Volunteer Roles and Tasks

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Training

We provide training for all positions. We ask that you review the online training before you come in. And for your very first shift, please come in about 15 minutes earlier than when you are asked to come in.

Link to online training

Roles and Tasks

Door Greeter

Stand outside of our front door & greet people as they come in. Hold the door for those that need a little extra help. You’re the first person that our patrons will encounter so greet them with a warm hello and big smile. Let them know where they should head next (bar or concessions, if we are seating in the house, then direct them to the ushers. If we are not yet seating in the house, remind them of when the curtains open.

Benefits: Watch the current show, get a free non-alcoholic beverage or snack.

Requirements: This role requires for you to stand on your feet for approximately 45-50 minutes. As you’ll be standing outside the door, wear appropriate clothing for the weather.

Ushers

Maybe the most rewarding volunteer role of all, you’ll welcome our patrons and show them to their seats. You’ll need to know the basic layout of the theatre, how seats and rows are numbered. Several of our ushers will be given ticket scanners (or you can use your own phone) to scan patrons’ tickets as they enter the house. We ask ushers to remain after the show concludes to pick up trash in the house after the patrons leave.

Benefits: Watch the current show, get a free non-alcoholic beverage or snack.

Requirements: This role requires you to be on your feet for about an hour and also for you to have the ability to show someone to their seats.

Box Office Volunteer

As a volunteer working the box office, you’ll sell tickets to our patrons at the window. If the show has sold out in advance, we will cancel this position.

You will need skills in counting cash, using a computer, and using our ticketing software. But don’t worry, we will provide you the training that you need to be successful. The box office opens 1 hour prior to a performance and closes at the start of the show. After the show starts, you’re welcome to take a seat and enjoy the production at no charge!

Benefits: Watch the current show, get a free non-alcoholic beverage or snack.

Requirements: This role involves sitting in our box office booth for approximately 1 hour before the show. In addition, this role requires light computer and money handling skills.

Concessions

This position involves manning our concession stand. We sell candy, snacks, hot and cold beverages. You’ll need to be able to count cash, work our credit card machine, and be able to stock our concessions. Concessions are open 1 hour prior to the show starting and during an intermission, if there is one. When not working concessions, you can grab a seat and watch the performance at no charge!

Benefits: Watch the current show, get a free non-alcoholic beverage or snack. AND receive a free ticket to a future show.

Requirements: This role requires for you to stand on your feet approximately 1.5 hours, stooping down to retrieve drinks or snacks. You must be able to accurately count cash & make change and use a credit card terminal.

Alcohol Server

Theatre in the Grove serves beer/wine/hard cider. This role requires that you are at least 21 years old and have a current Oregon Alcohol Servers permit. This role involves pouring wine and handing out beer/cider to patrons. You will need to be able to count change and swipe credit cards. Alcohol sales start 1 hour prior to the show starting and during an intermission, if there is one.

Benefits: Watch the current show, get a free non-alcoholic beverage or snack. AND receive a free ticket to a future show.