Contributing Citizens - Meeting People
Volunteer options: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Unique and Exciting Facilities
For more information call 503-274-6552
Or e-mail Margie Humphreys, Volunteer Coordinator.

Click here to download the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.

Applications can be sent to Margie Humphreys, PCPA, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97205-2913.

Become a Star on Broadway
Portland Center for the Performing Arts seeks volunteer ushers

Portland Center for the Performing Arts will hold an Usher Volunteer Training Meeting in Winningstad Theatre (Inside the Antoinette Hatfield Hall) on August 21, 25 and September 3, 2008. Flexible hours available; volunteers with daytime and nighttime/weekend availability are needed. If you enjoy the theater, meeting people and working in some of Portland’s most beautiful landmark buildings, then this is the opportunity for you! There are multiple training days to choose from: August 21, August 25 or September 3 at 6:00 p.m. Portland Center for the Performing Arts is always looking for volunteers and are in need of individuals to staff our gift shop/information booth, answer phones and conduct tours.

If you are interested in becoming a star volunteer or would like more information, please contact Margie Humphreys at 503.274.6552 or margie@pcpa.com.

PCPA Usher Volunteer Informational Meeting
August 21, August 25, and September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Dolores Winningstad Theatre (inside the Antoinette Hatfield Hall)
1111 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205


Become an Ambassador for Portland as a Volunteer

Volunteers are an integral part of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) and the Oregon Convention Center (OCC). Each year over 700 volunteers provide valuable services for visitors to Portland and to these facilities; as gift shop and information aides, tour guides, ushers and greeters, and office assistants. Volunteers are needed for day, evenings, and weekend positions and are asked to work two shifts per month. Volunteers receive thorough training for their jobs. This is followed by on-going educational, social, and recognition activities.

Volunteer Benefits include:
• Monthly Newsletter
• Complimentary Parking
• Gift Shop Discount
• Recognition Night
• Update Meetings
• Training and Special Events
• Community Pride

TOUR GUIDES
Providing tours is an important public relations tool for the PCPA. Long time residents, as well as out-of-town visitors, enjoy seeing the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, the Newmark and Winningstad Theatres; and learning about the history, art, architecture, and interesting trivia of the theatres.

PCPA open tours are held every Wednesday and Saturday. Special pre-arranged tours, for 3rd graders through adults may be scheduled on other days. The PCPA also participates in "First Thursday Gallery Walk" by providing tours the first Thursday of every month. Each tour lasts approximately one hour.

USHER/GREETER
Volunteer ushers help reduce labor costs to the Newmark and Winningstad Theatre tenants by providing volunteer usher services. Volunteer greeters help enhance our customer service to the patrons at the Keller Auditorium and the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Ushers who work in both the Winningstad and Newmark theatres, perform many functions including ticket taking, handing out programs, showing patrons to their seats, and seating "latecomers". They are often able to see performances at which they work.

Greeters (experienced PCPA ushers) have the opportunity to work performances in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and the Keller Auditorium. Greeters hand out programs, answer directional questions and generally assist in providing an enjoyable experience for patrons.

OFFICE ASSISTANT
Office Assistants provide back up reception for the PCPA receptionist during breaks and at lunch. In addition, they provide clerical support for PCPA staff. Duties vary daily and give each volunteer an inside look at


Come be part of the fun -- Be a volunteer!!
For more information call the PCPA at 274-6552.
Or e-mail Margie Humphreys, Volunteer Coordinator.