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Recital Volunteer Sign-Up

A lot of work goes into making a recital run smoothly and effortlessly. The more volunteers we have, the better experience for all involved. A greater number of volunteers will allow parents the opportunity to see their child perform without having to purchase a ticket for the show they are volunteering for whether it be watching from backstage or running into the auditorium to take a seat in one of the volunteer reserved seats and then getting right back to their volunteer position. Here is a breakdown of the different volunteer positions. 

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Thank you in advance for volunteering! Together, we can make this an incredible recital and experience for all.  All volunteers will be entered into a drawing to win a free month of tuition next year! Please be sure to sign in and register at the volunteer table at the recital to complete a raffle ticket!

Dressing Room Monitors (3 per show)

Ideal for parents whose children are in fewer dances.

Arrival Time:

  • 11:00 AM Show: Arrive by 10:00 AM

  • 4:30 PM Show: Arrive by 4:00 PM

Duties:

  • Check in at the volunteer station for a lanyard and emergency contact info.

  • Maintain order and calm in dressing rooms—no rough play.

  • Allow only water and dry snacks (no staining food/drinks).

  • Dancers must remain in the dressing room unless called backstage.

  • No wandering into hallways or audience—must be locatable for lineup.

  • Children under 9 must be escorted to the restroom by a volunteer or responsible teen.

  • Assist with hair, makeup, and costume needs.

  • In case of a fire alarm, calmly escort dancers to the football field via nearest exit, bringing the check-in list. Monitors are the last out and must close the door.

  • One monitor must remain in the room at all times. Only leave briefly to watch your own child perform—coordinate coverage with another monitor or a floater.

  • Tidy the room and dispose of trash at the end of your shift.
     

Important:
This is a critical role for dancer safety. Please volunteer for only one show to allow others time to enjoy the performance.

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Ushers (2 per show)

Must be comfortable standing and enforcing rules with kindness.

Arrival Time:

  • 11:00 AM Show: Arrive by 10:00 AM

  • 4:30 PM Show: Arrive by 4:00 PM

Duties:

  • Check in and receive your lanyard.

  • Greet and guide guests to seats.

  • Verify all guests have wristbands.

  • Ensure guests are seated promptly.

  • During the performance, only allow entry to the seating area only between dances.

  • No photography or video during the show—enforce this rule and alert staff if needed.

  • In an emergency, calmly guide guests to exits and assure them dancers are being escorted safely by staff to the football field

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Program Distribution / Wristband Check (2 per show)

Arrival Time:

  • 11:00 AM Show: Arrive by 10:00 AM

  • 4:30 PM Show: Arrive by 4:00 PM

Duties:

  • Check in and receive lanyard.

  • Greet guests, verify wristbands, and hand out programs or QR code cards.

  • Monitor entrance until 10–15 minutes after show starts, then sit in a designated volunteer seat.

  • After intermission, return to entrance for 10 minutes to check wristbands.

  • May be asked to assist sound/lighting booth with errands.

  • In emergencies, guide guests out calmly and update them on dancer safety procedures.

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50/50 Raffle Ticket Sales (2 per show)

Must be outgoing and comfortable addressing a crowd.

Pre-Show Sales:

  • Arrive 45 minutes before showtime

  • Check in for lanyard, raffle tickets, and money belt

  • 1 volunteer sells in auditorium, 1 in foyer

  • Return materials to Bill Cacciapouti at check-in before taking a seat

  • Note: No reserved seating—must purchase a ticket to watch the show
     

Intermission Sales:

  • Check in at the start of intermission for materials

  • 1 volunteer sells in auditorium, 1 in foyer

  • Return materials to Bill Cacciapouti before taking a seat

Note: No reserved seating—must purchase a ticket to watch the show​

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Set-Up Crew (Wednesday before Dress Rehearsal)

Time: 11:00am
Volunteers Needed: 5 (must be able to lift heavy items)

Duties:

  • Unload props

  • Roll out flooring

  • Set up dressing rooms

  • Hang directional signs

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Clean-Up Crew (After Final Show)

Time: Directly following 4:30pm show

Volunteers Needed: 5 (must be able to lift heavy items)

Duties:

  • Collect trash

  • Roll up dance floor

  • Assist with packing and loading props into trailer

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