Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Sacred Heart Music Center! Sacred Heart would not be able to provide such an extensive selection of musical and artistic performances without the ongoing support of our community members. Our volunteers are essential in sustaining our facility and programming.
We know your time in valuable, and want to ensure your experience as a volunteer at Sacred Heart is a both meaningful and enjoyable. Below you will find some basic information about our volunteering opportunities, and what the duties involve. We encourage you to take a few minutes to review and consider the “best fit” for your personal interests and skill set. To get started please download the sacred-heart-volunteer-application and submit it to Sacred Heart, or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Hanchett by email at volunteering@sacredheartmusic.org.
Sacred Heart Music Center Volunteer Opportunities
CONCERT PERFORMANCES
General Description – Volunteers arrive at least one (1) hour prior to the performance and stay through the end (usually about 3 ½ hours). The general procedure is that all volunteers clean up together, which usually takes 10 – 15 minutes. Volunteers assist with one or any of the following:
- Greeter: Assists with greeting guests, handing out programs and seating
- Tickets: Assists with selling, taking and tracking
- Concessions: Assists with setting up concession stand, selling food & beverages, handling money and clean up.
- Set–up: Assists with moving chairs, lighting candles and/or provide support with equipment, directions, gear and food for performers as needed.
- Lead Volunteer: Point of contact for the event. Manage volunteers and direct assignments for the performance.
GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANCE
- Mailings: Assist with mass mailings (average once per month)
- Tabulate Questionnaires: Enter data into computer: 2-3 hours per month-could be done from home
- Web Page Maintenance/updates: If you have experience let us know!
BASIC VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
- Advertising Distribution: Distribute and hang up brochures and program announcements (list of places will be provided)
- Concession Supplies: Purchase refreshments and bring to SHMC. (usually done the day of the performance)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
- Outdoor light maintenance: Includes weekly lawn care from May through October
- Seasonal Care: Shovel, clear and salt walkways the day of the event (about an hour prior to the event)
- Inside light maintenance: Includes light housekeeping (empty garbage, straighten up areas, etc.) weekly or in coordination of events.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
General Description: Special projects such as painting walls or the ceiling are initiated throughout the year. A group of people is usually needed to perform such tasks. If you or a group (i.e. a church, community-based organization, etc.) would be interested in donating time for a worthy cause or wanting a community service project, this would and could help to fulfill our needs.