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The Mission of the Shaw Guild

  • Engage volunteers

  • Enrich the volunteer experience

  • Enhance the patron experience

  • Extend our reach in the community


Whatever your talents and interests, there is a volunteer role for you at the Shaw Guild.

If you are interested in joining the Shaw Guild, please fill in and submit the form at the bottom of this page and we will get back to you when we schedule the next orientation meeting. Please note that Volunteers are asked to donate a minimum number of hours each season to support the Shaw.
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Guiding Principles - How we operate



  • Engaging our volunteers is at the centre of all we do.


  • Donating our time and talents to the Shaw Festival is our passion; working collaboratively in an honest, ethical and transparent way is how we create value.


  • Striving for excellence in everything we do is our way of contributing to the quality of patron experiences.
Our Values - What we believe
  RESPECT
Everyone is treated with respect, courtesy and dignity.
 INCLUSION
We promote an inclusive culture where volunteers are welcomed, valued and connected to one another.
 DIVERSITY
Volunteers from all backgrounds are welcome; we celebrate the many different dimensions of diversity and how they benefit the Guild.
    EQUITY
We treat all volunteers fairly and ensure opportunities for engaging and enjoyable experiences.
Complete all fields in the form below, then click on Submit.
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Interested in joining the Shaw Guild?
Contact us for the date of the next orientation meeting.
Please complete the form at the right.

  • You will be invited to an orientation meeting to learn about the opportunities and benefits offered by the Guild.

  • Membership is $20 per person, per year.

Note: You must be at least 18 years of age to join the Guild.

Shaw Guild, P.O. Box 83, 
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

QUESTIONS can be emailed to info@shawguild.ca 

info@shawguild.ca