2008/2009 Ballet Volunteer Opportunities

This season Ballet San Jose has volunteer opportunities in the following positions:

School Matinee Visiting Docents

September 15th through December 12th 2008

Times vary

We expect between 150 and 200 schools to sign up for our free matinee program for schools. Our goal is to send a Docent to visit each school to prepare the students for the theater performance they will enjoy. For many of these students live theater is a totally new experience, and the Docent visit makes an amazing difference in how they appreciate the show. Docent visits take 20-30 minutes, and are scheduled directly between you and the teacher. Training and materials are provided.

Outside staff at the CPA for student matinees

December 16, 17 and 18th, 2008

9:00 AM to 12:15 PM

We will have 2 performances each day for school groups at 10:00 and 12:00 PM. Staff will assist teachers with check in and maintain order as the children wait to enter the theater.

Nutcracker Experience - Characters and Wranglers

December 1^st through the 28th, 2008
Various dates and times

Dress up as The Nutcracker, The Mouse King or Maria and delight children of all ages. Wear the “Pocket Lady” Dress, and pass out toys to adoring children. Or help out by being a “Wrangler”, a helper who keeps an eye out for the costumed characters and who volunteers to take pictures with people’s cameras so the whole family can be in the frame.

Positions will be before every performance of The Nutcracker and at local San Jose events and parades during the holiday season. Volunteers wishing to be characters must come to the ballet office for a costume fitting prior to the event.

Clerical and Office help

Various dates and times

The ballet is always grateful to have supportive volunteers to help with mailings and other clerical duties.