Become a Carolina Theatre Volunteer

For more information about becoming a Carolina Theatre volunteer call:
Carolina Theatre Volunteer Coordinator
(919) 560-3040 ext. 256
Sign up now!

Volunteer Party at the Durham Bulls Game

Volunteers enjoyed another fun event with an evening out to watch the Durham Bulls.

CAROLINA THEATRE VOLUNTEERS HONORED BY THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF DURHAM

Five Carolina Theatre volunteers were honored at the Key Volunteer Recognition Ceremony with a luncheon at the Marriott Hotel on April 23, 2006. Each received a certificate and a listing in the program booklet.

They are: Geoffrey Weiss, Joseph George, Rock Pereira, Juanita Belton and Ann Evangelisto. All of these volunteers provided outstanding service to the theatre during the past year, and we thank them for their tremendous enthusiasm, great energy and contribution of time and effort to The Carolina Theatre.

Top 10 Reasons To Be A Carolina Theatre Volunteer:

10. Be a part of the revitalization of Downtown Durham
9. Annual volunteer party and awards
8. Variety of volunteer opportunities
7. Meet and mingle with artists, staff and audiences
6. Complimentary cinema passes
5. Create your own schedule
4. Free admission to events when ushering or taking tickets
3. Give back to the community
2. Expand your circle of friends
1. Free popcorn and soft drinks while volunteering

The Carolina Needs People Like You To:

Contribute a broad spectrum of talents, interests, backgrounds and cultures
Provide a warm welcome and knowledgeable assistance to patrons
Represent the Carolina as enthusiastic ambassadors within the community
Partner with theatre staff to accomplish more by extending the theatre's limited resources
Enhance the feeling of community at the theatre

How You Can Help

Administrative Assistance

Data entry
Front Desk
Box Office Will-Call
Mailings

Community Outreach

Educational Workshops
Theatre Tours
Research Assistants
Educational Outreach Committee (Advises and supports the school day program)

Film Festivals

Planning Committees
Event Volunteers

Marketing and Development

Poster/Flyer Distribution
Receptions
Artist Merchandising
Carolina Theatre Booth at Festivals and Trade Shows

Ushers and Ticket Takers*

Live Performances (Take tickets, seat patrons and distribute playbills)
School-Time Performances (Seat school groups during daytime school performances)
Films (Take tickets for movies in Fletcher Hall and the Cinemas)

*Ushers must be at least 18 years old and able to negotiate stairs. Ushers must also attend a scheduled usher training session prior to working their first event.

About the Carolina Theatre

The historic Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham was built in 1926 and is the last remaining performance hall of the original 13 once located in Durham. The theatre reopened in 1994 thanks to countless hours of volunteer leadership and assistance.
The Carolina Theatre's ongoing film program , international live events and educational school day programming provide a diverse and quality-driven complement of arts. In programming our events, we focus on providing unique cultural opportunities, not found elsewhere in the Triangle, that are accessible and exciting experiences for everyone. AND WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!