Volunteer Opportunities

We love our volunteers!

Proctors is grateful for the efforts of over 1,000 volunteers who have been critical to our success. Many have volunteered for over twenty years. Because of the growth of program, we are continuously recruiting new volunteers and welcome your interest. Volunteers play a vital role in creating exceptional experiences for audiences. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, contribute your time or deepen your connection to the arts, Proctors offers opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.

Volunteer Opportunities

Ushers duties:
Assist patrons with seating, distribute programs and provide assistance to patrons during daytime and/or evening performances. All new ushers must be able to work throughout the theatre comfortably. This includes being able to climb to the top of the balcony. As one of the responsibilities of the ushers is to assist with the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency, this is not a good position for anyone with physical limitations.

Bartenders duties:
Set up and serve beverages to customers prior to performances and during intermission. Accept cashless payments on an electronic device from Patrons. Beverages served include beer, wine, soft drinks and water. There is no mixing of drinks required. There is carrying involved, this is not a good position for anyone with physical limitations.

Concession duties:
Concession volunteers serve light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as transact cashless sales on electronic device.

Gift Centre duties:
Assist with sales during intermission and before and after performances, during winter Schenectady GreenMarket and additional hours we are open to the public. In addition to ringing up cashless sales on electronic devices, they greet and answer patron questions and perform light housekeeping tasks within the store.

VIP Lounge duties:
Greet and serve complimentary beverages in the VIP Lounge.

C.A.S.T.
The Cultivating Arts & Students Together (C.A.S.T.) programs at theREP, Proctors and UPH gives high school students, grades 9-12, the opportunity to fulfill community service credits while being close to the best shows the Capital Region has to offer at the region’s premiere regional professional theatres, Proctors, theREP and UPH. To learn more about C.A.S.T., click here.

For more information, please contact Tasha Hudson (518) 382-3884 Ext. 169, thudson@proctorscollaborative.org.