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

Already on the Volunteer Crew? We HIGHLY encourage dedicated and returning volunteers to get a skills refresher and to learn some Season 32 insider information.

Required applications and disclosures will be available for completion in person, if not already provided.

Volunteers should be able to: 

• Stand for at least 90 minutes.

• Bend and lift at least 10 lbs.

• Read small print in low light.

• Hear, understand, and follow verbal or written directions.

• Easily walk up and down stairs without assistance.

• 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.