Becoming an ASC (Artistic Support Coordinator) – Easy Steps
Thank you for volunteering! Our ASCs play a vital role in supporting students and helping create memorable performance experiences. To
Here’s how to get started.
Step 1 – Working With Children Check
• You must hold a current Working With Children Check (Volunteer) or VIT registration (for registered teachers).Â
• If you don’t have one, you’ll need to apply before rehearsals begin, these are free.
• Applications are quick and easy online and usually take about 10 days to process Apply here.
If you already have a WWCC number email it to the BCMA office
Step 2 – Read & Sign Safety Agreements
Child safety is extremely important at BCMA.
All ASCs must read and digitally sign the following five agreements click on the links and return all of the forms.
• Volunteer Agreement
• Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy
• Code of Conduct Agreement
• Complaint Handling Agreement
• Confidentiality Agreement
Step 3 – Provide a Photo for Your ASC Lanyard
All ASCs must wear an official BCMA lanyard at rehearsals and performances for student safety and identification.
Your lanyard will include:
• Your name
• Working With Children Check number
• Your photo
📸 Simply email us a recent photo (selfies are perfectly fine). Your lanyard can be reused for future BCMA productions.
Step 4 – Select Your Availability
Please review the ASC roster for your child’s show/dressing room and let us know which dates and times you can assist.
Step 5 – Click on the role and learn about individual ASC Roles
• ASC Manager
• Backstage ASC
• Hair & Make Up ASC
• Check-In ASC
• Front of House ASC