Volunteer Opportunities
Do you love Jazz? Are you looking to give back to your community? Volunteer at The Nash and become a part of the growing Jazz community.
As a volunteer at The Nash, you are critical to the success of each performance and every audience member’s experience. Volunteers act as ambassadors and greet all guests and assist with general questions in our lobby spaces before the show. Once doors open for seating, ushers perform multiple duties such as ticket scanning, ushering patrons to their seats, handing out programs, assisting with taking photos in the lobby, cleaning the theatre after the performance, and other duties as assigned.
Our volunteers:
- Learn and utilize valuable customer service, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Earn merit hours that can be redeemed towards tickets to our performances.
- Can request sign off on volunteer hours for volunteer requirements for clubs, student organizations/societies, scholarship applications etc.
Opportunity is for all ages 18 and up. Under 18 requires signed parental consent form. Under 16 requires an accompanying parent volunteer.
Essential Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (3-5 hours)
- Lift up to 25 pounds.
- Independently navigate aisles and small spaces on a frequent basis.
- Complete tasks requiring repetitive hand movements such as pressing buttons or squeezing.
- Commit to being familiar with our shows and ticket structures.
Perks (partial list):
- Earn “Merit Hours” to exchange for rewards
- Get 5$ off our small plates menu at The Bar for self and one guest
- Chance to Volunteer for major shows and events
- Opportunity to earn an invite to special Jazz education events
Interested in being a volunteer? Click here:
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Open Volunteer Opportunities
There are many fun ways to get in on the act at The Nash! Volunteering at The Nash is the perfect way to enjoy jazz and help promote the music we all love. It’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends with whom you share common interests. See what happens behind the scenes and through your service help make our performances and education events possible.
The Nash has a very special mission and a profound responsibility to ensure the preservation of America’s original art form, jazz, for our community and for generations to come. Volunteers choose to serve The Nash because they have a personal interest in this music and our mission. Everything volunteers do contributes to our success and celebrates the unique value of this art form. The Nash cross-trains volunteers for all assignments for performances, recitals, and venue rentals. Here is the list of open roles:
Admissions & Seating
Greet guests and represent The Nash to patrons as they enter for a show.
Snack Bar & Concessions
Sell snacks, beverages, and merchandise. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older to work at the Snack Bar.
Hospitality
Assist in hosting musicians and VIPs in the house during Special Engagement shows, including in the Green Room.
Off-Site Events
Perform admissions, seating, check-in, and house monitoring duties at occasional off-site shows.
Lead Volunteers
Lead Volunteers supervise other volunteers and may represent The Nash at community organization meetings. They are experienced and knowledgeable with The Nash, are familiar with the detail of each task, and are skilled at working with and supervising other volunteers.
How to Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. At this time, we are not accepting any more applications. Please check back in the future for updates on upcoming opportunities.
