Volunteer Opportunities

Proctors is grateful for the efforts of over 1,000 volunteers who have been critical to our success. Many have volunteered for over 20 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 program at Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, and Universal Preservation Hall gives high school students in 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 premier regional professional theatres. To learn more about C.A.S.T., click here.

Become an essential part of Capital Repertory Theatre vibrant community by volunteering! Whether you’re assisting with performances, supporting special events or engaging with audiences, your time and talents help create unforgettable experiences. Volunteering at theREP is a rewarding way to connect with the arts, meet like-minded individuals and make a meaningful impact in Albany’s cultural scene.

Volunteer Opportunities

Ushers duties:
Assist patrons with seating, distribute programs, and provide assistance to patrons during daytime and/or evening performances. As one of the responsibilities of the ushers is to assist with the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency, this may not be a good position for anyone with physical limitations.

Bartenders duties:
Set up bar area and serve beverages to patrons prior to shows and during intermission. Accept cashless payments on an electronic device. Beverages served include beer, wine, pre-mixed cocktails, soft drinks, and water. There is no mixing of drinks required. Carrying is involved, this is not a good position for anyone with physical limitations. Additional training is required.

Hospitality team duties:
Assist theREP staff at receptions and donor events, serving drinks, food, and desserts. There are several of these during the run of our shows, and some occur in non-show slots. Volunteers don’t need to be bartenders to be on the hospitality team. Due to the nature of hospitality, this is not a good position for individuals with physical limitations.

C.A.S.T. – The Cultivating Arts and Students Together program at Capital Repertory Theatre, Proctors, and Universal Preservation Hall gives high school students in 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 premier regional professional theatres. To learn more about C.A.S.T., click here.

As a non-profit community performing arts center, UPH thrives thanks to the community spirit of a multitude of volunteers. We invite you to be part of the effort to create a vibrant arts scene in downtown Saratoga Springs by volunteering with UPH.

Volunteer Opportunities

Greeter
Responsible for welcoming guests and helping guide patrons to the appropriate space within the building. 

Ticket scanner
Help scan patron tickets using a provided handheld device. 

Usher
Greet and help direct our patrons to their proper seats for reserved seating at performances, distribute programs, interact with children and families during family and community programs, provide assistance to patrons, and answer questions about our facilities and programs. Ushers assist with the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency. This may not be a good position for anyone with physical limitations. 

Bartender
Mix, garnish and serve drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) following standard recipes prior to shows and during intermission. Process drink orders and payments immediately, collect money prior to drinks being served. This may not be a good position for individuals with physical limitations. Additional training is required. 

C.A.S.T.
The Cultivating Arts & Students Together (C.A.S.T.) programs at UPH, Proctors and theREP give 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 and theREP, and the Capital District’s newest entertainment venue, UPH. To learn more about C.A.S.T., click here.