SPRINGFIELD IMPROV VOLUNTEER INFO
All shows require a Box Office person and a Theater Assistant
Many shows require a Lights & Sound person
Volunteers need to arrive one hour before the start of the first show on the night they are working, if only working the later show, volunteers must arrive 30 minutes before the start of that show.
No Shows and frequent cancelations for volunteer shifts will limit future volunteer possibilities. In the event you can not make your shift, please provide 24hrs notice to the volunteer coordinator.
Our theater exists because of volunteers. The service of you and countless others ensures that our art has a place to thrive. Thank you for your service to Springfield Improv, its performers and patrons.
Volunteer Coordinator
Grace Tomlinson
(417) 399-3644
the3boysofgrace@yahoo.com
Volunteer Tasks & Responsibilities
- Box Office:
- You must be trained prior to working box office.
- (contact volunteer coordinator for training/shadowing)
- Attach posters for the nights shows to sidewalk sign and place out front.
- Before first show, tidy box office area, front room, and concessions.
- Restock concessions, including beverages and candy
- Make popcorn (2 batches)
- Check reservations and make sure you have pre-paid ticket list
- Turn on Open Sign 30 minutes before start of show, usually 7PM.
- Take sales for box and concessions.
- Must be comfortable greeting all audience in a friendly and professional manner.
- Must be sober and wearing clean appropriate clothing.
- After last show
- Bring in sidewalk sign
- Make sure front lobby and box office area are clean.
- Restock concessions
- Notify volunteer coordinator if any stock is running low
- After last show of the weekend, change out the marquee sign for the following week’s shows and swap front window posters for next week’s shows.
- If able assist in taking all trash behind building to the dumpster.
- You may NOT work Box Office if you are playing in the show.
- Theatre Assist:
- In charge of making sure the theatre is clean of trash or litter before and after each show.
- Make sure they are clean and stocked prior to each show and tidy up after.
- Vacuum all rugs and carpeted areas and sweep seat risers and stage.
- Make sure water and cups are filled in dispenser at rear of theater.
- Assist Box by marking off reserved seating, if needed.
- Assist guests in a professional friendly manner to find seats or the restroom.
- Assist cast setting up stage for show if needed.
- Help clear the theatre after shows in a friendly and timely manner, so we can
- let the next show in.
- Febreeze audience chairs lightly (cloth only)
- After the last show, must take all trash behind building to dumpster. (box can assist)
- Must be sober and wearing clean appropriate clothing.
- You may watch the show. Priority for seats, must be for audience first.
- You may Not work as a T.A. if you are playing in the show.
- Lights & Sound
- Experience with Lights and Sound Equipment and Improv training required, we can train you.
- Clean area in and around Lights & Sound booth.
- Turn on and check all equipment
- Play appropriate music before and after show
- Run lights and sound for the show
- Set up and take down of all sound equipment necessary for the show
- Set up and run video/photo/recording equipment
Additional Volunteer Tasks on Show Nights
The following are additional tasks that help keep the theater clean and pleasant for our guests and staff. If there is extra time or additional volunteers these are tasks to be done.
- Outside Greeter
- Standing in front of the theater greeting people as they walk by and telling them about the great shows we have that night.
- Window cleaning of large front windows
- Dusting of lobby area and theater
- Dusting of bathrooms
- Inventory of cleaning supplies
- Inventory of Concessions
Monthly Clean up
A deep cleaning of the theater once a month at a date and time determined by the volunteer coordinators.
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
If you have another special skill or task and would like to volunteer that instead, let us know!
Email Seth White at seth@springfieldimprov.com with information on how you would like to
help out.
