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Volunteer at Near West Theatre in a variety of ways! Short-term and long-term commitments are available. Choose from theatre operations, special events, special projects, and leadership opportunities.
Theatre Operations
When you volunteer to work during a performance, you are entitled to see the performance that day for free. (When the house is sold out, seating is not possible.) Your name will be on a volunteer list in the concessions area and with the House Manager.
Box Office Assistant (Ages 16 years & up)
Works with our Box Office Manager and assists with preparing reservations, taking ticket payment and closing box office when necessary.
Concessions Worker (Ages 13 years & up)
Helps Concessions Manager set up baked goods, make coffee, package popcorn and pretzels, restock refrigerator and clean up area at the end of the show.
House Greeter (Ages 8 years & up)
Works with House Manager to straighten up audience area, put inserts in playbills, greet audience and take tickets. When necessary, seat audience.
House Assistant (Ages 18 years & up)
Works with House Manager to straighten up audience area and greet audience. When necessary, seat audience and put inserts in playbills.
Concessions Bakers
Bake, of course, to sell in concessions. This is what audiences look for the most - the homemade delights. One recipe. More is always welcomed.
Gift Shop Attendant (Ages 13 years & up)
Sets up the items for sale and sells before show, during intermission and after show.
Production Crew
As a production crew volunteer, you will be expected to be at the theatre for the last 2 weeks of rehearsal and for each performance during the run of the show.
Lighting
Operate spotlights during the run of the show, help hang lights, manage patch board, run light board.
Sound
Operate the system during the run of the show, manage microphones, manage headset for production staff.
Set construction
Build and base paint platforming, flats, and specific set pieces. Clean work space.
Stage
Spike and glow tape set pieces, clean stage and back stage during run of performance, execute set shifts, some upkeep of set pieces and the operation of special effects equipment and maintenance.
Costumes
Assist costume designer with sewing, dyeing or gathering of items, help organize costume room.
Properties
Assist props designer with construction or gathering of materials, organize items for rehearsal and manage them during the run of the show.
Special Events
Benefit Committee
NWT hosts an annual fundraiser that provides at least 15% of the organization's annual budget. Volunteers play an integral part in making the event happen. Planning process is 8 - 9 months and involves monthly committee meetings as well as subcommittee meetings as needed. Leadership positions for each committee are open. Subcommittees include:
- Raffle/Auction(s)
- Food
- Decorations (need varies depending on venue)
- Volunteer Coordination
- Invitation
- Underwriting
- Registration
- Row Captains/Table Hosts
Opening Night Receptions/VIP Events
NWT hosts one VIP event each season and occasional opening night receptions during the season. Both events generate "buzz" around a season or show opening. The VIP event is a thank you to sponsors while opening night events serve as mini-fundraisers. Working with a NWT staff member, volunteers assist with planning and running the events in a variety of capacities.
Special Projects
From time to time, NWT undertakes special projects like focus groups and advisory committees. Volunteers are needed to lead these initiatives and participate.
NWT Trustees
If you are interested in policy making, leadership, fundraising, and have the skills and desire to immerse yourself in an organization, a board position could be just the ticket. Potential board members go through a process of nomination as stated in the bylaws. If you are interested in the board, please inquire.
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