Volunteers
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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
There are several areas
in which Diamond Head Theatre needs volunteers. Although
each area may require experience, the most important requirements
are ENTHUSIASM and a WILLINGNESS to give Diamond Head Theatre
TIME and POSITIVE ENERGY. We will provide instruction and
supervision where and when required.
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BOX OFFICE
- DAYTIME
Regular Box Office hours are Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. -
5:30 p.m. The volunteer hours would be somewhere between these
hours. Box Office volunteers will be required to take ticket orders,
both on the phone and in person, process payments, print tickets
and simple filing.
The Box Office requires volunteers with:
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Computer literacy |
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Good telephone personality |
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Basic math skills |
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Legible handwriting |
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Ability to deal with the public
over the telephone and in person |
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Patience |
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Able to make a time commitment
(minimum of 2 hours per week) |
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BOX OFFICE
- SHOWTIME
These volunteers help pass out tickets at the Box Office will
call and assist the Night Manager as needed.
This job requires volunteers with:
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Good personality |
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Basic math skills |
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Legible handwriting |
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Ability to deal with the public
over the telephone and in person |
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Patience |
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Able
to make a time commitment (You would need to report to the
Box Office
2 hours prior to curtain time;
the time commitment is approximately 2 ½ hours. |
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USHERS/TICKET
TAKERS/CANTEEN/BEVERAGE BAR
Ushers show patrons to their seats and pass out playbills; ticket
takers verify and tear ticket stubs. Canteen volunteers sell snacks
(cookies, candies, ice cream) and coffee before the show and during
intermission. Beverage bar volunteers serve soft drinks and alcoholic
beverages before the show and during intermission. Volunteers
must have:
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Excellent "people" skills |
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Ability to work on a team |
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Cash handling experience |
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Leadership skills |
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Able to make a time commitment
(minimum of 4 hours when scheduled) |
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Bar volunteers need to get
a "yellow card" from the Liquor Commission (you
simply go down and register with the Commission, DHT reimburses
the fee.) |
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GARDEN
Jobs include watering, raking, weeding and planting. You need
to:
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Work with garden tools |
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Be comfortable spending time
outdoors. |
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Able to make a time commitment
(minimum of 2 hours per week) |
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SCENE SHOP
Scene shop work includes pre-production construction and post-production
breakdown. The Scene Shop will provide instruction and supervision
where and when necessary, but also prefers volunteers who have
some of the following:
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Knowledge of hand and/or power
tools |
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Painting experience of any
kind |
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Willingness to work and learn
all phases of set and prop construction |
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Electrical work experience |
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Sense of humor |
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STAGE CREW
The stage crew works under the direction of the stage manager.
The stage crew moves set pieces and props during a show's performance,
and ensures that all set pieces and props are secured at the end
of a performance. You MUST be:
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Available for all technical
rehearsals and performances |
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Able to work under stress |
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Able to lift 50 pounds (desired) |
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Willing to work on a team |
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Able to listen
and follow directions |
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SPOTLIGHT
OPERATORS
The spotlight operators work with the stage manager, lighting
designer and light board operator to adequately provide lighting
for the show. Previous experience is helpful, but not necessary.
You MUST be:
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Available for all technical
rehearsals and performances |
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Able to work under stress |
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Willing to work on a team |
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Able to listen and follow
directions |
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COSTUME
SHOP
The Costume Shop volunteers assist with the production and maintenance
of show costumes. You may also be asked to handle costume rentals.
Volunteers must possess:
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Hand and machine sewing skills |
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Phone skills |
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Patience |
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Ability to work with the public
as well as the actors |
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A Level-headed and calm demeanor |
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Ability to work under stress |
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Good sense of humor |
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Ability to learn and handle
costume rentals (optional) |
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Able to make a time commitment
weekly
In addition, volunteers are expected to be able to iron, launder,
rip seams, sew buttons and the occasional bead, glue sequins,
and generally be useful when and where needed. |
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DRESSERS
Dressers assist performers with costume changes during a show's
performance. You MUST be:
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Available for all technical
rehearsals and performances |
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Able to work under stress |
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Willing to work with the performers |
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Able to listen and follow
directions |
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