Adults & teens needed year-round, mornings/afternoons/evenings.
Call 888-0123 for more information.
Douglas Morrisson Theatre volunteers provide the theatre with thousands
of hours of labor each year and are involved in all aspects of the theatre's
operations. Without volunteers the theatre could not operate. Volunteers range
in age from 15 to over 70 years and older. Volunteers under the age of 18 do
require parental consent to work at the theatre. Some of the jobs available
to volunteers require special skills and/or training. We do our best to train
interested volunteers to perform these jobs.
Costumes: Volunteers in the Costume Shop work as seamstresses.
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years of age and have knowledge of
basic clothing construction. Volunteer hours can be arranged with Costume
personnel at 881-6760.
Lighting: Volunteers
in the Lighting Department hang the lighting plot, patch, focus, and load
the program into our computerized lightboard. Volunteer hours can be arranged
with the Master Electrician or Technical Director at 881-6706.
Performance Crews: Volunteers
for the Performance Crews must be available To work the performances (Thurs/Fri/Sat
8pm, Sun 2pm). Job sharing can be arranged with other trained volunteers.
The Prop Crew shifts props, prepares and cleans up stage food, and assists
the Scenery Crew as needed. The Scenery Crew shifts the large scenic pieces
and furniture. The Booth Crew consists of the Lightboard Operator, Followspot
Operators, and Sound Operator. Volunteer hours can be arranged with the Technical
Director at 881-6706. Eight Ushers are needed for each performance. Ushers
must be 16 years of age or older. Usher scheduling is handled by the Box Office
staff at 881-6777.
Production Office: Volunteers
in the Production Office prepare mailings, collate and staple programs, and
perform other basic office duties. Audition and Rehearsal Assistants are
also
needed. Volunteer hours can be arranged with the Box Office Manager at 881-6777
or the Producer at 881-6733.
Scenery: There are many jobs
available in the Scene Shop requiring varying levels of skill. Shop personnel
will assign jobs that fit your skills and interests. Volunteers must be
18
years of age or older to operate power equipment. Under age volunteers can
help with basic carpentry and painting. Volunteer hours can be arranged
with
the Technical Director at 881-6706.
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PhotoCentral needs your expertise to continue its
tradition of unique, local photographic resources. Call (510) 881-6721 today
to become a fun-loving, hard working, kind and caring PhotoCentral volunteer!
If you can dedicate 2-4 hours per week, we currently need a volunteer coordinator.
Opportunities also exist in publicity and exhibition organization. Call Kate
or Geir to help out!
Sulphur Creek Nature Center is a delightful place to spend
time and the experience can be even more rewarding if you become a wildlife
volunteer! Right now, baby birds are falling out of trees, being snagged by
cats and dogs, losing their moms, and suffering from all other sorts of maladies.
We need help to raise and release these animals so they can live back in the
wild. If you have some time to give, contact us at (510) 881-6747 or sulphurcreek@haywardrec.org for up-to-date information on how you can get involved.
Wildlife Camp Volunteers
Applications for volunteer summer wildlife camp counselors are accepted each
spring. Students must be entering grades 9, 10 or 11 in September. Applications
are available at the District Office, 1099 E Street, Hayward.
Click here for volunteer application forms.
volunteerhayward@haywardrec.org
Join other volunteers for this award-winning multi-governmental
and community collaboration that focuses on providing free enrichment activities
to children after-school and during vacations. In 1996, this program was developed
to help youth deal with the challenges they face in order to become successful
in school and life.
Volunteers do everything from teaching Spanish, tutoring
and helping with homework, organizing talent shows, soliciting donations,
chaperoning field trips, becoming a pen pal, teaching art classes, motivating
and encouraging kids, and playing endless board games or basketball. YEP volunteers
have won many awards for their outstanding contributions.
Volunteers work at Longwood Elementary, Ruus Elementary,
and Cesar Chavez Middle School. Call (510) 888-0102 or 317-2302 to help out
with YEP!
Volunteer
opportunities abound at the two Senior Centers located
in Hayward and Castro Valley. Volunteers help with special events, social
services, tax assistance, luncheons, classes and bingo. There are many opportunities
to choose from. Call (510)881-6768 to get involved at your local Senior Center.
Rest Home Volunteers - Share Your Love of Animals
There are many wonderful benefits to volunteering. HARD has two outstanding Senior Centers where volunteer opportunities abound. Volunteers help with special events, social services, tax assistance, luncheons, classes, bingo, driving van excursions and reception work. There are many opportunities to choose from.
The Hayward Senior Center is located at 22325 North Third Street in Hayward. The Kenneth Aitken Senior and Community Center is located at 17800 Redwood Road in Castro Valley.
Call (510) 881-6768 to get involved at your local Senior Center or email us at hardsenior@haywardrec.org
