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Volunteer

Interested in being a volunteer for the Bristol Ballet? We offer opportunities for everyone! Contact Moira Frazier Ostrander (mfrazier@bristolballet.org ​) to learn more about our great opportunities.

Productions

• Sewing: Hooks & Eyes; Ironing costumes; Alterations – whatever your comfort level is
• Prop making/refurbishing
• Set/Scenery Construction & Refurbishing
• Load in (from studio to theatre) of scenery & costumes
• Load out (from theatre to studio) of scenery & costumes
• Dressing room assistance
• Back stage assistance: Prop management; Fog machine operators; move scenery/props
• Help with marketing to schools and public (distribution of flyers)
• Seat children for school performances of The Nutcracker
• Organize and execute refreshments
• Organize & Sell boutique items in the lobby
• Sell ads for programs

Studio/Classes

• Keep lobby clean: pick up trash and lost/found
• Keep reading materials current
• Manage posting of items on bulletin board
• Plan parties for holidays and end of year

Building Maintenance

• Light Bulbs: Keep light bulbs changed in studio, lobby, sewing room, bathrooms, hallways, & offices
• Clean mirrors monthly
• Take recyclables to recycle center monthly
• Clean doors weekly
• Keep bathrooms stocked with paper products

Board VolunteersServe on a Committee of the Board of Directors (these volunteer committee members will attend committee meetings but don’t need to attend board meetings and will not be voting members of the board.)
Committees are:

• Finance (help with annual budgets & grants)
• Fund Development (including fund raising events)
• Publicity & Marketing (Graphic Design, printing, distribution of materials, social media)
• House (Load ins, Refreshments)
• Education Outreach (Look for & organize short appearances in the community)
• Strategic Planning (developing & updating a continual 3 year plan)
• Governance (Nominations & Bylaws)

Community EventsLead Ballet Balance game, distribute materials about Bristol Ballet, & talk to community residents about Bristol Ballet at community events including:

• BMS April Race (sell souvenirs) – April 14th & 15th
• Bristol Rhythm & Roots: Children’s Day & other set festival times

Special Projects

• Lay Marley flooring in studios (for better grip & cushion)
• Digitize archived materials
• Locate alumni from a newly developed list

Miscellaneous

• Stuff & Stamp envelopes for large mailings
• Assist with display windows
• Keep mailing list updated