Getting started is easy, just fill out the Volunteer Application and we will notify you of the next volunteer training session. Trainings are generally two hours and are required before participation can begin. As a not-for-profit organization, volunteers are essential to the success of the Mount Baker Theatre. We are always looking for eager members of the community who have an interest in the arts and who want to become a part of the Mount Baker Theatre volunteer STARS program.

A special thanks to our Super STARS who have each put in over 1,000 hours to help support the Mount Baker Theatre!

Bonnie Harrington

Beth Seils

Shirley Walker

Evelyn Wilkinson

Sandra Bogen

Ann & Gary Blanken

Kirk Melhorn

Carol Even

Laurie Kritz

Tom Crosley

For those seeking to volunteer at the Theatre a variety of opportunities are available. Anyone, age 16 or older is welcome to participate in our volunteer program.

Frequent assistance is needed in these areas:

Ushering

• Assist patrons at performance with seating, coat check, ticket taking, and other pre- and post-show duties. (Training Required)

Postering

• Assist staff with poster & flyer distribution

Less frequent assistance is needed in these areas:

Archives Organization

• Inventory, restore, organize, and maintain permanent records, including papers, photos, historic artifacts; develop, maintain, and rotate displays of theatre photos and artifacts

Decorating

• Decorate theatre for holidays and special events

Maintenance

• Assist with general repairs and improvements

Marketing

• Assist marketing staff with activities to promote in-house productions

Membership PR

• Staff membership table in lobby during shows, assist staff to connect with community groups

Museum Renovation

• Assist with renovation of room; build and maintain physical display cases

Outreach

• Represent MBT at events outside theatre (Farmers Market booth, WWU events, etc.)

Photography & Video

• Occasional photography of theatre events

Production Support

• Assist with sets, transportation, and costumes for MBT in-house productions

Reception (Front Desk)

• Answer multi-line phone, greet visitors to office, assist staff with various office projects (requires commitment to work at least 2 hours on the same day each week)

Theatre Tours

• Lead tours of theatre as requested by public or for special events

Writing

• Assist staff with writing and editing stories and articles for publication in Spotlight playbill magazine and newsletters

 

For more information about becoming a Mount Baker Theatre volunteer contact Volunteer Coordinator, Cindi Pree at (360) 733-5793 x309 or email.