Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Proctors is grateful for the efforts of over 1,000 volunteers who have been critical to its success. Many have volunteered for over twenty years. Because of the growth of program, we are continuously recruiting new volunteers and welcome your interest.

USHERS
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
Set up and serve beverages to customers prior to performances and during intermission. Accept cash from Patrons and make change. 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.

CANDY COUNTER STAFF
Sell candy and soda prior to performances and at intermission.

GIFT CENTRE STAFF
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 registers, they greet and answer patron questions and perform light housekeeping tasks within the store.

VIP LOUNGE
Greet and serve complimentary beverages in the VIP Lounge.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

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

C.A.S.T.
Cultivating Arts & Students Together (more information about our youth volunteer program)