Volunteer
The Schaap Ambassador Corps Program provides an opportunity for people in the community to be part of an outstanding hospitality experience. In this role, you will serve as ambassadors of hospitality, excellence, and artistic access. Whether greeting patrons at the door, assisting with seating, supporting special events, or leading tours, volunteers represent the heart of our commitment to service and community partnershi
Program Purpose
Enhance the patron experience at every performance and event
Support front-of-house-operations with professionalism
Promote accessibility and inclusivity for all guests
Strengthen community engagement with the arts
Share the story and vision of the Schaap Center
WAYS TO SERVE
Areas of Service
Ushers
The first and last impression every guest carries home.
- Welcome patrons & hand out programs
- Assist with seating
- Support safe and orderly audience flow
Hospitality & Greeters
The warm, knowing presence that makes a building feel like a welcome.
- Provide wayfinding assistance
- Answer general questions about the facility and programming
- Coat check support
Docents
Storytellers who connect visitors to the art, the building, and the vision.
- Lead tours of the facility
- Share the history, vision, and architectural features of the center
- Interpret exhibits and gallery displays
Note: Volunteers do not replace staff positions. They provide essential, complementary support that allows our team to maintain the highest standards of hospitality and safety.
WHAT WE ASK
Our Volunteer Commitment
- Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and discretion at all times.
- Adhere to dress code and conduct standards.
- Participate in required orientation and training sessions.
- Follow established safety and emergency procedures.
- Uphold The Schaap Center's commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and respect.
- Volunteer for a minimum of five events per season.
To ensure the safety of our volunteers, patrons, and staff, individuals must be 16 years of age to volunteer with the Schaap Center for the Performing Arts. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian complete any required consent forms before participating.
Certain volunteer assignments may have additional age requirements based on position responsibilities, event schedules, or applicable policies. The Schaap Center reserves the right to determine volunteer eligibility and placement based on organizational needs.
WHO WE ARE
Program Impact
Volunteers at the Schaap Center are more than helpers; they are ambassadors of the arts. Their dedication supports artists, enriches audience expierences, and strengthens the cultural life of the community.
Volunteering with the Schaap Center has been a great opportunity for connecting back with the community through shared experiences, networking, and the art of theater.
Note: Scheduling is managed through advance sign-up. Punctuality is essential to ensure a seamless patron experience.
BEFORE THE SHOW
Find Your Seat for the Season
Our Inaugurial Season is underway; an evening of music, theater, and dance is always close at hand. Browse what's on stage and reserve your seats.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Everything for an Easy Evening
Parking, concessions, accessibility, and when to arrive; the details that let you settle in before the lights go down. A little planning makes for an unhurried night out.
AFTER THE CURTAIN
Keep the Stage Lit
The Schaap Center is a nonprofit, and every performance is made possible by people who believe in it. Your gift helps keep the curtain rising for seasons to come.