If you love theatre, want to meet new people, need volunteer hours or wish to graciously give back to your community, we invite you to join us!
When you volunteer at the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, you become part of our family; an incredible group of dedicated individuals who bring our annual festival to life! Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our festival, and will be so happy to have you join us this year!
VOLUNTEER
REQUIREMENTS
Freewill is dedicated to making Shakespeare and our festival accessible to everyone. We welcome everyone to join us in the parking lot, and we encourage humans of all backgrounds, abilities, and strengths to apply to be a volunteer. Each volunteer team has its own set of qualifications, but we have some basic requirements that apply to all Freewill volunteers.
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST
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Be 14 years of age or older at the start of the festival;
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Serve a minimum of 4 shifts (10+ hours) during the festival;
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Agree to and abide by our Volunteer Code of Conduct; and
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Attend an orientation session in early August.
You only need to attend one volunteer orientation (either August 5, or August 6) not both. Orientation does not count towards the 3 shift minimum. Location: Cristal Palace Spiegeltent @ Expo Grounds.
VOLUNTEER
ORIENTATION
VOLUNTEER
BENEFITS
When you volunteer with Freewill, you will join a team of passionate theatre enthusiasts and arts supporters. In addition to meeting new people and connecting with the arts community, here are a few of the perks we offer to festival volunteers:
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Water and snacks on the days of your shifts;
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Discounts on festival tickets, concessions and merch;
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A free volunteer t-shirt;
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Invitations to exclusive volunteer events and parties;
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Name recognition around the Spiegel garden; and
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Prize draws and other surprises!
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
BOX OFFICE
1 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
You will provide information to patrons regarding ticket prices and types, operate a POS system to process ticket sales, and maintain accuracy in financial transactions. Must be comfortable answering questions, handling cash, credit and debit.
CONCESSION CASHIER
2 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
You will interact with patrons, operate a POS system to process concession sales, and maintain accuracy in financial transactions. Must be comfortable handling cash. This year we will be accepting debit and credit at concession.
CONCESSION RUNNER
2 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
You are a friendly, welcoming and reliable individual who will assist with a wide variety of tasks. Help the cashiers in the concession tent with handing out purchases, stocking coolers and making popcorn. Required to wear masks while handling food. An ideal position for volunteers under 18.
FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR
4 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
You are an outgoing and customer service oriented individual who could wear many different hats! Your smiling face will be the first to meet, greet and welcome guests to the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, provide directions and answer questions. Become a festival expert who provides guests with answers to all of their questions and quandaries. You will be knowledgeable about the festival, its events & schedules, the location of washrooms, First Aid and more. You will also work with the staff members on site to monitor the festival area.
MERCHANDISE CASHIER
2 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
You will interact with patrons, operate a POS system to process merchandise sales, and maintain accuracy in financial transactions. Must be comfortable handling cash and credit/debit.
USHER
2 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
You are a friendly, welcoming and reliable individual who will assist with a wide variety of tasks. Ushers will be stationed in the Spiegeltent and hand out programs, assist patrons with finding a seat, and answer questions about the festival. Ushers stay till the end of the performances.
50/50
2 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
Promote our 50-50 raffle by interacting with guests and assisting with ticket purchases. Proceeds from 50-50 sales help support festival operations so we can continue to bring the Freewill Shakespeare Festival to Edmonton. Must be comfortable handling cash, approaching people and selling tickets. Must be 18 years of age or older.
TICKET TAKER
2 VOLUNTEERS PER PERFORMANCE
You are a friendly and welcoming individual who will scan our patron's tickets as they enter the Spiegeltent.
