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VOLUNTEER

 

The Ring is a non-profit organization, and as such relies on the engagement and the commitment of volunteers to assist in its operation. Occasionally you will see requests for help in preparing the theater for productions, with load-ins and strikes of incoming and outgoing shows, tech work, or administrative tasks.

However, with almost 200 performances every Season,

our greatest need by far is to keep building our   

FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM!

Curious to see the process in action? Stop by and experience it—no commitment necessary!

Upcoming training dates at the theatre:

  • Sunday, May 4th at 4:30 PM

  • Wednesday, May 7th at 5:30 PM

What are the main responsibilities? 

  • Ensuring that the house (lobby, restrooms, & theatre) are in neat condition, setting up concessions and check-in stations.

  • Liaising with the Stage Manager to open the house and start the show.

  • Welcoming and assisting patrons, handling check-in and ticket sales through our online ticketing platform.

  • Accounting for cash sales.  

  • Ensuring the house is left in neat condition at the end of the show.

What do I get out of it?

  • You can enjoy free admission to the show you're volunteering for!

  • You support our theatre while connecting with artists and audience members, becoming a valued part of the Ring community!

How long is a typical shift?

It depends on the duration of the show. We ask volunteers to come at least one hour before the show starts and stay until all patrons have left. A good average is 2.5 / 4 hours.

How many shifts do I need to commit to? 

You can sign up for as many or as few shifts as you want and can.

A good average is one shift per production so that you can watch as many shows as possible, but that's not a rule! (Volunteers who join less frequently may need a refresher on the tasks.)

We also ask that - once you sign up for a shift - you let us know as soon as possible if you can no longer make it so that we can find a substitute. 

 

Will I be alone during the shift?

We try to have 2 people for each shift, ideally a more experienced volunteer together with a newer volunteer.  But sometimes that is not possible so - once you feel comfortable - you might be asked to cover a shift by yourself.

 

What type of skills or personality traits are required?​

  • Kindness and good communication skills. We want our patrons to have a good time and be treated warmly (sometimes patience is required too!)

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Ability to stand for at least 1 hour and move around enough to accomplish the above responsibilities. 

  • Comfortable with doing some minor cleaning and tidying up. 

  • Basic familiarity with the internet and technology (our ticketing platform is quite intuitive and we will train you on that!)

For more information or to express interest in volunteering, feel free to reach out to our Customer Relations Manager, Michaela Pride, at boxoffice@playersring.org. We are always excited to meet and train new team members! ​

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