Volunteer
Make a difference in our community
Volunteers are the heart of GREAT Theatre. From onstage to backstage we have volunteer opportunities that will make a big impact and are a lot of fun.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER? Everyone!
We have opportunities for all skill levels, including many family-friendly projects or opportunities for businesses to make an impact.
Lobby
GREETERS
Greeters work alongside GREAT Staff to help provide a positive theatre experience for patrons. This role includes helping distribute candy for donors and welcoming patrons to the venue. Greeters will arrive 90 minutes prior to the designated showtime and are invited to stay and watch the show.
Crew – Backstage
There are a variety of roles available and all are just as critical as the roles that are in the spotlight on the stage performing. No previous experience is necessary and we will provide training for you to be successful and comfortable in your role on crew. Whether you’re a seasoned crew member or you’ve never been backstage before, we encourage you to sign up!
Office
OFFICE VOLUNTEER
Office volunteers assist in mailings and other office needs as they arise. This volunteer position is need based, without a standard schedule.
Costume Shop
COSTUME SHOP VOLUNTEER
Costume Shop Volunteers are trained by costume shop personnel, report to the Costume Designer and/or Costume Shop Manager, and assist in a variety of ways to produce costumes. This role may include sewing and non-sewing activities. Costume shop volunteer hours are scheduled with each production’s needs in mind. There will be standard volunteer hours throughout the season, as well as additional volunteer shifts as needed.
Scene Shop
SCENE SHOP VOLUNTEER
Interested in making props, building sets or scenic painting? Looking for a safe and welcoming place to learn new skills and see your work bring joy to thousands of your neighbors at venues like the Helgeson Learning Lab and the Paramount Center for the Arts? Our Scene Shop creates the scenic elements for our shows (such as walls, platforms and unique items) and as a volunteer you would be as well. We invite volunteers of all skill levels and provide training and education in carpentry, painting, and even welding.
If you’re interested in volunteering as a performing, please check out our auditions page. If you’re interested in joining our board, please complete the Board of Directors Application.
Volunteer Interest Form
GREAT periodically adds new board members
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about GREAT’s mission.
As a board member for GREAT Theatre you will support the work of the organization by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. GREAT’s Board advises, governs, oversees policy and direction, and assists with the leadership, growth, and promotion of GREAT to support its mission. While day-to-day operations are led by the Executive Director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the board is both critical and expected.
If you have experience with business, arts, education, and/or the nonprofit sector and are eager to learn and want to deepen your connection to GREAT Theatre, this might be the volunteer opportunity for you.
PLEASE READ THE FULL VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
Complete the application below and we will contact you to schedule a time to chat and learn more about you.
Please reach out to Executive Director Lacey Schirmers via email at Lacey@GREATTheatre.org with any questions. Thank you!
Board of Directors – Application