Every donation is truly an investment in our young adult members and critical for the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir’s ongoing operations and special initiatives.
As a registered charity (# 11907 1827 RR0001) any donation above $25 will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Our preferred donation platform, Zeffy, provides 100% of your donation directly to the ORYC with no processing fees or overhead costs. We value their partnership with us and other charitable organizations. You will have the opportunity to leave them a “tip” as part of your donation to support their operations.
to ensure our decided choristers shine in concert performances
HOW YOU CAN
SUPPORT US
The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir is a choir giving young people ages 15 through 25 an opportunity to strive for choral excellence. As a registered charity (# 11907 1827 RR0001) any donation above $25 will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Whether it be through coming to experience our performances, volunteering your time, supporting a fundraiser, making a financial donation, or a mix of these, all your support is critical.
We ask that you take a moment to consider contributing to help us to continue providing our community’s young musicians with the professional experience of working regularly with world-class artists.
Send an Interac E-transfer to finance@oryc.ca with your full name and mailing address in the message,
Specify “DONATION” in the note/message.
03. Send a cheque
Send us a cheque to: ORYC c/o St Joe’s Parish, 151 Laurier Ave. E., Ottawa ON, K1N 6N8.
Include full name and return address.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
The ORYC, as a non-profit, operates largely through the efforts of our amazing volunteers — whether you would like to lend your support to a single occasion, or a year-round committee, we appreciate your consideration! Areas to get involved include: Board and administration, policy and governance, grants and finances, IT and digital spaces, writing and communications, promotions and marketing, and event management. Please email info@oryc.ca to inquire about getting involved.
Volunteer Opportunity: Board Director
Ottawa Regional Youth Choir (ORYC)
Location: Ottawa, ON (Primarily in-person events, but remote-friendly for time/weather reasons) Position Type: Volunteer, Governance Role Time Commitment: ~2-3 hours/month
Do you believe in the power of music to build confidence, leadership, and belonging? Are you passionate about youth, the arts, and inclusive community engagement? Join the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir (ORYC) as a volunteer Director on our Board.
Founded in 1982, ORYC is one of Eastern Ontario’s premier youth choral organizations, providing exceptional musical training, leadership development, and performance opportunities for youth aged 15—25. We are a registered not-for-profit that values artistic excellence, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.
As a volunteer Director, you’ll help guide ORYC’s long-term vision and ensure its values — choral excellence, inclusion, collaboration, and service — are reflected in everything we do.
About the Role The Board meets approximately 8 times a year. This includes 6 regular meetings of approximately 90 minutes, a one-day planning retreat in the spring, and a special budget meeting. Additional special meetings of the Board may be called when urgencies arise and are generally for a specific purpose. Directors are expected to attend all meetings of the Board and applicable committees. While most meetings will be in-person, there may be some occasions (primarily inclement weather and committee meetings) when meetings will be held virtually.
Board members are expected to be familiar and comply with the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, as set out in the ORYC By-Laws. Directors are also required to comply with all Board policies.
Responsibilities Include:
Attend board meetings (6 per year), a spring planning retreat, and a special budget meeting
Participate in at least one standing committee or special project
Contribute to strategic planning, governance, and decision-making
Attend and assist at ORYC concerts and events
Engage in orientation and ongoing board development
Be an ambassador and promote the ORYC
Support a respectful, collaborative board culture
What We’re Looking For:
A commitment to ORYC’s values of inclusion, collaboration, and excellence
Strategic thinking and a collaborative spirit
Willingness to engage in board orientation and ongoing learning
Dedication to the time and care required to help lead a growing youth arts organization
Time Commitment:
~2-3 hours/month, including meetings, committee work, and event support
Attending performances to support performance-day administrative and logistical duties (such as welcoming audience members, assisting with set-up, etc.)
Additional time may be devoted if a director has an interest in providing volunteer support to other roles within the organization
What You’ll Gain:
The chance to shape the future of a respected youth choir that champions diversity, inclusion, and excellence
Experience in nonprofit governance, leadership, and arts administration
A meaningful volunteer leadership experience in the arts and nonprofit sector
A supportive team of passionate volunteers and arts professionals
The opportunity to attend inspiring performances and see your impact firsthand
Ready to Lend Your Voice to Youth Development and Artistic Excellence? If you’re looking to give back to the community using your professional skills — and you believe in the power of music to uplift, connect, and inspire youth and adults alike — we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
We welcome and encourage candidates who reflect the diversity of our community to apply. If you are interested in applying, please submit a one-page statement introducing yourself and outlining the contributions you could make to the ORYC and why you believe you would be a good fit. Please submit your statement to jessica.mcclay@oryc.ca
The deadline for expressions of interest for Director terms beginning at our 2026 AGM is September 22, 2026, at 12PM noon ET but expressions of interest are welcome at any time.
As with any organization, it not only takes money, but it also takes people to support activities throughout the year. We know that time is valuable, and we would sincerely appreciate any you would be willing to share. You may be interested in helping out year-round in ongoing activities like: becoming a board Member, organizational planning, website and social media, grant writing, or marketing. Or for a one-time event or activity such as: concert usher, stagehand, box office assistant, plan or assist in fundraising, photograph an event, etc. There is a position for everyone, and your assistance is certainly not limited to those listed.
Interested in giving us a hand? Please complete the form below and we’ll get in touch. Thank you so much for sharing your time with us!
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Sponsorship
Some of our largest seasonal program expenses include The Inclusion Fund (to assist choristers with membership costs), Music Retreat, Hiring of Musicians to work with us, Concert Production and the purchase of new Music for our performances.
We recognize that some of our supporters would like to contribute to these specific events, activities or expenses that we have throughout the season so we have identified some options that we have been asked about in the past.
Whether through general Donations, which help out with everything we do, or one of these targeted contributions, all of your assistance helps keep us able to support our young musicians with their dedication to choral education and performance.
Please email our Board of Directors to discuss directed sponsorship opportunities.
