YMCA Casting Call

Connection, confidence, and the chance to belong should never be out of reach—and we need your help to tell that story! Be part of a powerful campaign bringing hope, joy, and belonging to Northumberland. 

We are thrilled to share that local filmmaker (and YMCA member!) Jennifer Toole, is creating a special 30 second commercial for us called “Let Hope Shine”. This commercial will be an important part of a greater campaign to help raise vital funds for children, youth, families, and seniors right here in Northumberland.

We are looking for YMCA staff, volunteers and members to volunteer as cast members and bring this commercial to life. The 30 sec film will capture moments that matter, filled with connection and hope—and the video will be shared and used across other Canadian YMCA locations too, to spread the message and impact further!

Casting Details & Filming Info:

• Date: Sunday, October 25th (Daytime; exact times vary by role)
• Locations: Campbellford and Cobourg YMCA locations (carpooling available)
• Who: YMCA staff, volunteers & members (no previous acting experience required!)

Open Roles:

• Hero Mom: 20–40s, physically active, open ethnicity
• Baby: Under 1 year old, easy smile (Hero Mom’s child)
• Teen: Open gender / open ethnicity
• Craft Senior: Open gender / open ethnicity
• Arriba Senior: Open gender / open ethnicity
• Swim Kid: Ages 3–6, open gender / open ethnicity
• Swim Instructor: Ages 16 – 35, open gender / open ethnicity
• Front Desk Clerk: Ages 16–50, male, open ethnicity

*Note: For roles marked with open, the production is open to considering actors without a specific age, gender or ethnicity. Individuals under 18 will require parent authorization.

Ready to help us shine a light on our community?

Apply to be part of the cast!

Please send a head shot and full body shot along with the role you want to apply for to our film maker, [email protected] by 8pm on Thursday Oct. 8th.

Let’s bring this story to life together!