Caramoor

Volunteer

Volunteers play a key role at Caramoor.

Do you love music, art, and the outdoors? Caramoor has volunteer opportunities for our upcoming Fall and Spring seasons! Our volunteers support our mission by assisting in delivering arts and education to thousands of patrons and students each year.

Please contact giancarlo@caramoor.org to arrange for an interview.

Fall & Spring Volunteer Job Descriptions & Responsibilities

Audience Greeters/Engagers

Audience Greeters are stationed at visitor entrance points 1 to 2 hours before events begin, where people may need assistance in wayfinding and ticket check-in. Audience Greeters/Engagers will have a 1 to 2 hour time commitment.

  • Often, Audience Greeters are the first faces visitors will associate with Caramoor.
  • They are responsible for the visible role of welcoming visitors and answering general questions about Caramoor and the day’s activities.
  • Greeters will be trained to scan tickets for venue entry if assigned as ticket check-in.
  • Engagers also play an important role in verbalizing our Concessions policies and reporting any concerns such as but not limited to suspicious behavior or medical emergencies to staff.

Ushers

Ushers will be scheduled for concerts with assigned seating as well as some general admission events. Ushers will be expected to arrive 1 hour before each event, and will have a 1 hour time commitment.

  • Ushers are stationed inside the venue and assist audiences to their assigned seats.
  • Be able to distribute concert programs.
  • Must be quick on your feet and able to stand and walk for the duration of our seating time (30 – 45 minutes)
  • Consult the house manager on duty for any seating questions or issues.
  • Ushers also play an important role in verbalizing our Concessions policies and reporting any concerns such as but not limited to suspicious behavior or medical emergencies to staff. 

Volunteer Expectations

All Volunteers at Caramoor are expected to…

  • Regularly update paperwork and have a background check facilitated by Caramoor.
  • Arrive on time for the scheduled assignment.
  • Communicate personal delays or cancellations via email. 
  • Be warm and friendly.
  • Adhere to dress code guidelines 
  • Treat all visitors, staff, historic areas, and grounds with respect and consideration even when you come to Caramoor as a visitor.