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Volunteer for Gamut

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Gamut Theatre Group!

There are many tasks that are required to run a theatre - the acting you see on stage is really just a fraction of what goes on. The phone needs to be answered, the carpets vacuumed, and the trash must be taken out, just to name a few things.

At Gamut, our actors are also our staff; they must try to rehearse for performances while creating the sets and costumes, selling the tickets, moving the chairs ... all the things it takes to run a theatre. This is where our volunteers come in. Volunteer tasks may not all be glamorous, but they are essential to helping us to do more, and to do it even better. You help the actors and staff to do what they do best - produce quality theatre - by taking care of the "little stuff." And sometimes the big stuff, too!

WHAT WE ASK OF OUR VOLUNTEERS

  • Professionalism
  • Promptness
  • Responsibility
  • No drug or alcohol use while volunteering
  • Dedication
  • Enthusiasm
  • Courteousness
  • A positive attitude

WHAT YOU RECEIVE IN RETURN

We will be setting up a volunteer benefits program that may include rewards like honorary memberships, discounts on theatre class admission, your name in program(s), discounts on or free merchandise, and/or free admission(s) to performances.

All prospective volunteers are asked to attend an interview. Training or instruction will be provided if necessary. Not everyone is right for every task, of course. We'll try our best to match you to the one that best suits your interest(s), skills, talents, and availability. Please print or type your information below.

Your Name
Are you over 18?
Address
City
State Zip
Email Address*
Phone Number*

Please check off those items below in which you have an interest and/or experience.

ADMINISTRATION/DAILY OPERATION

  Interest Experience
general administrative assistance
data entry
answer phone/make calls/get messages
mailings (fold, stuff, label, stamp)
research
general housekeeping

PRODUCTION

  Interest Experience
costumes
sewing
inventory/organizing
shopping/supplies
cleaning
shop
carpentry/set construction
painting
sound
lighting

EVENTS

  Interest Experience
general
prepare/serve food
space preparation

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY FOR CHILDREN
(DEC 31)

  Interest Experience
hand out lunches, goodies
preparation
ushering
inflate balloons

DRAMA COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOLS
(FEB 5)

  Interest Experience
usher/guide
check-in
seating/tickets/programs

SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
(APRIL)

  Interest Experience
preparation
serve food
greet

KIDSFEST
(MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND)

  Interest Experience
crafts
photos
information table
temporary tattoos/face painting

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
(JUNE)

  Interest Experience
surveys
greet/programs/info
concessions
runner/gopher
other

OTHER PERFORMANCES

  Interest Experience
usher
concessions/merchandise
programs/tickets
theatre preparation
assisting patrons with special needs
house management
video recording
photography

FUNDRAISING

  Interest Experience
general
securing donations/sponsorships
securing advertisers for programs
ideas
help with grant writing
community outreach
marketing/publicity

AVAILABILITIES

Please check the times each week when you are free to volunteer for Gamut Theatre

  Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
8am to noon
Noon to 5pm
5 to 9pm

Specific dates/times only (please list)

Can you come into the theatre, or can you only volunteer from home?
Do you have a car?

Do you have any restrictions? (ie. you're a student, you have a junior license, you can't lift things, etc.) Please specify:

What are your special talents/hobbies/interests/skills? Feel free to add anything you'd like us to know about you.

If you cannot volunteer, but would like to donate to the theatre, please consider supporting Gamut Theatre Group through a monetary donation.