GPAC & The Grove Volunteer Training

Last date was Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm (CT)

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Interested in joining the GPAC Volunteer Program? The first step is attending annual training to learn what we do as volunteers! Our responsibilities range from greeting and ticket taking to ushering and assisting with receptions, and much more. Sounds simple, but we could not be successful without our hard-working volunteers!

*Please note that if you are already part of the program and have RSVP'd for a training date, do not register for training here.

FOR ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS:
Sign up for just ONE (1) session to be eligible for participation in the 2022-2023 Season. In the registration process, please fill out the City of Germantown Volunteer Application and sign and date the last pages of the Volunteer Policy and Child Protection Policy. You may upload your documents or bring them with you to training.
Related experience is preferred but not required.
Enter through the main doors of the GPAC building. Arrive with enough time to park and pick up additional paperwork and Volunteer Handbook. We will meet in the Duncan Williams Performance Hall and start on time. We will end the session with a quick tour of the building.

Volunteer Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Must be 16 years or older.

  • Must be physically capable of performing all volunteer tasks.

  • Able to stand for at least 90 minutes.

  • Able to bend and lift at least 10 lbs.

  • Able to read small print in low light.

  • Able to hear, understand, and follow verbal or written directions.

  • Able to easily walk up and down stairs without assistance.

  • Able to be alert and think quickly in an emergency.

For a Volunteer to Remain in Good Standing, You Must:

  • Attend annual training.

  • Abide by the rules and guidelines in the Front of House Handbook and of the City of Germantown.

Traits of a Good Volunteer

  • Have a friendly, helpful demeanor. Be proactive!

  • Dress appropriately and in a manner that reflects the high standards of GPAC.

  • Be willing to answer the same question repeatedly.

  • Have the ability to interact with a multitude of personalities. Be patient and understanding. Listen to concerns.

  • Remain calm in stressful situations.

  • Be enthusiastic about GPAC, the Grove, our sponsors, and the shows!

  • Be willing to perform various tasks as assigned by the house manager.

  • Be dependable and on time. Attend the pre-show meeting and be able to work the duration of your assigned shift, including up to 20 minutes after the performances end.

  • Understand we are all here to help our patrons enjoy their experience and support GPAC. It is an added bonus to be able to watch a performance.

Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Opens Jul 9, 2022 10:00am
Requirement Details
Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:
  1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.

  2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.
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