CV Center for the Arts Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers Natalie Ingram and Queenie Young greet theater-goers at the CFA.

"Ten shows at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts in April and 23 in May, we are slammed at the end of the school calendar!" exclaimed the new Volunteer Coordinator, Jean Marie French. "Because of Covid, many of our experienced volunteers have not come back and we are looking for new help."

Most shows need seven volunteers to cover the Box Office and ushers. Each month volunteers receive a list of events they choose the ones that work for them. Some volunteers work once a month and others every week. They arrive about an hour before the show and stay at least through intermission. Volunteers can watch the show for free, although they are still "on duty."

Volunteering is always a good deed, but it has many other benefits. Volunteer Natalie Ingram, comments, "I enjoy the interaction with people."
Volunteer Queenie Young says, "I like supporting the theater and have made many new friends. I love seeing live theater."

Castro Valley Theater Coordinator Sean Cooper calls the volunteers "the face of the Center for the Arts. We could not open our doors without our wonderful volunteers."

Anyone who is looking for a volunteer opportunity should call the Box Office at 510-889-8961. Please leave your name, phone number and email. Jean Marie will contact you.