2009 - Arnold Johnston
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