High Notes

Music can change
the world because it can change people

The arts are important for our mental health

Ways to get involved

You are not alone

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We rely heavily on people to volunteer their skills and services in order to continue to bring our audience successful events.

BINGO: One of the easiest and yet most impactful ways to volunteer only require you to contribute approximately 3-4 hours per month at Bingo World Richmond Hill. You have to be at least 19 and do some very easy online training before attending your first shift, but this is a very appreciated and easy way to help us.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: We can use help with other things as well. Whether you have administrative skills, are able to deliver flyers, make phone calls on our behalf or something else, we would love to hear from you.

THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED. WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU.

Volunteer Form


Colette
Volunteer/parent/participant

Colette first heard about High Notes Avante (HNA) when she saw an ad for the High Notes Gala in the local paper in 2016. Her daughter was struggling with anxiety so she thought it would be good for her to come and listen to the stories and music, as her daughter is artistically inclined. “Going to the gala and listening to other professional artists’ mental health stories took away the embarrassment and shame that she felt? says Colette. “We went back and invited more people to join us. My daughter was able to own her own journey and we have been going ever since then.?

RACHELLE
Bingo World volunteer

“Job searching was very stressful for me and many other young people,�? says Rachelle who is now working full-time after graduating from Munk School of Global Affairs at the beginning of the pandemic. Rachelle is one of HNA’s volunteers at Bingo World in Richmond Hill. “Volunteering at Bingo World is easy and a nice break from my daily stress,�? she says. “It feels good to know that just a couple of hours of this easy work can help HNA with the charity’s programming expenses.�? Rachelle is also participating in our new music program and says that “My weekly guitar lesson with Alina gives me something pleasant to focus on and calms me after a long day at work.”

🎶 Be a force for Healing.

High Notes Avante is a registered charitable organization using the transformative power of music to support individuals touched by mental illness.

We believe music is medicine, offering free and subsidized lessons, workshops, and performances to inspire hope and build community for those touched by mental illness.

By sponsoring High Notes Avante, you become a vital partner in recovery and wellness. Your support directly helps us provide:

  • Access to professional music instruction
  • Quality instruments for those who need them
  • Mental health-informed programming that empowers participants


Join us as a sponsor, browse High Notes Sponsor Options

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The arts are important for our mental health

Music can change
the world because it can change people

Donate

As we are a registered charitable association (charitable number 896568417RR0001) we provide tax receipts to those who donate to us.

You can easily do so via Canada Helps here. Or if you prefer you can contact us via 416.605.8915 or highnotesavante@gmail.com to discuss alternate ways. If you like to plan ahead and leave us a more substantial legacy gift, we are also members of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and featured in their Will Power campaign. You can read more about legacy gift planning on their website here: https://www.willpower.ca/

If you would like to talk to a financial planner we welcome you to contact Vladimir Solokhine at Lazaar Wealth Management (Cell: 647.308.2749/Office: 905.480.0344) to assist you.