Volunteer
Give the Gift of Time
Geva Theatre is supported by the Rochester community in many ways, be it ticket sales, individual giving or partnerships with local businesses.
We are also proud to enjoy the efforts of over 500 volunteers, who donate their time and energy to each performance throughout our season. These volunteers range in age, ability, availability, and backgrounds, which makes for a wonderful mix of talent and enthusiasm for every assignment
they undertake.
Becoming a Volunteer
Geva Theatre Volunteers are asked to help with several responsibilities while at the Theatre, including:
- Preparing the Theatre before performances
- Ticket-taking and helping patrons in the lobby
- Guiding patrons to their seats
- Helping in our coat room and gift shop
- Light cleaning of the Theatre after performances
- Assisting our staff during busy periods
A more detailed explanation of the guidelines and responsibilities can be found in our Volunteer Manual, which is required reading for anyone interested in applying.
Once you have read the Volunteer Manual. you can then fill out our Volunteer Application. It will guide you through some of the information that our House Management team will need to determine your best fit as a Geva Theatre Volunteer.
Upon receiving your application, our House Managers will compare your availability with our specific needs throughout the season. Spaces for Volunteers are limited. and you may be asked to be placed on our Volunteer Wait List, which is explained below. Otherwise, we will begin the process of welcoming you to our Volunteer family.
A number of our Volunteers are couples, enjoying a night of giving as much as they enjoy supporting local theatre together. If your goal is to volunteer together, please make sure to let us know during your application process.
Lastly. due to the nature of today’s communications, our Volunteers are required to have access to e-mail and the Internet. See the Online Tools section of this page for more information.
Volunteer Training
As mentioned previously. Geva Theatre Volunteers are asked to perform a variety of responsibilities during each performance. A brief explanation of these can be found in our Volunteer Manual.
Likewise. our House Management team is always on hand to answer questions. provide clarification, or even help
when they are able. Our goal is not only to create a wonderful place for our patrons to visit but also for our Volunteers to gift their time.
Online Tools
Geva Theatre utilizes a number of online tools to help our Volunteers.
- Coverage Charts to easily detect which performances having momentary openings, should a Volunteer need to change their assignment date
- E-mail reminders of pending assignments, events, or other newsletters
- Online sign-up forms for special events or other one-time volunteer assignments
- Special forms for renewing Volunteer commitments from one season to the next
Phone and Postal Mailings
Waiting List
Geva Theatre utilizes a number of online tools to help our Volunteers.
- 16 Volunteers for Wilson Stage performances
- 6 Volunteers for Fielding Stage performances
- Should an existing Geva Theatre Volunteer decide to retire, move to another performance series, etc., we will contact the first Volunteer Applicant to see if they are still interested in filling the now-empty position on a permanent basis.
- Should an existing Geva Theatre Volunteer call out for a single performance, due to illness, family issues, or otherwise, we will do our best to contact those Volunteer Applicants available to see if they can help on a one-time basis.
