WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The Grand Opera House. We proudly offer two distinct volunteer programs:

VOLUNTEER SHOW CORPS

The Grand Show Corps currently has over 200 volunteers, and we continue to grow thanks to people like you!

The Grand Opera House is a multi-level theater that presents world-renowned artists and a wide variety of entertainment. The baby grand is home of live at the baby grand as well as various community groups. The Playhouse on Rodney Square is home of Delaware's Broadway Experience.

The majority of our shows are scheduled in the evenings with some weekend afternoons. We also have occasional student performances during weekday mornings and afternoons.

Each member of the Show Corps is assigned to a squad and each squad is assigned to a show. Squad responsibilities include ticket-taking, ushering, coat-check, bartending, and patron safety. On average, each squad is scheduled three to five times a month. Those who are unable to volunteer during the weekdays due to full-time employment will not be asked to do so. Every volunteer is required to work all 3 theaters based on assignment.

Please fill out the Show Corps Application and return it to The Grand Opera House. You will be contacted as soon as a date has been determined for the next orientation. In the meantime, please call the Show Corps office at 302-658-7897 ext. 3607 if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you!

You may be aware that The Grand does much more than create great performances in two beautiful, historic theater settings. It also provides community education programs such as the Stages of Discovery school matinee series, the Summer Children’s Theater, and the Arts Academy at The Grand that introduce live performance to over 35,000 children and families – the next generation of Grand patrons. It also partners with many community organizations to stage more than 400 events annually.

GRAND MARSHALS

The Grand Opera House is currently creating new jobs for individual volunteers to provide administrative and staff support. Whether you’re an outgoing personality comfortable talking to large groups, or a quiet individual who just wants to pitch in and help… We will find the right match for you and your schedule. Opportunities include:

• Leading tours that inform the public of The Grand’s historical, technical, and cultural splendor
• Acting as a host/hostess for the Arts Academy at The Grand
• Serving as receptionist in The Grand’s administrative office
• Welcoming and directing visitors upon their arrival at The Grand
• Assisting The Grand’s staff at special events
• Completing simple office tasks, such as filing, mailings, data entry

Please complete this application form and return it to The Grand. You will be contacted to schedule an interview and determine the right fit for you. For more information, please call Pamelyn Manocchio at 302-658-7897 ext. 3300. Thank you for helping The Grand!